Cell structure Quiz
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1. Which of the following structures is found in both animal and plant cells?
- A. Cell wall
- B. Mitochondria
- C. Chloroplast
- D. Vacuole
2. A plant cell has a cell wall in addition to a cell membrane. Why is the cell wall particularly important for plant cells?
- A. It allows the cell to move around the organism
- B. It provides rigidity and structural support to prevent wilting
- C. It produces energy for the cell
- D. It stores genetic information
3. A student observes a cell under a light microscope. The image size is 8 mm and the actual cell size is 40 micrometres. What is the magnification?
- A. 5×
- B. 50×
- C. 200×
- D. 500×
4. Which statement correctly describes a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
- A. Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus containing chromosomal DNA, whilst eukaryotic cells do not
- B. Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria, whilst prokaryotic cells do not
- C. Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells
- D. Both cell types have the same internal structure but different shapes
5. A bacterial cell contains a plasmid and a flagellum. Which statements about these structures are correct? 1) The plasmid contains the main chromosomal DNA 2) The flagellum enables the cell to move 3) Both structures are surrounded by the cell membrane
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. All three statements