Cell Biology Quiz

What was the organism that sparked the narrator's interest in science?

• Owl

• Fruit fly

• Earthworm

• Amoeba

Which statement is NOT part of the modern cell theory?

• Cells are the smallest living units.

• All living things are made of cells.

• Cells can arise spontaneously.

• All cells come from pre-existing cells.

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have membrane-bound organelles.

• They lack a nucleus.

• They are always multicellular.

• They have a nucleus.

What is the function of ribosomes?

• They transport molecules.

• They produce energy.

• They store genetic material.

• They make proteins.

Which organelle is known as the 'power plant' of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus?

• Protein synthesis

• Packaging and sorting molecules

• Detoxification

• Energy production

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

What is the main function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Storage of materials

• Genetic information storage

Which structure provides additional protection and shape maintenance in plant cells?

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

In eukaryotic cells, where is DNA primarily located?

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm