Cell-The Fundamental Unit of Life

What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• molecule

• atom

• cell

• organism

Name the outermost covering of a cell.

• cell cytoplasm

• cell wall

• cell nucleus

• cell membrane

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Apparatus

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Regulates body temperature

• Stores genetic material

• Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• Provides energy to the cell

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Control center and stores genetic material (DNA)

• Regulates the movement of materials in and out of the cell

• Produces energy for the cell

• Provides structural support for the cell

Name the organelle responsible for protein synthesis.

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• chloroplast

• ribosome

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• Protein and lipid synthesis, and transportation

• Energy production

• Waste elimination

• Cell division

Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of waste materials in a cell?

• lysosome

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

• mitochondria

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• Packaging and processing proteins and lipids

• Storing genetic material

• Producing energy for the cell

• Regulating cell division

Name the organelle that contains digestive enzymes.

• lysosome

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• ribosome