Eukaryotes Quiz

What is the defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• Presence of a cell wall

• Absence of a nucleus

• Smaller size compared to prokaryotic cells

• Presence of a nucleus

Which subtopic of eukaryotes focuses on the study of cell structure?

• genetics

• cytology

• ecology

• evolution

What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

• Store and protect DNA

• Synthesize proteins

• Regulate cell division

• Produce energy for the cell

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• lysosome

• ribosome

What is the function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Produce proteins for cellular functions

• Facilitate cell division

• Generate energy through cellular respiration

• Store and release genetic information

Which organelle is responsible for storing and processing cellular materials in eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?

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

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

• The function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells is to store genetic information.

• The function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells is to produce energy.

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down waste materials in eukaryotic cells?

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• nucleus

• lysosome

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells is protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and calcium storage.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells is energy production.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells is waste elimination.

• The function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells is DNA replication.

Which subtopic of eukaryotes focuses on the study of cell organelles?

• cell biology

• evolution

• ecology

• genetics