GCSE Biology: Cell Structure Quiz

1. What are the basic structural and functional units of all living organisms?

a) Tissues b) Organs c) Cells d) Organelles

2. In which of the following are eukaryotic cells NOT typically found?

a) Animals b) Plants c) Bacteria d) Fungi

3. What is a key feature of eukaryotic cells that contains genetic material (DNA)?

a) Ribosome b) Cell membrane c) Mitochondrion d) Membrane-bound nucleus

4. Which organelle is primarily responsible for cellular respiration and energy production in animal cells?

a) Ribosome b) Chloroplast c) Mitochondrion d) Vacuole

5. What provides structural support to plant cells and is made of cellulose?

a) Cell membrane b) Cytoplasm c) Cell wall d) Chloroplast

6. Where is the DNA found in prokaryotic cells?

a) In a membrane-bound nucleus b) As a single loop in the cytoplasm c) Within mitochondria d) Inside plasmids only

7. The cell wall of prokaryotic cells is typically made of:

a) Cellulose b) Chitin c) Peptidoglycan d) Lipids

8. What are the small rings of DNA that may be found in prokaryotic cells called?

a) Chromosomes b) Ribosomes c) Plasmids d) Nucleoli

9. The process by which cells become specialized for particular functions is called:

a) Respiration b) Photosynthesis c) Differentiation d) Osmosis

10. Which feature makes sperm cells well-adapted for their function?

a) Large surface area for absorption b) Long axons for impulse transmission c) Rigid cell wall for support d) Streamlined shape and many mitochondria

Cell Structure & Organisation Quiz