Basic Cell Structure Quiz

What is the primary function of a cell?

• To generate energy

• To protect against pathogens

• To carry out vital life activities

• To digest nutrients

What enables the cell to maintain its internal balance (homeostasis)?

• The nucleus

• Its mitochondria

• Its highly organized structure

• The cell membrane

What is the main responsibility of the cell membrane?

• Packaging proteins

• Regulating the passage of substances

• Storing genetic information

• Generating energy

Which materials does the cell membrane control the movement of?

• Energy and proteins

• Nutrients and waste

• Ribosomes and enzymes

• DNA and RNA

What important information is stored in the nucleus?

• Energy

• Proteins

• Genetic material

• Lipids

Which process is regulated by the nucleus?

• Protein packaging

• Cellular movement

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

What is found within the cytoplasm of a cell?

• Genetic material and proteins

• Water, salts, and proteins

• Lipids and DNA

• Organelles only

Where is the cytoplasm located in the cell?

• Between the cell membrane and the nucleus

• Inside the nucleus

• Within the ribosomes

• Surrounding the mitochondria

What is the primary role of ribosomes in the cell?

• Transporting nutrients

• Synthesizing proteins

• Packaging lipids

• Breaking down toxins

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

• Producing genetic material

• Transporting and processing proteins and lipids

• Storing nutrients and water

• Synthesizing energy