Module 1 _ Warm up questions _ cell structure and function

In the animal cell shown, structure C ……………………..is the, the organelle that directs the cell's activities.

Answer explanation

This illustration shows an Archaea.

Archaea are ......................... (unicellular – multicellular) living organisms

• unicellular

• multicellular

Which statement is true?

• Cells come in different shapes, but are all about the same size-very, very small.

• Cells come in different shapes and sizes.

• Cells all have the same shape, but come in different sizes.

Which best explains the function of a cell membrane?

• offers protection from the outside environment.

• provides a framework to help the cell move.

• transforms energy in the cell into ATP.

To which organelle is the line pointing? What is its function?

• Golgi apparatus, packages proteins into vesicles

• Ribosome, packages proteins into vesicles

• Ribosome, production of proteins

The smallest unit of life is the _____.

• Cell

• Homeostasis

• Organism

What is the difference between a cell wall and a cell membrane?

• The cell wall is just outside the cell membrane and is strong and rigid.

• The cell membrane is just outside the cell wall and is strong and rigid.

• The cell membrane is just outside the cell wall and is more flexible.

Which organelle packages proteins into vesicles to transport from one area of a cell to another?

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondrion

• rough endoplasmic reticulum

What is the function of a lysosome?

• preparing proteins

• making food

• breaking down material