Animal Cell Organelles and Their Functions Quiz

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To synthesize proteins

• To produce energy for the cell

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To store genetic information

Which part of the cell is a jellylike substance that holds organelles?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

What is the main role of the nucleus in a cell?

• To transport proteins

• To digest old cell parts

• To control cell activities and store DNA

• To synthesize lipids

Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis and has ribosomes attached to it?

• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Lysosome

• Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Apparatus

What is the function of lysosomes in the cell?

• To store nutrients

• To digest macromolecules and old cell parts

• To produce ATP

• To synthesize proteins

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi Apparatus

• Mitochondria

What is the primary role of ribosomes in the cell?

• To produce energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To detoxify harmful substances

• To store genetic material

Where is the nucleolus located and what is its function?

• In the cytoplasm; synthesizes lipids

• In the cell membrane; controls substance movement

• Inside the nucleus; houses RNA

• Inside the mitochondria; produces ATP

What is the main function of mitochondria in the cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To produce energy through cellular respiration

• To store water and nutrients

• To control cell division

Which organelle is involved in breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying substances?

• Peroxisome

• Ribosome

• Golgi Apparatus

• Lysosome