AQA B1a - Cells

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

• the mitochondria
• the vacuoles
• the nucleus
• the cell

Which structures are found in every living cell?

• cell membrane and cytoplasm
• chloroplasts and mitochondria
• a cell wall and nucleus
• chloroplasts and cell wall

Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can enter or leave a cell?

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• vacuole

What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?

• to produce energy
• to control cell activity
• to remove waste products
• to allow molecules to enter the cell

All cells need energy to function.  Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

• chloroplasts
• mitochondria
• nucleus
• vacuoles

What is the function of a cell wall?

• to protect and support the cell
• to perform different functions in each cell
• to prevent water from passing through it
• to prevent oxygen from entering the cell

 Starch and water molecules in potato cells are stored in what organelle?

• mitochondria
• nucleus
• cell wall
• vacuole

Which organelle belongs in both plant and animal cells?

• Cytoplasm
• Chloroplast
• Large Central Vacuole
• Cell Wall

Which organelle belongs in both plant and animal cells?

• Chloroplast
• Mitochondrion
• Large Central Vacuole
• Cell Wall

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?

• unicellular

• floating DNA

• very small

• complex