Animal Cells Basics Quiz

What is a key difference in shape between animal and plant cells?

• Plant cells have no defined shape.

• Animal cells are often irregular or round.

• Plant cells are irregular in shape.

• Animal cells are always rectangular.

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To provide energy to the cell.

• To produce proteins.

• To store genetic information.

• To control what enters and exits the cell.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cytoplasm?

• Storing dissolved substances.

• Storing genetic information.

• Facilitating chemical reactions.

• Providing a medium for cellular processes.

What is housed within the nucleus of a cell?

• Cytoplasm.

• Cell membrane.

• DNA.

• Mitochondria.

What is the role of DNA within the nucleus?

• To provide energy.

• To store and transmit genetic information.

• To produce proteins.

• To control cell permeability.

How do vacuoles in animal cells differ from those in plant cells?

• Animal cell vacuoles are permanent.

• Plant cell vacuoles do not store water.

• Animal cell vacuoles are temporary and small.

• Plant cell vacuoles are temporary.

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

• To store energy.

• To digest and recycle cellular waste.

• To produce proteins.

• To transport substances across the cell.

What is the main function of mitochondria in cells?

• To store genetic information.

• To produce cellular energy through cellular respiration.

• To control cell permeability.

• To synthesize proteins.

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

• Nucleus.

• Mitochondria.

• Lysosome.

• Vacuole.

What is a key difference between vesicles and vacuoles?

• Vesicles store genetic information.

• Vacuoles are only found in animal cells.

• Vesicles are a type of vacuole with specialized functions.

• Vesicles are larger than vacuoles.