Cell Structure and Function Concept Quiz
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Why might stem cell research lead to a cure for diabetes?
A. Stem cells can be used to grow pancreas cells that produce insulin.
B. Stem cells can create babies that have normal functioning pancreases.
How is genetic information stored in prokaryotic cells?
A. In the nucleus
B. In the cytoplasm
C. In the mitochondria
D. In the vacuole
Describe the function of the mitochondria.
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store water and nutrients
C. To produce energy through cellular respiration
D. To provide structural support to the cell
Contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
A. Eukaryotic cells have flagella; Prokaryotic cells do not
B. Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall; Prokaryotic cells do not
C. Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus; Eukaryotic cells do not
D. Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells
What organelles are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
A. Ribosomes and cell membrane
B. Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
C. Nucleus and mitochondria
D. Chloroplast and cell wall
What organelles are found in animal cells but not in plant cells?
A. Lysosomes and centrioles
B. Ribosomes and cell membrane
C. Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus and mitochondria
Which component of a red blood cell is responsible for carrying oxygen?
A. hemoglobin
B. cell membrane
C. platelets
D. plasma
Describe and diagram the relationship between mitochondria and chloroplast.
A. They are unrelated organelles
B. They are both involved in photosynthesis
C. They work together to produce ATP
D. They are found only in animal cells
What is the purpose of chlorophyll in the chloroplast?
A. To store genetic information
B. To produce ATP
C. To regulate cell growth
D. To capture light energy for photosynthesis
What type of human cell ejects its nucleus when it reaches maturity?
A. nerve cell
B. muscle cell
C. red blood cell
D. skin cell
Describe the function of ribosomes.
A. To store water and nutrients
B. To synthesize proteins
C. To regulate cell growth
D. To produce energy
What is the primary function of stem cells in the human body?
A. To provide structural support to tissues and organs
B. To differentiate into specialized cell types for repair and growth
C. To produce energy for cellular processes
D. To protect the body from pathogens
The cell membrane is selectively permeable, which means…
A. All materials can enter and leave the cell
B. Certain things can enter while others cannot
C. The cell manually sorts through all materials
D. Only certain cells can interact with the cell.
What is the advantage of the cristae in the mitochondria?
A. Storage of genetic material
B. Increased surface area for chemical reactions
C. Protection against pathogens
D. Regulation of cell metabolism
What is the function of a cell surface identify marker protein?
A. It sends messages to the rest of the cell.
B. It catalyses a reaction (breaks down glucose with insulin)
C. It attaches to neighboring cells like glue.
D. It facilitates the transfer of solutes into the cell.
E. It uses carbohydrates to determine if the neighbor is self (our own cells) or nonself (foreign).
Describe the function of the cell wall. What organic compound is used to construct cell walls?
A. To provide structural support; Cellulose
B. To regulate cell growth; Starch
C. To store genetic information; DNA
D. To produce energy; Glucose
What organelles are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A. Nucleus and mitochondria
B. Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
C. Ribosomes and cell membrane
D. Chloroplast and cell wall
Describe the function of the vacuole.
A. To synthesize proteins
B. To store water and nutrients
C. To produce ATP
D. To regulate cell growth
What are the functions of the nucleus?
A. Protein synthesis
B. Photosynthesis
C. Storage of genetic information and control of cell activities
D. ATP production
What are the components of the cell membrane?
A. Phospholipids and proteins
B. Nucleotides and enzymes
C. Nucleic acids and carbohydrates
D. Amino acids and lipids
List the following from largest to smallest: Gene, Eukaryotic Cell, Prokaryotic Cell, Virus
A. Eukaryotic Cell, Prokaryotic Cell, Gene, Virus
B. Eukaryotic Cell, Prokaryotic Cell, Virus, Gene
C. Prokaryotic Cell, Eukaryotic Cell, Gene, Virus
D. Prokaryotic Cell, Eukaryotic Cell, Virus, Gene
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