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Cell Structure & Function Quiz
A basic quiz on the organelles and their function in the cell.
1. These cells contain a membrane bound nucleus. (1 point)
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
2. Rank the following terms from simplest to most complex: cells, organelles, organs, tissue,
organism. (4 points)
3. Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle for breaking down waste in the cell?
(1 point)
lysosome
chloroplast
mitochondria
golgi body
4. The major job of the ribosome is to (1 point)
make fats.
make proteins
break down proteins
make sugars
5. If a cell is like a school, then the nucleus would be ..... (2 points)
6. Which of the following do NOT have a cell wall? (1 point)
plant cells
all bacterial cells
fungi
animal cells
7. The cell membrane is composed of (1 point)
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a single layer of proteins
a phospholipid bilayer
a carbohydrate bilayer
a single layer of lipids
8. The Modern Cell Theory states that all cells come from (1 point)
nonliving material
nothingness
other existing cells
none of these
9. These cells contain chloroplasts (1 point)
plant
animal
both plant and animal
10. This organelle serves as a "workbench" for the ribosomes. (1 point)
Golgi Body
Nuclear Membrane
Endoplasmic Reticulum
11. These cells have larger vacuoles (1 point)
plant
animal
both plant and animal
12. What are two of the three major differences between animal cells and plant cells? (2 points)
13. Which of the following is the energy supplier for the cell; this organelle contains its own DNA
(1 point)
lysosome
mitochondria
golgi apparatus
endoplasmic reticulum
ribosome
14. The organelle responsible for storing water in the plant cell is the____. (1 point)
golgi body
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endoplasmic reticulum
vacuole
ribosome
mitochondria
15. This organelle is found in animal cells and is used in cell division; the spindle fibers attach to
it. (1 point)
vacuole
chloroplast
nucleus
ribosomes
centriole
16. This organelle stores the DNA in the cell. (1 point)
nucleus
chloroplast
vacuole
17. Proteins embedded in the cell membrane function to (1 point)
transport materials in and out of the cell
carry genetic information
store excess water
produce energy for the cell
18. The ____________ acts as a packaging and processing center in the cell to process
proteins. (1 point)
Smooth E.R.
Rough E.R.
Golgi Body
Nucleus
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