WorksheetsCell Structure and Function Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary function of the nucleus in an animal cell?
To provide energy to the cell
To transport molecules across the cell
To control and direct the activities of the cell
To give structure and rigidity to the cell
Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the entry and exit of molecules?
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell (Plasma) Membrane
Ribosomes
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To give structure and rigidity to the cell
To store nutrients
To conduct photosynthesis
To control the entry and exit of molecules
Which organelle is the site of chemical reactions in the cell?
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Mitochondrion
Chloroplasts
What is the primary function of chloroplasts?
To conduct photosynthesis
To store genetic information
To provide structural support
To synthesize proteins
Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic cells?
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Cell (Plasma) Membrane
DNA
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Size of the cell
Presence of a cell wall
Presence of a nucleus
Ability to conduct photosynthesis
Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?
Vacuole
Cell (Plasma) Membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?
To conduct photosynthesis
To transport molecules
To store energy
To synthesize proteins
Which part of the plant cell is responsible for storing nutrients and waste products?
Nucleus
Vacuole
Chloroplasts
Cell Wall
What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?
To synthesize proteins
To control cell activities
To provide energy through respiration
To conduct photosynthesis
Which structure allows the exchange of materials between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?
Ribosomes
Cell (Plasma) Membrane
Nuclear pores
Mitochondrion
What is the primary function of the cell (plasma) membrane?
To conduct photosynthesis
To control the entry and exit of molecules
To store genetic information
To provide structural support
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Lack of organelles
Smaller size compared to prokaryotic cells
Presence of a nucleus
Lack of a nucleus
What is the function of DNA in the cell?
To provide energy
To synthesize proteins
To conduct photosynthesis
To store and transmit genetic information
