Cell Biology Quiz

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Makes proteins

• Produces energy

• Stores lipids

• Cleans food and viruses

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• Protects the cell

• Produces energy

• Outer membrane, double layer

• Makes proteins

Which organelle is responsible for cell division in animal cells?

• Chloroplast

• Golgi Apparatus

• Centrioles

• Nucleus

What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

• Produces energy

• Maintains cell shape

• Stores waste

• Packages proteins

What are microtubules?

• Smallest cytoskeletal elements

• Hollow cylinders

• Intermediate filaments

• Cell membrane components

What is the function of the nucleus?

• Energy production

• Genetic material storage

• Protein synthesis

• Waste removal

What does the rough endoplasmic reticulum do?

• Synthesizes proteins

• Stores lipids

• Digests toxic materials

• Packages waste

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

• Energy production

• Packaging plant

• Cell division

• Photosynthesis

What do lysosomes do?

• Clean food and viruses

• Store genetic material

• Synthesize proteins

• Produce energy

What is the function of peroxisomes?

• Produce energy

• Store lipids

• Digest toxic materials

• Maintain cell shape