Cell Quiz

What is the basic structural unit of all living organisms?

• atom

• molecule

• organ

• cell

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• lysosome

• ribosome

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

• Stores waste products

• Regulates cell division

• Transports nutrients

• Produces energy

What is the process by which cells divide and reproduce called?

• cell regeneration

• cell multiplication

• cell division

• cell replication

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• The function of the cell membrane is to store genetic information in the cell.

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

• The function of the cell membrane is to provide structural support to the cell.

• The function of the cell membrane is to control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

• cytokinesis and anaphase

• metaphase and interphase

• interphase and mitosis

• prophase and telophase

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic information in a cell?

• mitochondria

• ribosome

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

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

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

• The Golgi apparatus stores waste materials in the cell.

• The Golgi apparatus helps in cell division.

• The Golgi apparatus is responsible for energy production in the cell.

What is the process by which cells take in nutrients and eliminate waste called?

• osmosis

• cellular respiration

• mitosis

• photosynthesis

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

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

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

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

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