Cell Organelles Understanding Check

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Waste storage

• Photosynthesis

Which organelle is responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy in plant cells?

• Golgi body

• Mitochondria

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Lipid synthesis

• Energy conversion

• Protein synthesis

• Waste digestion

Which organelle is involved in the modification, packaging, and shipping of molecules within a cell?

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

• Golgi body

• Nucleus

What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

• Waste storage

• Energy production

• Lipid synthesis

• Protein synthesis

Where are ribosomes located in a cell that produce proteins for export from the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Lysosomes

Which organelle contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Golgi body

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the main function of vacuoles in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Energy production

• Food, water and waste storage

Where are calcium ions stored in a cell?

• Vacuole

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

Which organelle contains enzymes to digest molecules and non-functioning organelles?

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Chloroplast

• Lysosomes