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Cell Parts and Functions Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the cilium in a cell?

a)

Movement of the cell or fluids on the cell surface

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Cell division

2.

Which part of the cell is responsible for organizing microtubules during cell division?

a)

Centriole

b)

Lysosome

c)

Peroxisome

d)

Mitochondrion

3.

What is the primary function of peroxisomes?

a)

Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

DNA replication

4.

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris?

a)

Lysosome

b)

Golgi body

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

5.

What is the main function of the cell/plasma membrane?

a)

Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell

b)

Energy production

c)

Protein synthesis

d)

Photosynthesis

6.

What is the role of the cytoplasm in a cell?

a)

Holds organelles in place and facilitates movement of materials

b)

DNA replication

c)

Protein synthesis

d)

Photosynthesis

7.

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

a)

Mitochondrion

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Golgi body

8.

What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

Synthesis of lipids and detoxification

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

DNA replication

9.

What is the function of the flagellum?

a)

Movement of the cell

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Cell division

10.

What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

a)

Provides structural support and facilitates cell movement

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

11.

What is the function of nuclear pores?

a)

Regulate the passage of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

12.

What is the role of the nuclear membrane?

a)

Encloses the nucleus and separates it from the cytoplasm

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

13.

What is contained within the nucleoplasm?

a)

Chromatin and nucleolus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Golgi bodies

14.

What is the function of the nucleolus?

a)

Ribosome production

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

15.

What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

Lipid synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

16.

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

Energy production

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

DNA replication

17.

What is the function of the Golgi body?

a)

Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

18.

What is the role of Golgi vesicles?

a)

Transporting materials within the cell

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis

19.

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

a)

Stores genetic material and controls cell activities

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Photosynthesis