Cell Theory and Cellular Structure Quiz
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
A. To package DNA
B. To synthesize proteins and lipids
C. To produce energy
D. To digest food particles
What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?
A. Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not.
B. Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.
C. Animal cells contain mitochondria, while plant cells do not.
D. Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.
Which statement is part of the cell theory?
A. All living things are made up of atoms.
B. Cells can only come from nonliving materials.
C. All living things are made up of cells.
D. Only animals are composed of cells.
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the cell theory?
A. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
B. The cell is the basic unit of life.
C. All cells arise from pre-existing, non-living matter.
D. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
A. Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells.
B. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.
C. Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall, while eukaryotic cells do not.
D. Eukaryotic cells cannot reproduce.
Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
A. Lysosome
B. Peroxisome
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Mitochondrion
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
A. To produce energy
B. To synthesize proteins
C. To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell
D. To break down cellular waste
What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
A. To produce lipids
B. To detoxify chemicals
C. To synthesize proteins
D. To package and distribute proteins
Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
A. They lack a nucleus.
B. They are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
C. They contain membrane-bound organelles.
D. They do not have a plasma membrane.
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
A. To control what enters and leaves the cell.
B. To provide energy for the cell.
C. To store the cell’s genetic material.
D. To produce proteins.
What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
A. Nucleic acids
B. Proteins
C. Phospholipids
D. Carbohydrates
Which structure is NOT found in animal cells?
A. Mitochondria
B. Chloroplasts
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes
Which of the following is a function of the cell wall in plant cells?
A. To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell
B. To provide structural support and protection
C. To store genetic information
D. To produce energy through photosynthesis
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell nucleus?
A. Storing the cell’s DNA
B. Controlling the cell’s activities
C. Producing energy for the cell
D. Regulating cell growth