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Cells

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT part of the cell theory?

a)

All animals are made up of cells

b)

cells can only arise from existing cells

c)

cells are the smallest form of life

d)

growth in animals is due to the cells getting bigger

2.

Which of the following organelles is most important in providing energy to the cell?

a)

centrosome

b)

mitochondrion

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

3.

Which of the following correctly matches an organelle with its function?

a)

mitochondrion…photosynthesis

b)

nucleus…cellular respiration

c)

vacuole…storage

d)

chloroplast…movement

4.

What organelle provides protection, shape, support, and rigidity to the cell?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

mitochondrion

d)

chromosome

5.

A cell has the following structures: nucleus, cell membrane, vacuole and mitochondria. It could be a cell from

a)

An animal, but not a plant

b)

A plant, but not an animal

c)

Either a plant or an animal

d)

Bacteria

6.

Which organelle holds genetic material and is nicknamed the “brain” of the cell?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cell membrane

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

7.

What two organelles are found in plant cells but not animal cells?

a)

nucleus, chloroplasts

b)

cell wall, cell membrane

c)

nucleus, cell membrane

d)

cell wall, chloroplasts

8.

Stores food, water & waste

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

chloroplast

9.

The function of the cell parts labeled X are to __________.

a)

control the heredity of traits

b)

provide oxygen to the cell

c)

transform light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis

d)

stores waste

10.

The cell part labeled Y contains _____________.

a)

genetic material

b)

cytoplasm

c)

chlorophyll

d)

water

11.

What is the function of structure W in the cell?

a)

To store water, waste, and nutrients for the cell

b)

To transport materials between parts of the cell

c)

To produce energy for the cell

d)

To control the activities of the cell

12.

Based on the characteristics in the chart provided, what are the names of Organelle A and Organelle B?

a)

Organelle A is a cell wall. Organelle B is chloroplast

b)

Organelle A is chloroplast. Organelle B is a cell wall

c)

Organelle A is a cell wall. Organelle B is a cell membrane

d)

Organelle A is a cell membrane. Organelle B is a cell wall

13.

Select the table where the organelles all match their functions.

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.
a)

provide support for the cell

b)

direct all the cell's activities

c)

use energy from sunlight to make sugar

d)

regulate substances that enter and leave the cell

15.

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

a)

to protect against disease

b)

to give structural support

c)

to contain the parts of the cell

d)

to help with cell division

16.

Which cellular structure allows nutrients to pass into cells?

a)

mitochondrion

b)

nucleus

c)

membrane

d)

chloroplast

17.

In which organism can cell walls be found?

a)

insect

b)

grass

c)

lizard

d)

eagle

18.

Plants use energy from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce sugar. Which structure is found only in plant cells and helps plants capture energy from sunlight?

a)

vacuole

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell membrane

19.

Animal cells obtain energy by

a)

processing sunlight

b)

absorbing nutrients

c)

growing

d)

dividing

20.

In order for cells to grow at a normal rate, they must

a)

take in light

b)

be specialized

c)

take in nutrients

d)

be of similar size

21.

which of the following is a function of ALL cells?

a)

to absorb nutrients and gases from blood

b)

to extract energy from food to sustain life

c)

to produce food using water and carbon dioxide

d)

to give shape and structural support to an organism

22.

A scientist discovers what he thinks is a cell. Which question about this new discovery should the scientist answer first to determine if it is a cell?

a)

How long does it live?

b)

Can it reproduce itself?

c)

How large can it grow?

d)

Does it contain DNA?