Cell Structure and Function Quiz

What are the three things that all cells have in common?

• Cell wall, cytoplasm, DNA, Nucleus

• Cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA

• Ribosomes, Golgi body, Endoplasmic reticulum

• Chloroplast, Mitochondria, Vacuoles

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Synthesizing proteins

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Storing water

• Controlling cell activities

Which organelle is responsible for making ATP molecules for energy?

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

What is the function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Photosynthesis

• Storing water

• Making ATP molecules

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

• Synthesizing proteins

• Customizing proteins

• Making ATP molecules

• Storing water

Which type of cells have a nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Bacterial cells

• Unicellular organisms

What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

• Storing water

• Making ATP molecules

• Maintaining cell shape

• Breaking down cellular debris

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins in a cell?

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

What unique feature helps trap inhaled particles in the respiratory tract?

• Flagella

• Microfilaments

• Microtubules

• Cilia

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down cellular debris in a cell?

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus