Cell Biology Quiz

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• It is the powerhouse of the cell.

• It controls molecules that are allowed to leave and enter the cell.

• It is the major barrier that protects plant cells.

• It is the liquid that fills the cell.

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Which organelle is involved in waste management in the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Ribosomes

• Flagella

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Match the following organelles with their functions related to making and moving chemical compounds:

• Makes and moves chemical compounds both from and to the nucleus

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Powerhouse of the cell, produces energy

• Mitochondria

• Contains genetic material and controls cell activities

• Vacuole

• Stores nutrients and waste products

• Nucleus

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Which type of cell contains a cell wall?

• Animal Cell

• Plant Cell

• Eukaryotic Cell

• Prokaryotic Cell

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Which organelle is responsible for converting oxygen into energy and nutrients?

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Golgi Apparatus

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Which organelle is responsible for managing all activities of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Vacuole

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What is the function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

• It stores nutrients.

• It controls cell activities.

• It produces energy.

• It digests waste.

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Match the following cell components with their main functions.

• Cell membrane

• To produce proteins

• Lysosomes

• To transport nutrients

• Ribosomes

• To break down waste

• Nucleus

• To store DNA

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The role of mitochondria in a cell is to (a)  

• To produce energy
• To store water
• To synthesize proteins
• To protect the cell

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Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

• Nucleus

• Golgi Body

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

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