Science Cell Parts/Functions

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It is about cells. I did this because i need to know this for a quiz tomorrow. I dont really know any of the material right now?


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  • 1. 

    The cell wall does what?

    • A.

      Protects and supports the cell, lets things in and out.

    • B.

      Produces energy.

    • C.

      Directs cell activity.

    • D.

      Holds organelles in place.

    • E.

      Breaks down food particles and old cell parts.

    Correct Answer
    A. Protects and supports the cell, lets things in and out.
  • 2. 

    The cell membrane does what?

    • A.

      Carries materials to different parts of cells.

    • B.

      Controls what substances come in and out of the cell.

    • C.

      Breaks down food particles and old cell parts.

    • D.

      Produces proteins.

    • E.

      Holds food, water, and waste; supports the plants.

    Correct Answer
    B. Controls what substances come in and out of the cell.
  • 3. 

    What does the nucleus do?

    • A.

      Holds organelles in place.

    • B.

      Receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    • C.

      Produces energy; breaks down food (respiration)

    • D.

      Directs cell activities; is the control center; holds DNA and chromatin.

    • E.

      Controls what substances come in and out of the cell.

    Correct Answer
    D. Directs cell activities; is the control center; holds DNA and chromatin.
  • 4. 

    What does the cytoplasm do?

    • A.

      Produces energy; breaks down food (respiration)

    • B.

      Breaks down food particles and old cell parts.

    • C.

      Protects the nucleus; controls what goes into and out of the nucleus.

    • D.

      Controls what substances come in and out of the cell.

    • E.

      Holds organelles in place.

    Correct Answer
    E. Holds organelles in place.
  • 5. 

    What is the mitochondria's job?

    • A.

      Produces proteins

    • B.

      Carries materials to parts of the cell.

    • C.

      Produces energy; breaks down food (respiration)

    • D.

      Receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    • E.

      Holds organelles in place.

    Correct Answer
    C. Produces energy; breaks down food (respiration)
  • 6. 

    What does the ribosome do?

    • A.

      Receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    • B.

      Holds food, water, and waste; supports the plants.

    • C.

      Produces energy; breaks down food (respiration)

    • D.

      Produces proteins.

    • E.

      Breaks down food particles and old cell parts.

    Correct Answer
    D. Produces proteins.
  • 7. 

    The endoplasmic reticulum does what?

    • A.

      Carries materials to parts of cells.

    • B.

      Protects the nucleus; controls what goes into and out of the nucleus.

    • C.

      Directs cell activities; is the control center; holds DNA and chromatin.

    • D.

      Contains genetic material.

    • E.

      Holds food, water, and waste; supports the plants.

    Correct Answer
    A. Carries materials to parts of cells.
  • 8. 

     The golgi apparatus/bodies do what?

    • A.

      Release materials to the outside of the cell; receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    • B.

      Produces energy.

    • C.

      Captures energy and turns it into food.

    • D.

      Contains genetic material.

    • E.

      Breaks down food particles, and old cell parts.

    Correct Answer
    A. Release materials to the outside of the cell; receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.
  • 9. 

    What do the lysosomes do?

    • A.

      Break down food particles and old cell parts.

    • B.

      Contain genetic material.

    • C.

      Holds food, water, and waste.

    • D.

      Holds organelles in place.

    • E.

      Directs cell activities; is the control center; holds DNA and chromatin.

    Correct Answer
    A. Break down food particles and old cell parts.
  • 10. 

    What do chloroplasts do?

    • A.

      Holds food, water, and waste; supports the plants.

    • B.

      Protects and supports the cell, lets things in and out.

    • C.

      Breaks down food particles and old cell parts.

    • D.

      Capture energy and turn it into food.

    • E.

      Receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    Correct Answer
    D. Capture energy and turn it into food.
  • 11. 

    Vacuoles do what?

    • A.

      Hold food, water, and waste; support the plants.

    • B.

      Makes ribosomes.

    • C.

      Produce proteins.

    • D.

      Protects the nucleus; controls what goes into and out of the nucleus.

    • E.

      Receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    Correct Answer
    A. Hold food, water, and waste; support the plants.
  • 12. 

    What does the nucleolus do?

    • A.

      Makes ribosomes.

    • B.

      Holds organelles in place.

    • C.

      Receives and distributes materials across the cell; makes larger molecules.

    • D.

      Produces energy.

    • E.

      Directs cell activities; is the control center; holds DNA and chromatin.

    Correct Answer
    A. Makes ribosomes.

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