Biology Topic Practice

GCSE Biology Cell Structure

Cells are the fundamental unit of all life. Animal and plant cells share many structures, while being distinct types of eukaryotic cells.

Can you identify the key differences?

What is Cell Structure?

"A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms."

Question 1

Which cell structure contains the genetic material in an animal cell?

Question 2

What is the function of the cellulose cell wall in a plant cell?

Question 3

Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?

Question 4

What is the main function of mitochondria?

Eukaryotic cells (animals/plants) have a nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes.

Animal cells have a nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, and ribosomes.

Exam Tip

The nucleus contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell.

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