B1 Cell Structure And Support

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

The cell.

Question 2

True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a structure that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Answer 3

cell membrane.

Question 4

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Answer 4

Mitochondria.

Question 5

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Answer 5

It contains the cell’s genetic material and controls cell activities.

Question 6

What type of cell contains a cell wall?

Answer 6

Plant cell.

Question 7

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of a prokaryotic cell? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Cell membrane

Answer 7

A) Nucleus.

Question 8

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Answer 8

Cytoplasm.

Question 9

True or False: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins in the cell.

Answer 10

Golgi apparatus.

Question 11

What organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?

Answer 11

Mitochondria.

Question 12

Which structure provides support and shape to plant cells?

Answer 12

Cell wall.

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which cell structure is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Lysosome B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum C) Nucleus

Answer 13

B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Question 14

What pigment is found in chloroplasts that is essential for photosynthesis?

Answer 14

Chlorophyll.

Question 15

True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.

Answer 16

cytoskeleton.

Question 17

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

Answer 17

To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Question 18

Which part of the cell is selectively permeable?

Answer 18

Cell membrane.

Question 19

Multiple choice: Which structure is involved in lipid synthesis? A) Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum C) Ribosome

Answer 19

B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Question 20

What is the role of the vacuole in plant cells?

Answer 20

To store nutrients and maintain turgor pressure.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: __________ are the sites of protein synthesis.

Answer 21

Ribosomes.

Question 22

True or False: The cell wall is made of cellulose in plant cells.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

Answer 23

To protect the cell and regulate the movement of substances in and out.

Question 24

Which organelle is involved in the modification of proteins?

Answer 24

Golgi apparatus.

Question 25

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 25

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.

Answer 26

nuclear envelope.

Question 27

True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

Answer 27

False.