Cell Structure and Function Quiz

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organism

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Which part of the cell is responsible for producing energy?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To store genetic information

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To produce proteins

• To provide structural support

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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus

• They have membrane-bound organelles

• They lack a nucleus

• They are multicellular

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How do plant cells differ from animal cells?

• Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not

• Animal cells have chloroplasts, while plant cells do not

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not

• Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

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Describe the role of the nucleus in a cell.

• It produces energy for the cell

• It controls the cell's activities and contains DNA

• It synthesizes proteins

• It transports materials within the cell

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Which of the following best describes a multicellular organism?

• An organism made of a single cell

• An organism made of many cells with specialized functions

• An organism without a nucleus

• An organism with only one type of cell

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To store nutrients

• To transport materials

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Explain how the structure of a cell membrane contributes to its function.

• The rigid structure allows it to provide support

• The flexible structure allows it to control the movement of substances in and out

• The thick structure allows it to store nutrients

• The transparent structure allows it to conduct photosynthesis

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