Cell Organelle Quiz

Question 1

Has a selectively permeable membrane that only allows certain substances to pass through

Answer 1

Cell membrane

Question 2

Direct cell organelle activity; separated from cytoplasm by its own membrane; contains genetic material (DNA)

Answer 2

Nucleus

Question 3

Surrounds nucleus; openings allow materials to enter and leave nucleus

Answer 3

Nuclear membrane

Question 4

Found in nucleus; made of DNA which contain genes; contain instructions for traits and characteristics

Answer 4

Chromosomes

Question 5

Inside nucleus; helps synthesize RNA that form ribosomes which help to synthesize and build proteins

Answer 5

Nucleolus

Question 6

Gel like substances inside the cell membrane; helps the cell thrive and function; contains floating organelles

Answer 6

Cytoplasm

Question 7

Lacks ribosomes; sythesizes lipid, phospholipids, and steroids

Answer 7

Smooth ER

Question 8

Ribosomes embedded in the surface; synthesize proteins

Answer 8

Rough ER

Question 9

Make proteins and produce substances needed for cell repair, movement, and reproduction; embedded in rough ER and floating in cell in cytoplasm

Answer 9

Ribosomes

Question 10

Power plant of cell; provide energy for cell repair, movement, and reproduction; control level of water

Answer 10

Mitochondria

Question 11

Receive proteins from rough ER; helps move materials within and out of the cell

Answer 11

Golgi bodies

Question 12

Contain powerful enzymes that clean up intercellular debris and waste; destroy harmful materials; act as digestive system-break down materials

Answer 12

Lysosomes

Question 13

What are the cell theories?

Answer 13

1. All living things are made up of cells
2. Cells are the smallest working unit of all living things
3. All cells come from pre-existing cells through cell division

Question 14

Smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions

Answer 14

Cells

Question 15

hypo-

Answer 15

below

Question 16

dia-

Answer 16

complete; through

Question 17

sub-

Answer 17

under; below

Question 18

tachy-

Answer 18

fast

Question 19

epi-

Answer 19

above

Question 20

hemi-

Answer 20

half

Question 21

hyper-

Answer 21

above; excessive

Question 22

anti-

Answer 22

against

Question 23

auto-

Answer 23

self; own

Question 24

bi-

Answer 24

two

Question 25

brady-

Answer 25

slow

Question 26

contra-

Answer 26

against; opposite

Question 27

de-

Answer 27

lack of; down; less; removal

Question 28

dys-

Answer 28

bad; painful; difficult; abnormal

Question 29

endo-

Answer 29

in; within

Question 30

a-, an-

Answer 30

no; not; without

Question 31

exo-

Answer 31

out; away from

Question 32

peri-

Answer 32

surrounding

Question 33

poly-

Answer 33

many; much

Question 34

inter-

Answer 34

between