Exploring Cell Types and Organelles

What are the smallest living units of an organism?

• Molecules

• Cells

• Organs

• Tissues

Which type of cells have a nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Bacterial cells

• Unicellular organisms

What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Transporting materials

• Storing water

• Synthesizing proteins

• Containing genetic material

Where are ribosomes made in the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleolus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

• Synthesizing proteins

• Providing energy

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Storing water

What does the Golgi apparatus do to proteins?

• Destroys them

• Stores them

• Folds them into usable shapes

• Synthesizes them

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

What is the function of lysosomes in animal cells?

• Transporting materials

• Providing energy

• Synthesizing proteins

• Breaking down cellular debris

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

What unique feature do some bacteria have that helps them move?

• Cilia

• Flagellum

• Microfilaments

• Chloroplasts