Cell Structure Quiz
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1. Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?
- A. Cell wall and chloroplasts
- B. Mitochondria and ribosomes
- C. Nucleus and cell membrane
- D. Cytoplasm and vacuoles
2. What is the main function of mitochondria in both plant and animal cells?
- A. To produce glucose through photosynthesis
- B. To release energy from glucose through respiration
- C. To store food and maintain cell shape
- D. To control all the activities of the cell
3. Which of these statements correctly describes a key difference between bacterial cells and plant/animal cells?
- A. Bacterial cells have a true nucleus enclosed by a membrane, whereas plant and animal cells do not
- B. Bacterial cells contain circular DNA not enclosed in a nucleus, whereas plant and animal cells have chromosomes within a nucleus
- C. Bacterial cells have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, whereas plant cells use mitochondria
- D. Bacterial cells have a cell wall made of cellulose, whereas plant cells have a cell wall made of protein
4. Root hair cells are specialised for absorption of water and minerals. Which structural feature allows them to perform this function efficiently?
- A. A large permanent vacuole that stores water
- B. Numerous mitochondria to release energy for active transport
- C. A thick cell wall to prevent water loss
- D. Chloroplasts to produce glucose for energy
5. Which of the following correctly arranges biological levels of organisation from smallest to largest?
- A. Organ system → organ → tissue → cell
- B. Cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism
- C. Tissue → cell → organ → organism → organ system
- D. Organism → organ system → cell → tissue → organ