Parts of a Cell Video Quiz | Mr. Alexander’s Class

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1What is a cell?

A large organismThe basic unit of lifeA part of a castleA type of molecule

2What is the origin of the word 'cell'?

Greek for 'tiny creature'Latin for 'small room or compartment'English for 'life unit'French for 'living thing'

3What does the plasma membrane (cell membrane) do?

Produces energyStores genetic informationProtects the cell and controls what enters and exitsMakes proteins

4In the castle analogy, what part of the cell is like the courtyard where organelles interact?

NucleusCytoplasmGolgi apparatusMitochondria

5What is the role of the nucleus?

It runs the cell and contains DNAIt packages proteinsIt produces energyIt digests waste

6What does the nucleolus produce?

DNAProteins called ribosomesEnergyFat molecules

7What function does the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) serve?

Breaks down wastePacks and transports proteins and fatsStores waterControls cell movement

8Which organelle acts like the castle post office by packaging and sending molecules out of the cell?

MitochondriaGolgi apparatusRibosomesLysosomes

9What is the main role of the mitochondria?

Stores nutrientsProduces energyBreaks down proteinsBuilds fats

10How do plant cell vacuoles differ from animal cell vacuoles?

Plant cells have many small vacuoles, animal cells have nonePlant cells have one large vacuole, animal cells have many small onesPlant cells have one large vacuole for water storage, animal cells have smaller or noneNo difference

11What does the plant cell wall do?

Makes energyHelps plants stand upright without bonesControls movementStores proteins

12What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Store nutrientsConvert water and sunlight into energy through photosynthesisProduce proteinsDigest waste

13What helps animal cells move?

Cell wallChloroplastsPsia or flagellaVacuoles

14Animal cells can have both psia and a flagellum at the same time.

TrueFalse

15All organisms are made up of trillions of cells.

TrueFalse