Cellular Commonalities and Diversities Across Kingdoms

Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To control the entry and exit of substances

• To provide structural support and protection

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To store genetic information

Which organelle is present in animal cells but not in most plant cells?

• Chloroplasts

• Vacuoles

• Lysosomes

• Golgi apparatus

What is the main structural difference between plant and animal cells?

• Animal cells have a cell membrane, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells contain chloroplasts, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have mitochondria, while animal cells do not.

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

• DNA

• Cytoplasm

• Membrane-bound organelles

• Cell membrane

In which type of organism would you find a peptidoglycan cell wall?

• Animals

• Plants

• Fungi

• Bacteria

Which structure is responsible for protein synthesis in all cells?

• Nucleolus

• Ribosomes

• Rough endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

What is the role of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• To break down macromolecules

• To store water and maintain turgor pressure

• To produce ATP

• To package and transport proteins

Which of the following is not a component of the endomembrane system?

• Nuclear envelope

• Chloroplast

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

Fungi cell walls are mainly composed of which substance?

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Peptidoglycan

• Lignin