Cell organelles

What cell organelle stores the DNA?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Gabe the dog

• Vacuole

Answer explanation

The nucleus contains the DNA. Simple. But obviously Gabe the dog is not an organelle, or otherwise the cell will die to the famous bork.

Draw some DNA.

Answer explanation

DNA is a double helix.

What is the long, non-abbreviated word for DNA?

• Deoxinucleicoribenal acid

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Ribodeoxynucleic acid

• Nucleo-deoxy-proto-rybenic acid

Answer explanation

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a large molecule composed of nucleotides (a phosphate + a sugar + a base) where the sugar is the 'middle' of the nucleotide. The 'deoxyribo' in the name is derived from the sugar of DNA.

What organelle which is present in the plant cell, is not present in the animal cell?

Answer explanation

The plant cells have cell walls, vacuoles, plastids, chloroplasts. These organelles are not present in animal cells.

What cell is needed for respiration? (The cell's powerhouse)

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Cytoplasm

In which organelle do chemical reactions take place?

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

• Cytoplasm

What is the building block of an organism?

• Cells

• DNA

• 42

• Pixie dust

Answer explanation

Everything is made out of cells. Don't argue with it. But the answer to cells, as well as life, the universe and everything, might as well be 42. Also don't argue with it.

Name any organelles which we didn't cover.

Answer explanation

Nucleolus is NOT the nucleus. Deal with it.

What do starch grains do in a plant cell?

• They create proteins

• They store glucose

• They fight infections

• They transport materials

• They are the primary storage of DNA

Answer explanation

A starch grain stores glucose sugar.

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