Cell Biology Quiz

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

• Generates energy

• Manufactures protein

• Regulates what enters and leaves the cell

• Modifies proteins for transport

Which cell structure is responsible for manufacturing proteins?

• Golgi Apparatus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

Where does transcription occur within the cell?

• Ribosome

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Golgi Apparatus

What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

• Site of DNA storage

• Converts energy from nutrients into ATP

• Modifies proteins for transport

• Manufactures protein

Which structure is responsible for modifying proteins and packaging them for transport?

• Plasma Membrane

• Ribosome

• Golgi Apparatus

• Cytoplasm

What is the definition of intracellular fluid?

• Fluid outside the cell.

• Fluid inside/within a cell.

• Fluid in the bloodstream.

• Fluid in the lymphatic system.

What is the process called when particles move down the concentration gradient?

• Filtration

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

• The cell swells.

• The cell shrinks.

• The cell remains unchanged.

• The cell bursts.

What causes the movement in filtration?

• Concentration gradient

• Pressure gradient

• Temperature change

• Electrical gradient

What is the primary function of an active transport pump in a cell?

• To move substances along the concentration gradient.

• To move substances against the concentration gradient.

• To facilitate passive diffusion.

• To create vesicles for transport.