Cell Structure and Function Quiz

Kai, David, and Rohan are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing the basic components of all cells. They agree that every cell has three things in common. What are these three things?

• Mitochondria, cytoplasm, and DNA

• Cell wall, cytoplasm, and DNA

• Nucleus, cytoplasm, and DNA

• Cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA

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Ethan, Noah, and Rohan are studying for their biology exam. They are discussing about different types of cells. Rohan asks, 'Which category of cells that we find in our bodies and in plants has organelles and a nucleus?'

• Prokaryotic cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

• Eukaryotic cells

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Abigail, Elijah, and Henry are studying biology. They are discussing the function of the nucleus in a cell. Abigail suggests that the nucleus is responsible for which of the following?

• Controlling cell activities

• Synthesizing proteins

• Storing water

• Breaking down cellular debris

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Michael, Benjamin, and Abigail are studying for their biology exam. They come across a question about the cell. They want to know which organelle is responsible for making ATP molecules, the energy currency of the cell. Can you help them?

• Lysosome

• Mitochondrion

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplast

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James, Grace, and Avery are working on a school project about cell functions. They are discussing the role of the endoplasmic reticulum. According to their research, what is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Transporting materials within the cell

• Making proteins

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Storing water

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Mason, Liam, and Lily are working on a science project about plant cells. They are particularly interested in the organelle responsible for photosynthesis. Which organelle should they focus on?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

• Golgi apparatus

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Maya, Nora, and Charlotte are observing a plant cell under a microscope in their biology class. They notice a large structure in the cell. Their teacher explains that this structure is a vacuole. What is the primary function of this vacuole in the plant cell?

• It is responsible for making ATP molecules

• It helps in breaking down cellular debris

• It is used for storing water

• It is involved in synthesizing proteins

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During a biology class, Daniel, David, and William were studying the human respiratory system. They were particularly interested in the role of cilia in respiratory tract cells. What is the purpose of these cilia according to their study?

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Storing water

• Making ATP molecules

• Moving in waves to trap particles

During a biology class, Scarlett and Anika were discussing about different types of cells. Scarlett asked Anika, 'Which type of cells have flagella that help them move around?'

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

Abigail, Aiden, and Anika are working on a school project about plant cells. They are discussing which organelle shapes, supports, and protects plant cells. Can you help them?

• Cell membrane

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum