Cell Biology Quiz

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

• Cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm

• Cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA

• Ribosomes, Golgi body, vacuoles

• Chloroplast, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Capturing sunlight for energy

• Synthesizing proteins

• Storing genetic material

• Breaking down cellular debris

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Golgi body

• Lysosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Making ATP molecules

• Storing water

• Performing photosynthesis

What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

• Capturing sunlight for energy

• Storing genetic material

• Maintaining the cell's shape

• Making ATP molecules

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

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Bacteria

• Unicellular organisms

What unique feature do some cells have that help lung cells trap and move particles from the air?

• Cell wall

• Chloroplast

• Flagella

• Cilia

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

• Storing water

• Transporting materials

• Making ATP molecules

• Performing photosynthesis

Which organelle is responsible for customizing (folding) proteins into forms that the cell can use?

• Lysosome

• Vacuoles

• Golgi body

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the ribosomes in a cell?

• Storing genetic material

• Synthesizing proteins

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Capturing sunlight for energy