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Cell Structure and Function Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

a)

To provide energy to the cell

b)

To transport molecules across the cell

c)

To control and direct the activities of the cell

d)

To give structure and rigidity to the cell

2.

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the entry and exit of molecules?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell (Plasma) Membrane

d)

Ribosomes

3.

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a)

To give structure and rigidity to the cell

b)

To store nutrients

c)

To conduct photosynthesis

d)

To control the entry and exit of molecules

4.

Which organelle is the site of chemical reactions in the cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplasts

5.

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

a)

To conduct photosynthesis

b)

To store genetic information

c)

To provide structural support

d)

To synthesize proteins

6.

Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell (Plasma) Membrane

d)

DNA

7.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Size of the cell

b)

Presence of a cell wall

c)

Presence of a nucleus

d)

Ability to conduct photosynthesis

8.

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Cell (Plasma) Membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Cytoplasm

9.

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

a)

To conduct photosynthesis

b)

To transport molecules

c)

To store energy

d)

To synthesize proteins

10.

Which part of the plant cell is responsible for storing nutrients and waste products?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cell Wall

11.

What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

a)

To synthesize proteins

b)

To control cell activities

c)

To provide energy through respiration

d)

To conduct photosynthesis

12.

Which structure allows the exchange of materials between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Cell (Plasma) Membrane

c)

Nuclear pores

d)

Mitochondrion

13.

What is the primary function of the cell (plasma) membrane?

a)

To conduct photosynthesis

b)

To control the entry and exit of molecules

c)

To store genetic information

d)

To provide structural support

14.

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

a)

Lack of organelles

b)

Smaller size compared to prokaryotic cells

c)

Presence of a nucleus

d)

Lack of a nucleus

15.

What is the function of DNA in the cell?

a)

To provide energy

b)

To synthesize proteins

c)

To conduct photosynthesis

d)

To store and transmit genetic information