Cell Structure and Function Quiz

In Eukaryotic cells, the structure that controls the cell’s activities is the

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

Despite differences in size and shape, at some point all cells have DNA and a

• Cell Wall

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Cell Membrane

What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell is the presence of

• Ribosomes

• DNA

• nucleus

• cell membrane

In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes carrying genetic information(DNA) are found in the

• cell wall

• golgi appartus

• nucleus

The organelles that break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules that can be used by the cell are called

• ribosomes

• microfilaments

• vacuoles

• lysosomes

Cell membranes consist mainly of:

• protein pumps

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• lipid bilayer

Which organelle produces protein for a cell?

• cell membrane

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• nuclues

Which organelle is large in plant cells but small or absent in animal cells?

• nucleolus

• centriole

• chloroplast

• vacuole

Which of the following is true of ALL single celled organisms

• They all have a nucleus

• They are all bacteria

• They all reproduce

• They are all prokaryotes

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

• Store genetic information

• Modify, sort, and package proteins and other materials for storage or release through the cell membrane

• produce energy for the cell in the form of ATP

• break down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules that can be used by the cell