Cell Biology Quiz

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

• Neither have a nucleus.

• Both have a nucleus.

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling cell activities?

• Mitochondria

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

Which of the following is NOT found in both plant and animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Control cell activities

• Provide structural support

• Absorb light for photosynthesis

• Store nutrients

What substance fills the vacuole in plant cells?

• DNA

• SAP

• Chlorophyll

• Water

Which cell part is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

What is the primary role of mitochondria in cells?

• Photosynthesis

• DNA replication

• Energy release through respiration

• Protein synthesis

What is a plasmid in a prokaryotic cell?

• A type of mitochondrion

• A part of the cell wall

• A circular DNA separate from the main DNA

• A type of ribosome

Which structure helps prokaryotic cells move?

• Flagellum

• Cilia

• Chloroplast

• Pseudopodia

How do the sizes of animal, plant, and bacterial cells compare?

• Plant cells are the largest, followed by animal cells, then bacterial cells.

• Animal cells are the largest, followed by plant cells, then bacterial cells.

• All are the same size.

• Bacterial cells are the largest, followed by plant cells, then animal cells.