Cell Structure

Which organelles are found in ALL cells? (Select all that apply)

• Plasma membrane (cell membrane)

• Ribosomes

• Genetic material

• Nucleus

Which of the following organelles is involved with generating energy for the cell?

• Vacuole

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

Which of the following organelles is involved with producing proteins in the cell?

• Vacuole

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

Which of the following organelles is involved with supporting and protecting the cell?

• Vacuole

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

Which macromolecules make up the cell membrane? (Select all that apply)

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Muscle tissue needs lots of energy to function. Which organelle must muscle cells have an abundance of?

• Nuclei (nucleus)

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Vacuoles

Which two organelles are closely involved in making proteins?

• Ribosomes & mitochondria

• Ribosomes & the nucleus

• Cell membranes & mitochondria

• Cell membranes & the nucleus

How do phospholipids assemble when surrounded by water?

• They form a bilayer

• They form a surfactant

• They form a monolayer

• They form channel proteins

In people with cystic fibrosis, the cells in several organs do not properly export chloride. Which organelle is most likely malfunctioning in people with this disease?

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Penicillin, and some other antibiotics, kill bacteria by preventing them from making a protein that is supposed to surround and protect the cell. Based on its function, where is this protein likely found?

• Nucleoid

• Flagellum

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall