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Cell Structure and Biochemistry review (B.5ABCD)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

Relate the functions of different types of biomolecules to the structure and function of a cell.

a)

Energy source for cells; structural support in plant cell walls (cellulose); cell recognition markers on the cell membrane, attached to proteins and lipids, essential for cell-cell communication.

1.

carbohydrates

b)

Form the cell membrane as a bilayer creating a barrier between the cell interior and the environment; energy storage in the body

2.

lipids

c)

Control what enters and exits the cell; act as channels and pumps to facilitate the movement of molecules across the cell membrane; catalyze chemical reactions as enzymes; and regulate cellular processes.

3.

proteins

d)

Store and transmit genetic information (DNA and RNA)

4.

nucleic acids

2.

Match the biomolecules with its type -

a)

Sugars & starches

1.

carbohydrates

b)

Fats, Oils, Waxes

2.

lipids

c)

Meats, Eggs, Nuts

3.

proteins

d)

DNA and RNA (vegetables)

4.

nucleic acids

3.
Question Image

Relate the functions of different types of biomolecules to the structure and function of the cell membrane.

a)

Carbohydrate cell recognition marker

1.

A

b)

Fatty acid hydrophobic 'tail'

2.

B

c)

Transport protein channel or pump

3.

C

d)

Phosphate-Glycerol hydrophilic 'head'

4.

D

4.

Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Categorize the following

Have a NUCLEUS

Bigger and more complex

Have membrane-bound ORGANELLES

DNA is double-stranded and forms chromosomes

Can be multicellular organisms

Examples include; animals, plants, fungi & protists

Do not have a NUCLEUS

Do not have membrane-bound ORGANELLES

Simple and small

DNA is single-stranded and circular

Examples; Bacteria

All have a CELL WALL

Plants only have a CELL WALL

Have DNA

Have a CELL MEMBRANE

Have RIBOSOMES

Contain all biomolecules: Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids

Can be unicellular

Prokaryotic cell
Eukaryotic cell
Prokaryotes AND Eukaryotes
5.

Compare and contrast animal and plant cells.

Categorize the following

Has small VACUOLES

Has a CELL WALL

Have a NUCLEUS

Have a CELL MEMBRANE

Have RIBOSOMES

Contain all biomolecules: Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids

Have CYTOPLASM

Has a single large VACUOLE

Has CHLOROPLASTS

Has LYSOSOMES

Has ER & Golgi apparatus

Have MITOCHONDRIA

Has CENTRIOLES

Plant cell
Animal cell
animal AND plant cells
6.

Match the cell organelle with its function.

a)

Regulates what enters or exits the cell; maintains homeostasis; protects and supports the cell.

1.

Cell membrane

b)

Controls cell activities; contains genetic material

2.

Nucleus

c)

Synthesizes lipids; transports materials inside the cell

3.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

d)

Synthesizes proteins; transports materials inside the cell

4.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

e)

Changes, packages and ships proteins outside the cell

5.

Golgi Body

7.

Match the cell organelle with its function.

a)

Stores food, water, minerals and waste materials; maintains turgor pressure in plant cells

1.

Vacuole

b)

Gel-like fluid that contains all organelles

2.

Cytoplasm

c)

Provides support and protection for cells.

Plant cells, fungi & bacteria only.

3.

Cell Wall

d)

Make glucose energy. Site of photosynthesis.

Only in plant cells.

4.

Chloroplasts

e)

Synthesize proteins

5.

Ribosomes

8.

Match the cell organelle with its function.

a)

Filled with enzymes, digest cell waste.

Mostly in animal cells.

1.

Lysosomes

b)

Organizes cell division

2.

Centrioles

c)

Make ATP energy from sugars, needed for the cell. Site of cellular respiration.

3.

Mitochondria

9.

Investigate homeostasis through the cellular transport of molecules. 

a)

Molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

1.

Simple DIFFUSION

(passive)

b)

Molecules move through transport proteins from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

2.

Facilitated DIFFUSION

(passive)

c)

Water molecules move through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

3.

OSMOSIS

(passive)

d)

Large molecules are engulfed by the cell membrane and taken IN to the cell forming a vesicle inside the cell.

4.

ENDOCYTOSIS

(active)

e)

Large molecules are in a vesicle in the cell, which fuses with the cell membrane to expel the molecule OUT of the cell.

5.

EXOCYTOSIS

(active)

10.

Investigate homeostasis through the cellular transport of molecules. 

a)

Allowing certain substances to pass through but not others.

1.

SEMI-PERMEABLE

b)

A type of membrane transport that does not require energy to move substances across cell membranes.

2.

PASSIVE TRANSPORT

c)

An (ATP) energy-driven process where membrane proteins transport molecules across cells.

3.

ACTIVE TRANSPORT

d)

A carrier protein that moves sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell using ATP energy.

4.

SODIUM-POTASSIUM PUMP

(active)

11.
Question Image

Label the animal cell

a)

Nucleus

1.

A

b)

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

2.

B

c)

Golgi Apparatus

3.

C

d)

Ribosomes

4.

D

e)

Lysosome

5.

E

12.
Question Image

Label the animal cell

a)

Mitochondria

1.

F

b)

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

2.

G

c)

Cell membrane

3.

H

13.
Question Image

Label the plant cell

a)

Ribosomes

1.

A

b)

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

2.

B

c)

Cell wall

3.

C

d)

Cell membrane

4.

D

e)

Vacuole

5.

E

14.
Question Image

Label the plant cell

a)

Chloroplast

1.

F

b)

Golgi body

2.

G

c)

Nucleus

3.

H

d)

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

4.

I

e)

Mitochondrion

5.

J

15.
Question Image

Label the prokaryotic cell

a)

Flagella

1.

A

b)

DNA

2.

B

c)

Ribosomes

3.

C

d)

Cell wall

4.

D

e)

Cell membrane

5.

E

16.

Which of the following is a theory that explains how organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells originated from free-living prokaryotes?

a)

Endosymbiosis

b)

Osmosis

c)

Hydrolysis

d)

Endocytosis

17.

The experiment pictured describes the process of osmosis. In experiment A the egg was placed in a ​ (a)   solution. Water molecules moved ​ (b)   the egg, moving with the concentration from ​ (c)   . This caused the egg to lose water and ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
hypotonic
in to
low to high
swell
hypertonic
out of
high to low
shrink
18.

The experiment pictured describes the process of osmosis. In experiment B the egg was placed in a ​ (a)   solution. Water molecules moved ​ (b)   the egg, moving with the concentration from ​ (c)   . This caused the egg to lose water and ​​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
hypotonic
in to
low to high
swell
hypertonic
out of
high to low
shrink
19.

Cell transport is the process of moving substances into or out of a cell across its membrane. Organize these transport processes as either 'passive' or 'active' -

Categorize the following

Osmosis

Facilitated diffusion

Simple diffusion

Does not required energy

Movement WITH a concentration gradient

Movement from high to low concentration

Requires ATP energy

Movement AGAINST a concentration gradient

Movement from a low to high concentration

Endocytosis (phagocytosis & pinocytosis)

Exocytosis

Requires protein pumps

Requires protein carriers for larger molecules

Passive transport
Active transport
20.

Drag and drop the labels to the correct position on the diagram.