Unit 1 Exam Questions

Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging ?

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Lysosomes

• Ribosomes

What is the function of the nucleolus?

• To produce ribosomes

• To store lipids

• To break down waste

• To transport nutrients

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling cell activities?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Nuclear pores

• Golgi

What are the two separate parts of the nucleus called?

• Nucleolus and cytoplasm

• Nucleolus and nuclear membrane

• Nucleolus and mitochondria

• Nucleolus and ribosomes

Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid synthesis?

• Rough endoplasmic reticulum

• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

• Both types

• Neither type

What is the role of the mitochondria?

• Store DNA

• Make energy

• Produce lipids

• Transport proteins

Lysosomes are described as being what type of vesicles?

• Energy-producing

• Digestive

• Transport

• Storage

What is the role of digestive enzymes in lysosomes?

• To synthesize proteins

• To break down material

• To store energy

• To transport nutrients

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

• To transport lipids

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum