Cell Structure and Function

What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

• Regulate cell division

• Provide structural support and protection

• Store water and nutrients

• Perform photosynthesis

Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplasts

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus

• They lack membrane-bound organelles

• They are larger than eukaryotic cells

• They have multiple chromosomes

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Store genetic information

• Perform photosynthesis

• Break down waste

• Synthesize proteins

Which of the following is NOT a type of eukaryotic cell?

• animal cell

• plant cell

• bacterial cell

• amoeba cell

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

• produce energy

• transport proteins to different parts of the cell

• synthesize lipids

• store calcium

What limits the size of a cell?

• The amount of DNA it contains

• The surface-area-to-volume ratio

• The number of organelles

• The thickness of the cell membrane

Which organelle is responsible for taking stored energy and converting it into energy that can be used in eukaryotic cells?

• Ribosome

• Golgi Apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

Which of the following best describes the function of ribosomes?

• Store nutrients

• Synthesize proteins

• Break down waste

• Transport materials

Which structure is a Golgi body?