General Biology Quiz

What is the cell membrane made of?

• Phospholipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

What is the function of the mitochondria?

• Energy production

• Cell division

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

What is the function of lysosomes?

• Digestion of waste materials

• Cell signaling

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

What are ribosomes?

• Energy producers

• Cellular waste disposers

• Sites of protein synthesis

• Genetic material

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• Modification and packaging of proteins

• Energy production

• Cell division

• Photosynthesis

What is the function of microtubules?

• Photosynthesis

• Energy production

• Cell division

• Structural support and transport

What are peroxisomes?

• Genetic material

• Cellular waste disposers

• Energy producers

• Organelles that detoxify harmful substances

What is the size range of most prokaryotes?

• 0.1 to 5.0 micrometers

• 10 to 100 micrometers

• 1 to 10 nanometers

• 5 to 50 centimeters

What are the two taxonomic domains of prokaryotes?

• Bacteria and Archaea

• Eukarya and Bacteria

• Archaea and Eukarya

• Fungi and Bacteria

What is the function of the nucleolus?

• Ribosome production

• Energy production

• Cell division

• Photosynthesis