Advanced Cell Structure and Functions Quiz

Which component of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell?

• Cholesterol

• Glycoproteins

• Phospholipid bilayer

• Transport proteins

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid synthesis

• DNA replication

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In the context of cell organelles, which structure is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for storage or transport out of the cell?

• Lysosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" due to its role in generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

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The process of photosynthesis primarily takes place in which part of the plant cell?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

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What is the significance of the fluid mosaic model in understanding the cell membrane?

• It describes the cell membrane as a rigid structure.

• It highlights the importance of cholesterol in membrane fluidity.

• It illustrates the cell membrane as a dynamic and fluid structure with various proteins embedded in or attached to a bilayer of phospholipids.

• It proves that cell membranes are impermeable to ions and polar molecules.

Which of the following best describes the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

• It is the site of cellular respiration.

• It acts as the storage center for DNA.

• It is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

• It is responsible for digesting cellular waste.

How do lysosomes function in a cell?

• By synthesizing proteins

• By producing ATP

• By breaking down cellular waste and debris

• By facilitating photosynthesis

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

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Storing nutrients and waste products

• Cellular respiration

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• It absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

• It captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• It synthesizes glucose from water.

• It releases oxygen as a by-product.

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