Cells and organelles quiz

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• • Synthesising proteins

• • Controlling cell activities and containing genetic material

• • Providing structural support

• Storing excess nutrients

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?

• • Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

• • Nucleus 

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Which organelle is found only in plant cells and is responsible for photosynthesis?

• • Nucleus

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down waste materials in the cell?

• • Endoplasmic reticulum

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

Which organelle stores water, nutrients and waste in plant cells?

• • Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

• Lysosome

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

• • Presence of a nucleus

• Absence of ribosomes

• Lack of a cell membrane

• Small size

Which type of cell has its genetic material enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus?

• eukaryotic cell

• prokaryotic cell

• Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

• Neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic cells

Which structure is responsible for providing structural support and rigidity in plant cells?

• nucleus

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• golgi apparatus

Which structure is found in both plant and animal cells and is responsible for controlling what enters and exits the cell?

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• nucleus

• golgi apparatus