Cell Biology Quiz

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Controls all cell activity

• Transports materials

• Holds organelles in place

• Controls what enters and leaves a cell.

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What are the THREE parts of the cell theory?

• The cell is the basic unit of structure and function of all living things.

• Only animals are made of cells.

• All living things are made of cells.

• Cells are made by other living cells.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

• They convert food into energy the cell can use.

• They store energy from food molecules.

• They store energy from sunlight.

• They produce nucleic acids that release energy.

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NASA has a command center in Houston, Texas that directs space missions. Which part of a cell is similar to this command center?

• nucleolus

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• vacuole

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What is the function of the ribosomes?

• They control all cell activities

• They produce proteins.

• They are only found in plant cells

• Make energy from food

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The cell membrane and water are both involved in

• directing the cell’s activities.

• making chloroplasts.

• the movement of materials into and out of the cell.

• preventing chemical reactions from taking place.

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What is the function of a cell wall?

• to perform different functions in each cell

• to prevent oxygen from entering the cell

• to prevent water from entering the cell

• to protect and support the cell

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Which organelle stores waste and other materials needed by the cell?

• mitochondria

• chloroplasts

• ribosomes

• vacuoles

Which organelles release chemicals that break down large food particles?

• endoplasmic reticulum

• golgi apparatus

• lysosomes

• vacuoles

Which of the following is necessary for all cells to survive?

• They must be able to obtain energy.

• They must be able to bring in nutrients and water.

• They must be able to remove wastes.

• All of the above.

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