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WorksheetsExploring Cells and Microscopes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?
cell wall
nucleus
cell membrane
cell skin
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
To produce energy
To control cell activities and store genetic information
To digest waste materials
To provide structural support
Which part of the microscope is used to focus the image under high power?
Coarse adjustment knob
Fine adjustment knob
Stage
Diaphragm
What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?
Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells do not
Animal cells have chloroplasts, plant cells do not
Plant cells have a nucleus, animal cells do not
Animal cells have a cell wall, plant cells do not
Which of the following is a specialised cell?
Red blood cell
Skin cell
Bone cell
All of the above
What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?
To store nutrients
To produce energy
To synthesise proteins
To protect the cell
Which part of the microscope holds the slide in place?
Stage clips
Objective lens
Eyepiece
Base
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To store water
To conduct photosynthesis
To provide structural support
To break down waste
Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells?
Cell membrane
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Mitochondria
What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?
To magnify the image
To adjust the amount of light
To hold the slide
To focus the image
Which of the following structures is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosome
Lysosome
Golgi apparatus
Vacuole
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell
To provide energy
To store genetic information
To conduct photosynthesis
Which part of the microscope is used to change the magnification?
Objective lenses
Eyepiece
Stage
Arm
What is the role of the vacuole in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products
To conduct photosynthesis
To produce energy
To synthesise proteins
Which of the following is a characteristic of specialised cells?
They all have the same shape
They perform specific functions
They are all the same size
They do not have a nucleus
