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Cell Organelles

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

2.

A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

a)

animal

b)

plant

3.

What is the function of a chloroplast?

a)

makes proteins for animal cells

b)

allows materials in and out of the cell

c)

provides structure and support

d)

absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

4.

What is the structure that contains DNA and directs the cell?

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

central vacuole

c)

cell wall

d)

nucleus

5.

Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell membrane

6.

The arrow is showing the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the cell organelles. What is the arrow pointing to in the cell?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

nucleus

7.

What type of cell is being shown in the image?

a)

plant

b)

animal

8.

Identify the structure that is labeled "C" in the image.

a)

central vacuole

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplast

d)

mitochondria

e)

cell membrane

9.

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cytoplasm

10.
This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Cell Wall
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast 
11.

The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chloroplast

12.
Cell membranes are found in
a)
Only animal cells
b)
Only plant cells
c)
Some plant and animal cells
d)
All plant and animal cells
13.
The picture illustrates a
a)
Prokaryotic Plant Cell
b)
Prokaryotic Animal Cell
c)
Eukaryotic Plant Cell
d)
Eukaryotic Animal Cell
14.
collect sunlight which it converts to sugars
a)
chloroplasts
b)
cytoplasm
c)
cell wall
d)
mitochondria
15.

What do you call the tiny cell structures inside a cell that carry out a specific function within the cell?

a)

Biomolecules

b)

Organelles

c)

Cells

d)

Atoms

16.
What cell part is NOT found in all cells?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Genetic Material
17.

In what organelle is the genetic material (DNA) found inside?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Golgi Complex

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Nucleus

18.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell because it breaks down food and converts it to energy.

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Nucleolus

19.

This organelles stores water, nutrients, and waste products

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cell membrane

20.

The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?

a)

Prokaryotes have a nucleus.

b)

Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

c)

There is no difference.

d)

Only eukaryotes have DNA

21.

Which organelle is the command center for eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells and is referred to as the "brain"?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Lysosome

22.

Which organelle surrounds a cell and holds it together?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Ribosome

23.

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cytoplasm

24.

The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chloroplast

25.
What organelle is considered to be the “gatekeeper” for plant and animal cells?

a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleous
d)
Cell Membrane
26.
Which organelle helps cleanup the cell
a)
Lysosome
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Nucleus
27.
This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Cell Wall
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast 
28.
Which organelle releases the energy stored inside food
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Nucleus
29.

The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

30.
What organelle is considered to be the “gatekeeper” for plant and animal cells?

a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleous
d)
Cell Membrane
31.

What is the correct hierarchy of cells?

a)

tissues-cells-organ systems-organs-organisms

b)

cell-organisms-tissues-organs-organ systems

c)

cells-tissues-organs-organ systems-organisms

d)

organs-tissues-cells-organ systems-organisms

32.

In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Golgi Complex

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Nucleus

33.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Nucleolus

34.
I store water in both plant and animal cells. What am I?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
ribosomes
c)
vacuole
d)
lysosomes
35.

I make proteins for the cell. What am I?

a)

ribosome

b)

mitochondria

c)

chloroplast

d)

lysosome

36.
Which part of the cell is often called "the brain of the cell"?
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
endoplasmic reticulum
c)
nucleus
d)
mitochondria
37.
Name structure #5.
a)
rough ER
b)
nucleus
c)
vesicle
d)
cytoplasm
38.
Where are ribosomes produced?
a)
Nucleolus
b)
Endoplasmic reticulum
c)
Golgi body
d)
Vessicle
39.

Structures that transport and ship proteins like UPS,

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Organelles

d)

Golgi Bodies

40.
Which organelle is a gelatin substance that helps fill out the cell
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Lysosomes
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Cytoplasm
41.
Select the statement that best describes the function of the cell wall.
a)
It gives structural support to plant cells.
b)
Its jelly-like fluid surrounds the nucleus and most of the cell’s internal parts.
c)
It contains the cell’s nuclear material. 
d)
It produces food from sunlight. 
42.
What is the name and function of the organelle displayed above?
a)
Mitochondria: breakdown glucose and produce ATP
b)
Chloroplast: converts solar energy into chemical energy
c)
Vacuole: Stores H2O, salt, food
d)
Nucleus: stores genetic information
43.

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cell

c)

nucleus

d)

vacuoles

44.
I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?
a)
vacuole
b)
ribosome
c)
endoplasmic reticulum
d)
golgi apparatus
45.
What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?
a)
ER
b)
ATP
c)
YOLO
d)
DNA
46.
What makes the endoplasmic reticulum rough?
a)
Vessicles
b)
Vacuoles
c)
Ribosomes
d)
Chromosomes
47.
Where are proteins made?
a)
Golgi body
b)
Mitoichondrion
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Ribosomes
48.

This is an image of a(n)

a)

plant cell

b)

animal cell

49.

This is a picture of a(n)

a)

animal cell

b)

plant cell

50.

This organelle absorb sunlight and uses it to produce food for plant cells

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplasts

51.
This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Cell Wall
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast 
52.

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cytoplasm

53.
An organelle that captures energy from the sunlight in order to use it to produce food in plant cells is ______________.
a)
Chromatin
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Cell Membrane
54.

The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

55.

The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

56.

The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chloroplast

57.

Cell organelles work together to maintain

a)

homeostasis

b)

eukarya

c)

prokarya

d)

organisms

58.
What is the difference between rough and smooth ER?
a)
There is no difference.
b)
Plants have rough ER, animals have smooth ER.
c)
What type of injuries the Doctors treat.
d)
Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.
59.

This organelle is where proteins are made

a)

Capsule

b)

Nucleoid

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cell Wall

60.

Locomotion

a)

Pilus

b)

Flagella

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cell Membrane

61.

Strong outer layer that protects the bacterial cell from infection by viruses and attack from immune cells.

a)

Pilli

b)

Cell wall

c)

Capsule

d)

Flagella

62.
What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Nucleolus
63.
Which of the following is directly involved in the transportation of materials inside/within the cell?
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Vacuole
c)
Lysosome
d)
Mitochondria
64.
I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?
a)
vacuole
b)
ribosome
c)
endoplasmic reticulum
d)
golgi apparatus
65.

What is the energy created by Mitochondria's due to cellular respiration

a)

ATP

b)

Glucose

c)

Radiant Energy

d)

Phone Charger

66.

Digests non-usable cell structures and foreign substances

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Lysosome

c)

Peroxisome

d)

Centrioles

e)

Ribosome

67.

Which organelle produces proteins?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Nucleus

d)

Vacuoles

68.

Which cell parts are not present in animal cells?

a)

cell membrane & cytoplasm

b)

nucleus & chloroplasts

c)

cell wall & chloroplasts

d)

ribosomes & mitochondria

69.

Which is NOT a part of cell theory?

a)

All living things are made of cells.

b)

Cells are the smallest units of structure and function in life.

c)

Cells come from other cells.

d)

Cells cannot be created or destroyed.

70.

Large oval structure that acts as the control center of the cell, directing all of the cells’ activities

a)

Vacuole

b)

Ribosome

c)

Golgi Apparatus

d)

Nucleus

71.

Thick, clear, gel-like fluid that fills the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

72.

An organelle that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Golgi Appartus

d)

Cytoplasm

73.

Organelle in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell

a)

Golgi Apparatus

b)

Lysosome

c)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

d)

Chloroplast

74.

The organelle that helps the cell maintain its shape and is also involved in movement:

a)

Mitochondrion

b)

Lysosome

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Cell Membrane

75.

The organelle that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy stored in food during photosynthesis:

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondrion

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Nucleus

76.

The organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food molecules into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use:

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Centrioles

77.

The organelle that acts as a strong supportive wall that shapes and protects the cell:

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Centrioles

78.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

To control what comes in and out of the cell

b)

To break down food inside the cell

c)

to serve as a barrier

d)

to eat the cells food

79.

What is the function of the Vacuoles

a)

Store food, water and waste

b)

Receive proteins

c)

Assembles amino acids

d)

Found inside the nucleus

80.

Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image. It also stores water for plants

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

81.
Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schliden were all responsible for what theory?
a)
The Theory of Gravity
b)
The Theory of Relativity
c)
The Cell Theory
d)
The Theory of Continental Drift
82.
What tool do you use to view the cells?
a)
metric ruler
b)
centrifuge
c)
microscope
d)
telescope
83.
What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?
a)
All living things have hair.
b)
All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.
c)
The cells of all living things have chloroplast.
d)
All living things can move. 
84.

Which of the following shows the levels of organization in order from simple to complex?

a)

1. Cell

2. Tissue

3. Organ

4. Organ System

5. Organism

b)

1. Cell

2. Tissue

3. Organelle

4. Organ

5. Organ System

c)

1. Tissue

2. Organelle

3. Cell

4. Organ

5. Organism

d)

1. Organ

2. Tissue

3. Cell

4. Organism

5. Organ System

85.

When we compare the CELL to a SCHOOL, Our Principal Ms Horton is like which organelle and why?

a)

She is like the mitochondria because she has so much energy

b)

She is like the cell membrane because she only lets kids in and out

c)

She is like the vacuole because she stores the school things in her office

d)

She is like the nucleus because she controls all functions of the school

86.

What is a Eukaryotic Cell?

a)

Cell without nucleus structures

b)

Cell with a nucleus filled with DNA

c)

A cell only found in plants

d)

A cell that has lost it's organelles

87.

What is a simile we can use when talking about mitochondria?

a)

They're like Lysol cleaning spray

b)

They're like the brain

c)

They're like a Jell-o Cup

d)

They're like a battery

88.

What two organelles are in a plant cell, but not in an animal cell? Check all that apply.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Nucleus

d)

Chloroplast

89.

What is the function of the cell wall?

a)

Gel-like fluid that supports the cell

b)

Place where materials are processed and moved around the cell

c)

Storage space for water, waste, and food

d)

Helps maintain shape and structure

90.

What is the function of the vacuole?

a)

Gel-like fluid that supports the cell

b)

Place where materials are processed and moved around the cell

c)

Storage space for water, waste, and food

d)

Helps maintain shape and structure

91.

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

a)

Gel-like fluid that supports the cell

b)

Place where materials are processed and moved around the cell

c)

Storage space for water, waste, and food

d)

Helps maintain shape and structure

92.

What organelle is the number 2 point to?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

93.

What organelle is the number 4 point to?

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

94.

What organelle is the number 6 point to?

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Golgi Bodies

d)

Ribosome

95.

What organelle is the number 3 point to?

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Golgi Bodies

d)

Ribosome

96.

What organelle is the number 1 point to?

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Golgi Bodies

d)

Cell Wall

97.

What organelle is the number 10 point to?

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Golgi Bodies

d)

Cell Wall

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