Cell Biology Quiz

What are the three common things that all cells have?

• Ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, Endoplasmic reticulum, DNA

• Cell membrane, cytoplasm, genetic material

• Cell wall, nucleus, mitochondria, Cytoplasm

• Chloroplasts, lysosomes, vacuoles, Cytoskeleton

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Storing water

• Control center containing DNA

• Synthesizing proteins

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins in a cell?

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• Storing water

• Customizing proteins for cell use

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Making proteins

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

• Making proteins

• Providing energy for cell activities

• Storing water

• Breaking down cellular debris

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

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

What is the function of the cytoskeleton in maintaining cell shape?

• Maintaining cell shape

• Breaking down cellular debris

• Making proteins

• Providing energy for cell activities

Which structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Cytoskeleton

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What unique feature helps trap inhaled particles in the air and expels them when you cough?

• Ribosomes

• Flagella

• Cilia

• Chloroplast

Which type of cells are unicellular organisms without a nucleus or membrane-enclosed organelles?

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells