Cell Biology Quiz

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Store water

• Break down cellular debris

• Make ATP molecules

• Control center of the cell

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins in a cell?

• Mitochondrion

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Break down cellular debris

• Synthesize proteins

• Make ATP molecules

• Store genetic material

Which type of cells have organelles such as the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum?

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

What is the role of the mitochondrion in a cell?

• Store water

• Break down cellular debris

• Synthesize proteins

• Make ATP molecules

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

What is the function of vacuoles in a cell?

• Make ATP molecules

• Store different materials

• Break down cellular debris

• Synthesize proteins

Which structure helps maintain the shape of a cell?

• Cytoskeleton

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

What unique feature do some cells have that helps in movement?

• Cell wall

• Chloroplast

• Flagella

• Cilia

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• Synthesize proteins

• Receive and modify proteins

• Break down cellular debris

• Make ATP molecules