Cell Biology Quiz

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

• To make proteins

• To store energy

• To transport nutrients

• To replicate DNA

What does the cell membrane do?

• Controls cell division

• Controls cell movement

• Controls entry and exit of substances

• Controls cell growth

What is a monomer?

• A large molecule

• A small unit

• A type of cell

• A chemical reaction

Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

• Pasta

• Fats

• Enzymes

• RNA

What is the building block of proteins?

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty Acid

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotide

What is a monomer?

• A large molecule

• A single unit

• A type of protein

• A type of lipid

What does the concentration gradient refer to?

• The use of energy to move molecules

• The difference in amount of molecules or ions across a space

• The movement of molecules with the help of proteins

• The balance of molecules inside and outside the cell

Which type of diffusion involves the direct movement of molecules through the cell membrane?

• Facilitated diffusion

• Simple diffusion

• Active transport

• Osmosis

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

• The cell shrinks

• The cell remains the same size

• The cell swells

• The cell bursts

Which type of solution causes water to move into the cell?

• Hypertonic solution

• Isotonic solution

• Hypotonic solution

• Neutral solution