Cell Structures and Functions Quiz

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

• To produce energy

• To store water

• To house genetic information

• To synthesize lipids

Where are ribosomes synthesized within the cell?

• In the Golgi apparatus

• In the mitochondria

• In the nucleolus

• In the smooth ER

What is the main role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

• To synthesize proteins

• To detoxify harmful substances

• To produce ATP

• To store calcium ions

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

What is the function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• To produce proteins

• To store water and maintain turgidity

• To synthesize ribosomes

• To sort and ship proteins