Cell Structure and Function Quiz

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Sorts, packages and ships proteins on the ER

• Controls what enters and exits the cell and separates the cell from its environment.

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Which organelle breaks down waste materials and cellular debris?

• Lysosomes

• Golgi bodies

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What is the function of the nucleus?

• Stores water and nutrients

• Controls the cell's activities and contains DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration? Also known as the "powerhouse of the cell"

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Helps in the transportation of proteins and lipids

• Breaks down food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is responsible for sorting and packaging proteins and lipids?

• Golgi bodies

• Lysosomes

What is the function of the vacuole?

• Stores water and nutrients

• Breaks down food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Chloroplasts

• Lysosomes

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What is the primary role of ribosomes in a cell?

• Packaging cellular products

• Synthesizing proteins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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