1. G9 Cell Quiz
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. Which structure is part of the cell’s skeleton?
a
.
Golgi apparatus
b
.
microfilaments
c
.
plasma membrane
d
.
mitochondria
____ 2. An environmental toxin is discovered that interferes with certain cellular functions. When
affected cells are examined, it is observed that proteins that are normally found on the plasma
membrane are instead found in the cytoplasm. Other proteins are also located improperly. Which
structure is most likely affected by the toxin?
a
.
lysosomes
b
.
mitochondria
c
.
cell wall
d
.
Golgi apparatus
____ 3. Which letter in the diagram below indicates the structure that is most closely associated with
protein building?
a
.
A
b
.
B
c
.
C
d
.
D
____ 4. How is the plasma membrane of a cell organized?
a
.
one layer of phospholipids, through which proteins freely move
b
.
one layer of phospholipids, which are laid out end-to-end, with a hydrophobic tail
touching a hydrophilic head
c
.
two layers of phospholipids, each of which has its hydrophilic side turned inward
d two layers of phospholipids, with their polar hydrophilic heads facing away from each

2. . other
____ 5. In which structure would you find a nucleus?
a
.
bacterial cell
b
.
plant cell
c
.
prokaryote
d
.
virus
____ 6. What characteristic of the plasma membrane is illustrated in this drawing?
a
.
selective permeability
b
.
phospholipid bilayer
c
.
fluid mosaic construction
d
.
impermeability to water
____ 7. While viewing a slide of rapidly moving sperm cells, a student concludes that these cells require
a large amount of energy to maintain their activity. What organelles provide this needed energy?
a
.
vacuoles

3. b
.
ribosomes
c
.
chloroplasts
d
.
mitochondria
____ 8. On a laboratory exam, a student is asked to determine if the cells under a microscope are plant
cells or animal cells. What might the student look for?
a
.
chloroplasts and a cell wall
b
.
ribosomes and vacuoles
c
.
a nucleus and ribosomes
d
.
a cell membrane and mitochondria
____ 9. How can the cytoskeleton of a cell be described?
a
.
framework and anchor for organelles
b
.
selectively permeable series of membranes
c
.
semifluid material
d
.
only needed for cell division
____ 10. Which cell organelle contains coded directions for production of proteins?
a
.
endoplasmic reticulum
b
.
lysosome
c
.
Golgi apparatus
d
.
nucleus
____ 11. Which is a structure common to all cells?
a
.
mitochondria
b
.
nucleus
c
.
endoplasmic reticulum
d
.
plasma membrane
____ 12. Which manufactures ribosomes?
a
.
nucleolus
b
.
nucleus
c endoplasmic reticulum

4. .
d
.
Golgi apparatus
____ 13. Which organelle is large in plant cells but small or absent in animal cells?
a
.
centriole
b
.
chloroplast
c
.
nucleolus
d
.
vacuole
____ 14. Which organelle is called the “powerhouse of the cell”?
a
.
mitochondria
b
.
nucleus
c
.
ribosome
d
.
vesicle
____ 15. Which organelle is present in a paramecium protozoan but absent in the cells of a strawberry
plant?
a
.
cilia
b
.
cytoskeleton
c
.
microtubules
d
.
nucleus
Matching
Write the letter of the correct organelle on the line next to its description. Answers may be used
only once or not at all.
a
.
Golgi apparatus
b
.
lysosome
c
.
mitochondria
d
.
nucleus
e
.
ribosome
f
.
vacuole

5. ____ 1. stores cell materials
____ 2. produces protein for the cell
____ 3. controls cell division
____ 4. acts as a distribution center for cell proteins
____ 5. breaks down excess microtubules

6. G9 Cell Quiz
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: B PTS: 1
2. ANS: D PTS: 1
3. ANS: C PTS: 1
4. ANS: D PTS: 1
5. ANS: B PTS: 1
6. ANS: A PTS: 1
7. ANS: D PTS: 1
8. ANS: A PTS: 1
9. ANS: A PTS: 1
10. ANS: D PTS: 1
11. ANS: D PTS: 1
12. ANS: A PTS: 1

7. 13. ANS: D PTS: 1
14. ANS: A PTS: 1
15. ANS: A PTS: 1
MATCHING
1. ANS: F PTS: 1
2. ANS: E PTS: 1
3. ANS: D PTS: 1
4. ANS: A PTS: 1
5. ANS: B PTS: 1