Cell Biology Quiz

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Gene expression coordination

• ATP production

Which structure surrounds the nucleus and is embedded with pores?

• Ribosome

• Nuclear envelope

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplast

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• ATP production

• Lipid synthesis

Where can ribosomes be located within eukaryotic cells?

• Only in the nucleus

• Only in the cytosol

• In the cytosol and rough ER

• Only in the Golgi apparatus

What is the benefit of the double membrane surrounding the nucleus?

• Increases surface area

• Facilitates photosynthesis

• Allows disassembly during cell division

• Enhances ATP production

What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Aerobic respiration

• Lipid storage

Which part of the mitochondria contains the electron transport chain and ATP synthase?

• Outer membrane

• Inner membrane

• Matrix

• Intermembrane space

What is the main role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

What structure in the chloroplast connects and separates the thylakoid stacks?

• Stroma

• Grana

• Lamellae

• Photosystems

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

• DNA replication

• Sorting, storing, modifying, and exporting cellular material

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis