Biology Quiz

Which of the following statements is true about cells?

• Cells are not capable of all life’s processes.

• Cells are the largest part of an organism.

• Cells are very diverse.

• Cells do not contain specialized structures.

What does the term "hydrophilic" mean?

• Afraid of water

• Neutral to water

• Likes water

• Repels water

What is chromatin?

• Condensed chromosomes

• Threadlike DNA

• Sections of chromosomes

• Nuclear envelope

Where is the nucleolus located?

• In the cytoplasm

• In the cell membrane

• In the center of the nucleus

• In the mitochondria

Where does the Golgi apparatus get vesicles of protein from?

• Smooth ER

• Rough ER

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is the Golgi apparatus often involved in within the cell?

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis

• Protein processing and transport

• Lipid synthesis

Which of the following is broken down by lysosomes?

• Glucose

• Dead stuff

• Oxygen

• Water

What process happens in the mitochondria to release energy?

• Glycolysis

• Fermentation

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

Which structure is labeled as 10 in the diagram?

• Mitochondrion

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

What is the primary function of the structure labeled as 6 in the diagram?

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid synthesis

• Energy production

• Waste removal