Cell Organelles Quiz

What is the major structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, eukaryotic cells do not

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not

• Both have a nucleus

• Neither have a nucleus

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

• It stores the instructions (DNA) and makes copies in the form of RNA.

• It provides energy to the cell.

• It transports materials within the cell.

• It protects the cell from external damage.

In the factory analogy, what role does the nucleus play?

• It acts as the storage room.

• It functions as the manager's office, keeping the blueprints safe and giving directions.

• It serves as the shipping department.

• It operates as the energy supply room.

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To build proteins by reading RNA instructions

• To store genetic information

• To transport nutrients throughout the cell

What role does the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) play in a cell?

• It stores genetic material

• It helps fold and move proteins

• It detoxifies harmful substances

• It produces energy for the cell

How does the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) contribute to cell function?

• It builds proteins

• It makes lipids and detoxifies harmful substances

• It stores energy

• It transports genetic information

What distinguishes the rough endoplasmic reticulum from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

• Presence of ribosomes

• Ability to make lipids

• Location in the cell

• Size of the organelle

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

• To break down sugar and release energy in the form of ATP

• To store genetic information

• To produce proteins

• To transport nutrients

In what form is energy stored in the mitochondria?

• Glucose

• ATP

• DNA

• Lipids

What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plants, algae, and some protists?

• To capture sunlight and turn it into sugar through photosynthesis

• To store energy in the form of ATP

• To break down waste materials

• To transport nutrients throughout the cell