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Cell Organelles and Molecules

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Organelle that links amino acids together to make proteins.

a)

ribosome

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

2.

Layered stack of flat membrane-enclosed spaces containing enzymes that process, sort, and deliver proteins.

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

vacuole

c)

cell wall

d)

none of these

3.

Fluid filled sac for storage of materials; stores food, water, and enzymes.

a)

vacuole

b)

centrosome

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

4.

Bean-shaped organelle that supplies energy to the cell and has its own ribosomes and DNA.

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

cell wall

d)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

5.

This organelle is found only in plants; it takes up a lot of space and strengthens cells and helps to support the entire plant.

a)

central vacuole

b)

chloroplast

c)

mitochondroa

d)

nucleus

6.

Dense area of the nucleus that is essential for making proteins.

a)

nucleolus

b)

ribosome

c)

lysosome

d)

cytoskeleton

7.

Organelle composed of many membranes used to convert solar energy into chemical energy; contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis occurs.

a)

chloroplast

b)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

nucleus

d)

vesicle

8.

A rigid structure that gives protection, support, and shape to plants, algae, fungi and some bacteria.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

cytoplasm

9.

A network of proteins such as microfilaments, microtubules, that are inside of eukaryotic cells that support it and gives cells their shape.

a)

cytoskeleton

b)

cell wall

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

10.

A double-layer of phospholipids that forms a boundary between the cell and surrounding environment and controls the passage of materials into and out of the cell.

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

lysosome

11.

Organelle composed of a double membrane that acts as a storehouse of a cell's DNA.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell membrane

c)

rough endoplasmic reticulum

d)

vacuole

12.

An interconnected network of thin, folded membranes that produce, process, and distribute proteins. Is covered in ribosomes.

a)

rough endoplasmic reticulum

b)

cell wall

c)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

d)

centriole

13.

Organelle that contains enzymes. It helps with the immune system and breaks down dead or damaged cell parts.

a)

lysosomes

b)

nucleus

c)

cell wall

d)

chloroplast

14.

Both Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells have __________.

a)

ribosomes

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosomes and a nucleus.

15.

this organelle makes ATP.

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosome

d)

nucleolus

16.
Which of the following is found inside a prokaryote?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
DNA
c)
ribosomes
d)
all of these
17.
no membrane bound organelles, no nucleus
a)
prokaryote
b)
eukaryote
18.
has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
a)
prokaryote
b)
eukaryote
19.

What is the process of joining smaller molecules to make a larger one?

a)

Synthesis

b)

Catalysis

c)

Denaturation

d)

Digestion

20.

What are the molecules that enzymes work on called?

a)

Reactant

b)

Substrate

c)

Catalyst

d)

Product

21.

What is the main function of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

a)

Produce energy

b)

Change the reactants

c)

Speed up the reaction

d)

Neutralize the pH

22.

Which of the following best describes the role that water plays in the reaction depicted below?

a)

In the reverse of this reaction, water is used to promote hydrolysis.

b)

Water is a product of this dehydration synthesis reaction.

c)

When water is added, the two monomers form a covalent bond that holds the dimer together.

d)

As a reactant, water cleaves the covalent bond that holds the dimer together.

23.
What biomolecule do enzymes belong to? 
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipid
c)
Nucleic Acid
d)
Protein
24.
Which biomolecule is found in pasta and bread?
a)
Lipid
b)
Protein
c)
Nucleic Acid
d)
Carbohydrate
25.
Which biomolecule is a main source of quick energy?
a)
Nucleic Acid
b)
Protein
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
26.
Which biomolecule is found in fats, oils, and waxes and is a source of long-term energy? 
a)
Proteins
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipids
d)
Carbohydrate
27.
What is the function of a nucleic acid?
a)
Stores genetic information
b)
Stores energy
c)
Quick source of energy
d)
Builds structures
28.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen are elements in what biomolecule?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipid
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic acid
29.
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
a)
Protein
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
30.
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
a)
Protein
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
31.
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
a)
Protein
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
32.
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
a)
Protein
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
33.
Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and contain you DNA?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipids
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic Acid
34.
Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?
a)
Protein
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
35.
What elements are common to all 4 biomolecules?
a)
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
b)
Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
c)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
d)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Phosphorus
36.
A monomer is ...
a)
a single atom
b)
a building block for polymers
c)
a single element
d)
is an inorganic molecule
37.
Letter D...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
38.

The suffix "saccharide" means...

a)

Sugar

b)

Protein

c)

Lipid

d)

Phospholipid

39.

The prefix "poly" means...

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Many

d)

Want a cracker

40.

Which biomolecule is made of many amino acids acids linked together?

a)

Nucleic Acid

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Lipid

41.

What is the total fat in the baked potato?

a)

22g

b)

10g

c)

0g

d)

4g

42.

What is the total fat in the baked potato?

a)

22g

b)

10g

c)

0g

d)

4g

43.

How much total fat is in Hash Brown Patties?

a)

120

b)

1g

c)

15g

d)

7g

44.

What is a Calorie?

a)

A Unit of energy

b)

Fat

c)

Bad stuff

d)

A unit of Nutrition

45.
If you drank 2 cans, how many grams of sugar would you have drank?
a)
39 g
b)
77 g
c)
78 g
d)
80 g