Cell Structure Quiz 1

When examining thin slices of plant material, what did Robert Hooke discover?

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Cells

What is the main role of the nucleus in a cell?

• Store genetic information and control cell activities

• Regulate cell growth and division

• Produce proteins and enzymes

• Facilitate cellular communication and signaling

During a science fair, Chris is explaining the function of mitochondria in a cell. What is the main role of mitochondria?

• Control exchange of materials with the environment

• Produce ribosomes

• Store pigments and enzymes

• Carry out aerobic respiration

Monica and Chris are studying different types of cells. What is the main difference between animal and plant cells?

• Presence of chloroplasts

• Presence of vacuoles

• Presence of cell walls

• Presence of centrioles

How can the speed of a car be calculated?

• Distance traveled divided by time taken

• Time taken multiplied by distance traveled

• Time taken divided by distance traveled

• Distance traveled multiplied by time taken

During a science fair, Monica is presenting her project on cellular functions. She explains that mitochondria are responsible for:

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

• Aerobic respiration

• Photosynthesis

During a biology class experiment, Chris was studying the function of different organelles. Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of unwanted cell components?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the role of lysosomes in the cell?

• Energy production

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

• Digestion of unwanted cell components