WorksheetsCells
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following is NOT part of the cell theory?
All animals are made up of cells
cells can only arise from existing cells
cells are the smallest form of life
growth in animals is due to the cells getting bigger
Which of the following organelles is most important in providing energy to the cell?
centrosome
mitochondrion
nucleus
cytoplasm
Which of the following correctly matches an organelle with its function?
mitochondrion…photosynthesis
nucleus…cellular respiration
vacuole…storage
chloroplast…movement
What organelle provides protection, shape, support, and rigidity to the cell?
nucleus
cell wall
mitochondrion
chromosome
A cell has the following structures: nucleus, cell membrane, vacuole and mitochondria. It could be a cell from
An animal, but not a plant
A plant, but not an animal
Either a plant or an animal
Bacteria
Which organelle holds genetic material and is nicknamed the “brain” of the cell?
cytoplasm
cell membrane
vacuole
nucleus
What two organelles are found in plant cells but not animal cells?
nucleus, chloroplasts
cell wall, cell membrane
nucleus, cell membrane
cell wall, chloroplasts
Stores food, water & waste
cell membrane
cytoplasm
vacuole
chloroplast
The function of the cell parts labeled X are to __________.
control the heredity of traits
provide oxygen to the cell
transform light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis
stores waste
The cell part labeled Y contains _____________.
genetic material
cytoplasm
chlorophyll
water
What is the function of structure W in the cell?
To store water, waste, and nutrients for the cell
To transport materials between parts of the cell
To produce energy for the cell
To control the activities of the cell
Based on the characteristics in the chart provided, what are the names of Organelle A and Organelle B?
Organelle A is a cell wall. Organelle B is chloroplast
Organelle A is chloroplast. Organelle B is a cell wall
Organelle A is a cell wall. Organelle B is a cell membrane
Organelle A is a cell membrane. Organelle B is a cell wall
Select the table where the organelles all match their functions.
provide support for the cell
direct all the cell's activities
use energy from sunlight to make sugar
regulate substances that enter and leave the cell
What is the main function of the cell wall in the plant cell?
to protect against disease
to give structural support
to contain the parts of the cell
to help with cell division
Which cellular structure allows nutrients to pass into cells?
mitochondrion
nucleus
membrane
chloroplast
In which organism can cell walls be found?
insect
grass
lizard
eagle
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?
vacuole
nucleus
chloroplast
cell membrane
Animal cells obtain energy by
processing sunlight
absorbing nutrients
growing
dividing
In order for cells to grow at a normal rate, they must
take in light
be specialized
take in nutrients
be of similar size
which of the following is a function of ALL cells?
to absorb nutrients and gases from blood
to extract energy from food to sustain life
to produce food using water and carbon dioxide
to give shape and structural support to an organism
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?
How long does it live?
Can it reproduce itself?
How large can it grow?
Does it contain DNA?
