Cells Quiz

Who first described 'cells' in cork?

• Jansen

• Hooke

• Brown

• Leeuwenhoek

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• DNA replication

• Energy production

• Cell movement

• Protein synthesis

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

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Lysosome

• Golgi apparatus

What is the function of the chloroplasts in a plant cell?

• Cell movement

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Glucose production

What is the main function of the cell wall in a plant cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Shape maintenance

• Energy production

• Glucose production

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

• Plant cell

• Animal cell

What is the function of the vacuole in a plant cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Digestive system

• Storage of materials

What is the fluid inside the cytoplasm called?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleolus

• Cytosol

• Golgi body

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

• Glucose production

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Control movement in and out of the cell

Who proposed the cell theory that all organisms are comprised of cells?

• Rudolf Virchow

• Altmann

• Schleiden & Schwann

• Flemming