Biology Quiz

What is the basic structure and function of living things?

• Organs

• Cells

• Tissues

• Molecules

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life carried out by cells?

• Grow

• Reproduce

• Obtain energy from nutrients

• Produce waste

What are organelles?

• Structures that perform a specific function in the cell

• The outer layer of the cell

• The fluid inside the cell

• The genetic material of the cell

Which of the following organelles is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplast

• Lysosomes

What is the function of lysosomes in animal cells?

• Perform photosynthesis

• Digest waste

• Help with cell division

• Store nutrients

Which organelle helps plant cells maintain their square-ish shape?

• Cell membrane

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

Where is genetic material stored in the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Cell Membrane

What structure gives plant cells their rigid nature?

• Cell Membrane

• Nucleus

• Cell Wall

• Ribosomes

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

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Cell Membrane

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

• Makes proteins

• Stores genetic material

• Allows molecules in/out of the cell

• Provides energy for the cell