Generalized Cell Quiz

What is the basic structural unit of all living organisms?

• molecule

• organ

• cell

• atom

• tissue

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Protection and regulation of substance movement

• Nerve impulse transmission.

• Cell division and replication.

• Energy production and storage.

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

• ribosome

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

• mitochondria

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• The function of the nucleus in a cell is to produce energy.

• The function of the nucleus in a cell is to transport nutrients.

• The function of the nucleus in a cell is to control gene expression and store DNA.

• The function of the nucleus in a cell is to regulate cell division.

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

• mitochondria

• ribosome

• lysosome

• nucleus

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is waste elimination.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is energy production.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is DNA replication.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and molecule transport.

Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of waste materials in a cell?

• endoplasmic reticulum

• lysosome

• nucleus

• mitochondria

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• The function of the Golgi apparatus is to produce energy for the cell.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus is to store waste materials in the cell.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus is to regulate cell division.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus is to modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

Which part of the cell is responsible for storing genetic information?

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

• cytoplasm