Animal Cells and Their Structures

What is the primary job of mitochondria in animal cells?

• To synthesize proteins

• To release energy through respiration

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

• To store genetic material

Which cell structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Cell membrane

What is the role of the cell membrane?

• To contain the enzymes for respiration

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

• To synthesize proteins

• To store dissolved nutrients and salts

What does the cytoplasm contain?

• Protein synthesis sites

• Enzymes for respiration

• Dissolved nutrients and salts

• Genetic material

Which part contains genetic material (DNA)?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosomes

What is the job of ribosomes?

• To release energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To control cell activities

• To store nutrients

Which is visible with a light microscope but not in detail?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cell membrane

• Ribosomes

What is the primary job of the nucleus?

• To release energy

• To control the cell's activities

• To control substance movement

• To synthesize proteins

Which structure is jelly-like?

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What is the main purpose of the cell membrane?

• To release energy

• To store genetic material

• To synthesize proteins

• To control the movement of substances