Cell Basics Quiz

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To provide structural support

• To produce energy

• To store nutrients

Which type of cells do not have a nucleus?

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

What is osmosis primarily involved with?

• Movement of proteins

• Movement of water

• Movement of oxygen

• Movement of glucose

Which part of the cell cycle involves the genetic material replication?

• Mitosis

• Growth 1

• Synthesis

• Growth 2

What can stem cells do that most other cells cannot?

• Produce energy

• Move

• Differentiate into multiple cell types

• Increase in size

Which structure is not present in animal cells but is in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Ribosomes

What is the primary role of the plasma membrane?

• To generate energy

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To synthesize proteins

• To store food

What is the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• To produce gametes

• To grow and repair tissues

• To increase genetic diversity

• To produce energy

What does diffusion involve?

• Movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane

• Movement of solutes from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration

• Movement of solutes from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration

• Active transport of molecules