Cell Quiz

Which of the following is a type of cell found in the human body?

• Bacterial cell

• Red blood cell

• Plant cell

• Fungal cell

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What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Waste removal

• Cell division

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Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the cell's activities and contains the genetic material?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

• To transport materials

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

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

• To provide structural support

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To produce proteins

• To store nutrients

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Which of the following best describes the function of lysosomes?

• They produce energy for the cell.

• They digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.

• They synthesize proteins.

• They store genetic information.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell that holds the organelles in place?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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