Light microscopy: observing and drawing cells | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Starting with the smallest, sort the following in size order.

• nucleus of a cell

• a molecule

• an atom

• a cell

Answer explanation

The order from smallest to largest is: atom, molecule, nucleus of a cell, cell.

Which structure contains genetic material, which controls the cell's activities?

Answer explanation

The nucleus of the cell contains genetic material, which controls the cell's activities.

Which sub-cellular structure is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in a cell?

Answer explanation

Ribosomes are responsible for the synthesis of proteins in a cell.

A permanent ___ is a subcellular structure that is found in plant cells but not animal cells.

Answer explanation

A permanent vacuole is a subcellular structure that is found in plant cells but not animal cells.

___ are the site of respiration in a cell.

Answer explanation

Mitochondria are the site of respiration in a cell.

Which piece of apparatus is used to view cells?

• hand lens

• telescope

• microscope

• binoculars

Answer explanation

Microscopes are used for viewing cells.