Cell Quiz

What is the basic structural unit of all living organisms?

• atom

• organ

• molecule

• cell

Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy in a cell?

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• ribosome

• nucleus

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• The function of the cell membrane is to regulate the transport of molecules and ions into and out of the cell.

• The function of the cell membrane is to produce energy for the cell.

• The function of the cell membrane is to store genetic information.

• The function of the cell membrane is to provide structural support to the cell.

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Generate energy for the cell

• Store and protect DNA

• Control cell division

• Produce proteins

What is the process by which cells divide and reproduce called?

• cell division

• cell regeneration

• cell multiplication

• cell replication

What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

• interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis

• G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase

• telophase, interphase, cytokinesis

• prophase, metaphase, anaphase

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• ribosome

• lysosome

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Regulates cell division

• Stores genetic information

• Transports nutrients

• Produces energy

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

• The function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell is to store genetic information.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell is to modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell is to produce energy for the cell.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell is to regulate cell division.

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and molecule transport.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is waste elimination.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is DNA replication.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell is energy production.