Lesson Worksheet: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells Biology
In this worksheet, we will practice recalling the main subcellular structures of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and relate these structures to their functions.
Q1:
Which of the following correctly defines a prokaryotic cell?
- AA cell that has no mitochondria
- BA cell that cannot reproduce on its own
- CA cell that does not have a membrane
- DA cell that does not have a membrane-bound nucleus
- EA cell that can move on its own
Q2:
Which part of a plant cell is responsible for maintaining cell structure?
- ACell wall
- BCytoplasm
- CMitochondria
- DChloroplast
- ECell membrane
Q3:
Which of the following is the correct function of the cell membrane?
- AStoring the genetic material
- BMaintaining cell rigidity
- CAllowing substances to enter and leave the cell
- DProviding energy for cellular processes
- EProviding the site for protein synthesis
Q4:
Which of the following is the correct function of ribosomes?
- AProviding energy for cellular processes
- BMaintaining cell structure and shape
- CStoring the genetic material
- DProviding the site for protein synthesis
- EAllowing substances to enter and leave the cell
Q5:
What part of a eukaryotic cell stores the genetic material?
- ARibosomes
- BVacuole
- CCytoplasm
- DCell membrane
- ENucleus
Q6:
The diagram provided shows a basic animal cell.
What organelle is represented by label 1?
- ACytoplasm
- BCell membrane
- CMitochondria
- DNucleus
- ERibosome
What organelle is represented by label 2?
- ACell membrane
- BNucleus
- CRibosome
- DCytoplasm
- EMitochondria
What organelle is represented by label 3?
- ANucleus
- BRibosome
- CCytoplasm
- DMitochondria
- ECell membrane
Q7:
Which of the following best describes how mitochondria are adapted for their function?
- AMitochondria contain enzymes that catalyze respiration to create energy.
- BMitochondria are the site of photosynthesis.
- CMitochondria contain a large number of chloroplasts.
- DMitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.
- EMitochondria contain stores of glucose, which is used in respiration.
Q8:
Where is most of the genetic material contained in a prokaryotic cell?
- ANucleus
- BPlasmid DNA
- CRibosomes
- DPlasmodium
- EChromosomal/DNA loop
Q9:
Which of the following subcellular structures is commonly used by prokaryotic cells for movement?
- AFlagella
- BPlasmodium
- CCell membrane
- DRibosomes
- EChromosomal loop
Q10:
What key term applies to a cell membrane that allows some substances through, but not others?
- ASemipenetrable
- BPartially permeable
- CSelectively open
- DProtein channel
- EPartially selective