Cell Structure and Function Quiz

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?

• Synthesizes proteins

• Stores genetic information

• Transports nutrients

• Provides a medium for organelles

What is the role of plasmids in bacterial cells?

• Store energy

• Synthesize proteins

• Exchange DNA between cells

• Control cell division

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• Can be multicellular

• Contains membrane-enclosed organelles

• Lacks a cytoplasmic membrane

• Has a true nucleus

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Cell division

What is the composition of the cytoplasmic membrane?

• Carbohydrates and proteins

• Lipids and proteins

• Nucleic acids and proteins

• Lipids and carbohydrates

Which structure is absent in animal cells?

• Cell wall

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

What do thylakoids in blue-green algae primarily function in?

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• DNA replication

What is the main function of the nuclear membrane?

• Protects the nucleus

• Stores energy

• Regulates substance flow

• Synthesizes proteins

What type of cells have a capsule?

• Plant cells

• Animal cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

What is the primary component of plant cell walls?

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Protein

• Lipids