Cell Biology Quiz

Which of the following is the basic unit of life?

• Molecule

• Organ

• Cell

• Tissue

Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP (energy)?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

The genetic material of a cell is stored in the:

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Lysosome

• Vacuole

Which cell organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Peroxisome

The "powerhouse" of the cell is the:

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells?

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

• Plasma membrane

Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis?

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Vacuole

Which type of cell has a true nucleus?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Viral

The fluid-filled sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste in plant cells is called:

• Lysosome

• Vacuole

• Nucleus

• Peroxisome

What structure is responsible for controlling what enters and leaves the cell?

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome