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Biology Quiz: Cell Structure and Function

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells?

a)

A. Regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell

b)

B. Synthesizes proteins

c)

D. Maintains cell shape

d)

C. Stores energy

2.

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

a)

D. Peroxisomes

b)

A. Golgi apparatus

c)

B. Lysosome

d)

C. Mitochondria

3.

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

a)

D. Modifying, packaging, and transporting lipids and proteins

b)

C. Carbohydrate synthesis

c)

B. Lipid synthesis

d)

A. Protein synthesis

4.

Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

a)

D. Peroxisomes

b)

C. Centrosomes

c)

B. Chloroplasts

d)

A. Lysosomes

5.

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

a)

C. Regulating water concentration

b)

B. Storing proteins

c)

D. Detoxifying poisons

d)

A. Producing energy

6.

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

a)

B. Lysosome

b)

A. Golgi apparatus

c)

D. Peroxisomes

d)

C. Mitochondria

7.

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

a)

D. Detoxification

b)

A. Synthesizing lipids

c)

B. Producing energy

d)

C. Protein synthesis

8.

Which component of the cell is responsible for breaking down fatty acids and amino acids?

a)

A. Mitochondria

b)

B. Lysosome

c)

C. Peroxisomes

d)

D. Golgi apparatus

9.

What is the main function of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells?

a)

D. Detoxifying poisons

b)

C. Synthesizing carbohydrates

c)

B. Modifying, packaging, and transporting lipids and proteins

d)

A. Producing energy

10.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

B. Peroxisomes

b)

A. Mitochondria

c)

C. Lysosome

d)

D. Chloroplasts