Y11 1.4 Cell Structure and Organelle Functions

What is the primary function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Storage of genetic material

• Digestion of cellular waste

Which organelle primary role is energy production?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Ribosomes are essential for which of the following cellular processes?

• Lipid synthesis

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Cellular respiration

Which of the following is NOT a feature of prokaryotic cells?

• Nucleoid

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Cell wall

Eukaryotic cells are characterized by:

• The absence of a nucleus

• The presence of a nucleus

• The absence of organelles

• The presence of a nucleoid

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in:

• Lipid metabolism

• Protein synthesis

• Carbohydrate metabolism

• Detoxification

Which of the following organelles is more abundant in plant cells than in animal cells?

• Lysosomes

• Centrioles

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

Vacuoles in plant cells are primarily responsible for:

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Structural support

• Digestion of cellular waste

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of lipids and steroids?

• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

• Rough endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

The main difference between plant and animal cells is that plant cells have:

• Mitochondria

• A cell wall and chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

• A nucleus