Cell Structure and Function
Biology ⇒ Cell Biology
Cell Structure and Function starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A student observes a cell under a microscope and notices the presence of a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole. What type of cell is the student most likely observing?
Describe one way in which the structure of a red blood cell is related to its function.
Describe the function of the nucleus in a cell.
Describe the main structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Explain why animal cells do not have chloroplasts.
A student observes a cell under a microscope and notices the presence of a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole. What type of cell is the student most likely observing?
A cell is placed in a solution and water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink. What type of solution is the cell in?
(1) Isotonic
(2) Hypotonic
(3) Hypertonic
(4) Neutral
A scientist is studying a newly discovered single-celled organism. The organism has a nucleus, mitochondria, and a cell wall, but no chloroplasts. Based on these features, to which group does this organism most likely belong?
(1) Animal cell
(2) Plant cell
(3) Fungal cell
(4) Bacterial cell
Which of the following best describes the function of lysosomes?
(1) Energy production
(2) Protein synthesis
(3) Digestion of waste materials
(4) Photosynthesis
Which of the following best describes the function of ribosomes?
(1) DNA replication
(2) Protein synthesis
(3) Energy production
(4) Lipid storage
Which of the following best describes the function of the nucleolus?
(1) DNA replication
(2) Ribosome production
(3) Energy production
(4) Lipid synthesis
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
(1) Lack of nucleus
(2) Presence of membrane-bound organelles
(3) Absence of cytoplasm
(4) No DNA
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of fibers that helps the cell maintain its shape and aids in movement.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a rigid layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the outermost layer of a plant cell.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of protein synthesis in the cell.
True or False: All cells have the same shape and size.
True or False: All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
True or False: The cell wall is present in both plant and animal cells.
