Biology Quiz: Cell Structure and Function

What is the function of the plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells?

• A. Regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell

• B. Synthesizes proteins

• D. Maintains cell shape

• C. Stores energy

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

• D. Peroxisomes

• A. Golgi apparatus

• B. Lysosome

• C. Mitochondria

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

• D. Modifying, packaging, and transporting lipids and proteins

• C. Carbohydrate synthesis

• B. Lipid synthesis

• A. Protein synthesis

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

• D. Peroxisomes

• C. Centrosomes

• B. Chloroplasts

• A. Lysosomes

What is the function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• C. Regulating water concentration

• B. Storing proteins

• D. Detoxifying poisons

• A. Producing energy

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

• B. Lysosome

• A. Golgi apparatus

• D. Peroxisomes

• C. Mitochondria

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• D. Detoxification

• A. Synthesizing lipids

• B. Producing energy

• C. Protein synthesis

Which component of the cell is responsible for breaking down fatty acids and amino acids?

• A. Mitochondria

• B. Lysosome

• C. Peroxisomes

• D. Golgi apparatus

What is the main function of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells?

• D. Detoxifying poisons

• C. Synthesizing carbohydrates

• B. Modifying, packaging, and transporting lipids and proteins

• A. Producing energy

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• B. Peroxisomes

• A. Mitochondria

• C. Lysosome

• D. Chloroplasts