Cell Biology Quiz

Which organelle is responsible for controlling the cell's activities and containing genetic material?

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To produce energy

• To control what enters and exits the cell

• To store water

• To make proteins

Which organelle is found only in plant cells and is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Vacuole

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

What is the main function of mitochondria?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To store genetic material

• To make proteins

• To protect the cell

Which organelle is responsible for making proteins in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

What is the primary function of the cell wall?

• To control cell division

• To store water

• To provide structure and support to plant cells

• To produce energy

Which organelle is often called the "powerhouse" of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

What is the main function of the cytoplasm?

• To produce energy

• To store genetic material

• For the organelles to float in

• To make proteins

Which organelle is responsible for storing water, nutrients, and waste products in the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

Which organelle is found in both plant and animal cells and is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Ribosome

• Vacuole