Cell quiz

What is the basic structural and functional unit found in all living organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organ system

What is the role of the cell/plasma membrane?

• It stores genetic information

• It controls the passage of substances in and out of the cell

• It produces energy for the cell

• It synthesizes proteins

What is the cytosol?

• A type of organelle

• A fluid present in the cell membrane

• A network of filaments

• A type of cell

Which of the following is NOT a type of cytoskeletal filament?

• Microfilaments

• Microtubules

• Intermediate filaments

• Plasma filaments

What is the function of organelles within the cytoplasm?

• They provide structural support

• They perform specialized functions such as food absorption, energy production, and excretion

• They control the cell's movement

• They store waste products

Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy in the form of ATP and is found in active cells like skeletal muscle?

• Ribosomes

• Golgi body

• Mitochondria

• Lysosomes

What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

• Synthesis and transport of lipids

• Synthesis of protein and transport within the cell

• Storage of digestive enzymes

• Manufacture of ribosomes

Which organelle contains RNA and is responsible for the manufacture of ribosomes?

• Nucleolus

• Centrioles

• Vacuole

• Vesicles

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

• Synthesis of proteins

• Storage of genetic material

• Digestion of unwanted material within the cell

• Transport of lipids

Which organelle is described as an elaborate system of membranes and flattened sacs with no ribosomes attached?

• Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)

• Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)

• Golgi body

• Vesicles