Cell Membrane and Cellular Transport Quiz

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• A. Regulate homeostasis

• D. Store genetic material

• B. Produce ATP energy

• C. Synthesize proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What type of molecules can pass through the cell membrane via simple diffusion?

• D. Proteins

• C. Charged ions

• B. Small non-polar molecules

• A. Large polar molecules

What is the process called when transport proteins help molecules pass through the cell membrane?

• D. Endocytosis

• B. Osmosis

• C. Facilitated diffusion

• A. Active transport

Which type of transport requires energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient?

• D. Active transport

• A. Simple diffusion

• B. Facilitated diffusion

• C. Osmosis

What is the term for the process when a cell takes in substances by fusing them with the cell membrane?

• A. Exocytosis

• B. Pinocytosis

• C. Endocytosis

• D. Receptor-mediated endocytosis

Which type of endocytosis allows the cell to take in fluids?

• C. Pinocytosis

• B. Phagocytosis

• D. Exocytosis

• A. Receptor-mediated endocytosis

What is the term for the process when molecules exit the cell?

• D. Facilitated diffusion

• C. Exocytosis

• B. Osmosis

• A. Endocytosis

Which type of transport is used to get rid of cell waste and important materials out of the cell?

• C. Active transport

• B. Facilitated diffusion

• D. Exocytosis

• A. Simple diffusion

What type of molecules require a protein channel to pass through the cell membrane?

• C. Charged ions

• B. Large polar molecules

• D. Proteins

• A. Small non-polar molecules

What is the main energy molecule used for active transport?

• D. NADH

• A. ADP

• C. AMP

• B. ATP