2: Cells and Organelles

Question 1 of 24

1

What is the function of the nucleus?

Select one of the following:

To hold DNA codes for amino acid sequences
Where rRNA transcription occurs
Aerobic respiration

Explanation

Question 2 of 24

4

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The cell controls which substances enter and exit a cell. It also helps to the cell and its .

Explanation

Question 3 of 24

1

Mitochondria are the site of anaerobic respiration

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 4 of 24

1

What feature makes mitochondria suitable for respiration reactions?

Select one of the following:

A matrix, giving the mitochondrion a large surface area
Cristae, giving the mitochondrion a large surface area
A matrix, giving the mitochondrion a small surface area
Cristae, giving the mitochondrion a small surface area

Explanation

Question 5 of 24

1

The ❌ modifies proteins and packages them into secretary vesicles.

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golgi body

vesicle

cristae

rough endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation

Question 6 of 24

16

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Label letters A-P on this animal cell

Explanation

Question 7 of 24

1

What is the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Break down of lipids
Protein synthesis
Synthesis and transport of lipids
photosynthesis

Explanation

Question 8 of 24

1

Centrioles are arranged in two hollow cylinders, positioned perpendicular to each other. During cell division they organise the microtubules that form a spindle.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 9 of 24

1

What is the function of the nucleolus?

Select one of the following:

Site of mRNA synthesis and transport
Synthesis tRNA
Where DNA is held
Synthesis of rRNA

Explanation

Question 10 of 24

1

What is a nuclear pore and what is it's purpose?

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A small hole in the membrane of the nucleus which allows molecules such as mRNA in and out.
A large hole in the membrane of the nucleus which allows molecules such as mRNA in and out.
A small hole in the membrane of the nucleus which allows nutrients and oxygen in and out.

Explanation

Question 11 of 24

1

The nuclear envelope separates genetic material from the cytoplasm.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 12 of 24

3

What are the main functions of a lysosome? (Tick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

To isolate digestive enzymes
To digest enzymes
To carry proteins to the golgi body
To digest material that has been taken into the cell
To digest unwanted DNA

Explanation

Question 13 of 24

1

What is the purpose of a vacuole?

Select one of the following:

To maintain osmotic pressure
To maintain atmospheric pressure
To maintain cell temperature

Explanation

Question 14 of 24

1

A stack of thylakoids is called a grain.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 15 of 24

1

Where can thylakoids be found?

Select one of the following:

In a chloroplast
In a centriole
In a mitochondrion

Explanation

Question 16 of 24

2

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( Photosynthesis, Respiration, Reproduction, Apple juice, Transcription, Mitosis ) occurs in the chloroplast. This is because the thylakoids contain a photosynthetic pigment called ( chlorophyll, chloroplasts, chlorine, cholera ).

Explanation

Question 17 of 24

1

A cell wall helps provide support and structure to animal and plant cells. It is permeable to water.

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True
False

Explanation

Question 18 of 24

1

Plasmodesmata allow...

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exchange of molecules between plant cells, as well as communication between adjacent cells.
exchange of molecules between animal cells, as well as communication between adjacent cells.
exchange of opinion between plant cells, as well as communication between adjacent cells.
exchange of DNA between plant cells.

Explanation

Question 19 of 24

1

What type of cell contains a large number of mitochondria?

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Liver
Skin
Blood

Explanation

Question 20 of 24

5

Which of these features do all prokaryotic cells have?

Select one or more of the following:

Nucleoid (circular DNA) free in cytoplasm
Peptidoglycan cell wall
80S ribosomes
70S ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
plasmids
slime coat

Explanation

Question 21 of 24

10

Label this bacterial cell

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Plasmid

Plasmodesmata

Flagella

Tail

Flegalla

Slime coat

Cell wall

inner membrane

Cell membrane

stroma

Cytoplasm

Cell sap

Cell gel

Nucleoid (circular DNA)

Helical DNA

Pili

Hair

Ribosome

Mitochondria

Photosynthetic lamellae

Vesicles

nucleus

Explanation

Question 22 of 24

1

A virus is not made of cells. It is known as 'acellular'

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 23 of 24

1

There are no organelles or chromosomes in a virus, however there is a cytoplasm.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 24 of 24

4

Label this virus

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DNA

Nucleus

Flagella

Head

Tip

Tail

flagella

Tail fibre

tail fibril

Sheath

body

neck

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Biology (Core Concepts) Quiz on 2: Cells and Organelles, created by Joy Pidsley on 16/10/2016.

2: Cells and Organelles

Question 1 of 24

What is the function of the nucleus?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 24

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

The cell controls which substances enter and exit a cell. It also helps to the cell and its .

Explanation

Question 3 of 24

Mitochondria are the site of anaerobic respiration

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 24

What feature makes mitochondria suitable for respiration reactions?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 24

The ❌ modifies proteins and packages them into secretary vesicles.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 6 of 24

Click on each orange point and write the correct answer.

Label letters A-P on this animal cell

Explanation

Question 7 of 24

What is the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 24

Centrioles are arranged in two hollow cylinders, positioned perpendicular to each other. During cell division they organise the microtubules that form a spindle.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 24

What is the function of the nucleolus?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 24

What is a nuclear pore and what is it's purpose?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 24

The nuclear envelope separates genetic material from the cytoplasm.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 24

What are the main functions of a lysosome? (Tick 3)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 24

What is the purpose of a vacuole?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 24

A stack of thylakoids is called a grain.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 24

Where can thylakoids be found?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 24

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 17 of 24

A cell wall helps provide support and structure to animal and plant cells. It is permeable to water.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 24

Plasmodesmata allow...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 24

What type of cell contains a large number of mitochondria?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 24

Which of these features do all prokaryotic cells have?

Select one or more of the following: