Exploring Cell Organelles: Structure and Function

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

• To synthesize lipids

• To digest molecules

• To store genetic material

• To produce energy

What are chromatin and chromosomes composed of?

• Carbohydrates and proteins

• RNA and lipids

• DNA and proteins

• Proteins and lipids

Where are ribosomes partially assembled?

• In the cytoplasm

• In the mitochondria

• In the nucleolus

• In the Golgi body

What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

• Storage of calcium ions

• Energy production

• Protein folding and transport

• Lipid synthesis

What is the role of the Golgi body in a cell?

• To perform photosynthesis

• To modify, package, and ship molecules

• To store water

• To produce ATP

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

• To produce ATP

• To store genetic material

• To perform photosynthesis

• To digest molecules

What is the main function of mitochondria?

• To synthesize lipids

• To store calcium ions

• To convert chemical energy from food into ATP

• To perform photosynthesis

What do vacuoles primarily store in plant cells?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Water and inorganic ions

• Genetic material

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To store genetic material

• To digest molecules and non-functioning organelles

• To perform photosynthesis

Which organelle is responsible for digesting non-functioning organelles?

• Golgi body

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Lysosomes