Exploring Cell Structures and Functions

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

• To produce energy

• To store genetic information

• To synthesize proteins

• To transport materials

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis and is often associated with the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

How do mitochondria contribute to cellular function?

• They store nutrients

• They produce energy in the form of ATP

• They synthesize lipids

• They transport proteins

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

• To break down waste materials

• To modify, sort, and package proteins

• To store calcium ions

• To synthesize DNA

Which structure is unique to plant cells and provides rigidity?

• Cell membrane

• Central vacuole

• Cell wall

• Lysosome

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To store water

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To break down fatty acids

• To synthesize proteins

Which of the following is a function of lysosomes?

• To synthesize carbohydrates

• To digest cellular waste

• To transport lipids

• To store genetic material

What is the primary function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To store nutrients and waste products

• To synthesize proteins

• To transport water

Which structure allows for communication between plant cells?

• Plasmodesmata

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

What are plastids, and what is their function in plant cells?

• Organelles that conduct photosynthesis

• Organelles that store pigments and other compounds

• Organelles that produce energy

• Organelles that synthesize proteins