Cell Biology Quiz

What is phagocytosis?

• A type of cellular respiration

• A process by which phagocytes ingest or release particles

• A process of cell division

• A method of protein synthesis

Which of the following can be a phagocyte?

• A red blood cell

• An amoeba

• A muscle cell

• A nerve cell

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?

• To protect the cell from external damage

• To store genetic information

• To aid in the movement of cellular elements

• To synthesize proteins

What does the nucleus contain?

• Cytoplasm

• DNA

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

What is the role of the nucleolus?

• Synthesis of ribosomal RNA

• Storage of proteins

• Regulation of cell division

• Digestion of food particles

What is the structure that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm?

• Plasma membrane

• Nuclear envelope

• Cell wall

• Cytoplasmic membrane

What is chromatin composed of?

• Sugars and amino acids

• Lipids and carbohydrates

• DNA and proteins

• RNA and proteins

What happens to chromatin during cell division?

• It dissolves completely

• It condenses to form chromosomes

• It becomes part of the cytoplasm

• It transforms into ribosomes

Which organelle is responsible for digestion of food particles?

• Lysosomes

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

• To provide structural support

• To synthesize proteins

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To store energy