Cell Organelles and Their Functions Quiz
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Biology
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To produce energy for the cell
To control what enters and leaves the cell
To package proteins for shipment out of the cell
To digest food particles
Answer explanation
The primary function of the cell membrane is to control what enters and leaves the cell, making it the correct choice.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Lysosome
Answer explanation
The correct organelle known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell is the mitochondria. It is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the main function of the nucleus?
To store the cell's DNA
To produce energy
To digest excess or worn-out organelles
To modify proteins
Answer explanation
The main function of the nucleus is to store the cell's DNA, making it the correct choice.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The rough endoplasmic reticulum is covered with what?
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Vacuoles
Answer explanation
The rough endoplasmic reticulum is covered with ribosomes, which are responsible for protein synthesis.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
To produce lipids
To create ribosomes
To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell
To break down sugar molecules to produce energy
Answer explanation
The main function of the Golgi apparatus is to modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Lysosomes are responsible for:
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Breaking down waste materials
Storing food and water
Answer explanation
Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down waste materials, making it the correct choice.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
The cytoplasm is:
What holds all the organelles in place.
The site of ribosome production
The organelle that packages proteins
The organelle that helps the cell digest food
Answer explanation
The cytoplasm is the region outside the cell nucleus but inside the cell membrane, making it the correct choice.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
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