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Cell Parts and Their Functions Quiz status check

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

It controls which substances can enter or leave the cell.

b)

It is the site of cellular respiration.

c)

It stores the cell's genetic material.

d)

It is responsible for cell movement.

2.

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it produces energy?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondrion

c)

Nucleus

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

3.

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

a)

It packages proteins for secretion.

b)

It breaks down waste materials.

c)

It contains the cell's DNA.

d)

It is involved in protein synthesis.

4.

Which structure is responsible for making proteins?

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Lysosome

c)

Ribosome

d)

Vacuole

5.

What is the main function of the chloroplasts found in plant cells?

a)

To break down sugar molecules to release energy.

b)

To conduct photosynthesis.

c)

To store water and nutrients.

d)

To provide structural support.

6.

The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in:

a)

Storing DNA.

b)

Moving things around inside the cell and Synthesizing lipids.

c)

Generating energy.

d)

Moving the cell.

7.

What is the function of lysosomes?

a)

They produce proteins.

b)

They synthesize lipids.

c)

They digest excess or worn-out organelles, food particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria.

d)

They store food, water, and waste.

8.

Which of the following is a function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a)

It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

b)

It is the site of cellular respiration.

c)

It provides structural support and protection.

d)

It stores genetic material.

9.

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

a)

It acts as the cell's digestive component.

b)

It is responsible for photosynthesis.

c)

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell.

d)

It stores water and nutrients.

10.

Which of the following is a primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

a)

Facilitating photosynthesis

b)

Storing water and waste products

c)

Producing ATP

d)

Synthesizing proteins

11.

What is the primary function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

a)

It stores genetic information.

b)

It synthesizes ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and assembles ribosome subunits.

c)

It regulates cell division.

d)

It controls the cell's metabolism.

12.

What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

a)

It synthesizes proteins and lipids.

b)

It stores nutrients and waste products.

c)

It provides structural support and facilitates cell movement.

d)

It controls the cell's genetic material.

13.

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

a)

To facilitate cell division.

b)

To store genetic material.

c)

To synthesize proteins.

d)

To produce energy through cellular respiration.

14.

What is the primary role of ribosomes in a cell?

a)

To provide energy for the cell.

b)

To store genetic information.

c)

To break down waste materials.

d)

To synthesize proteins.

15.

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a)

To provide structural support and protection.

b)

To conduct photosynthesis.

c)

To synthesize proteins.

d)

To store nutrients and waste products.

16.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Chloroplast

17.

Which part of the cell is responsible for producing ATP, the energy currency of the cell?

a)

Endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Mitochondrion

d)

Golgi apparatus

18.

What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?

a)

To synthesize proteins.

b)

To conduct photosynthesis.

c)

To digest and break down waste materials and cellular debris.

d)

To store genetic information.

19.

Which part of the cell is responsible for maintaining its shape and structure?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Cell membrane

20.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum