Cell Structure and Function Quiz

Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• To store genetic information

• To convert glucose into ATP

• To synthesize proteins

• To digest waste products

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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• Presence of a nucleus

• Lack of membrane-bound organelles

• Presence of chloroplasts

• Presence of a cell wall made of cellulose

What is the main role of ribosomes in a cell?

• To produce ATP

• To synthesize proteins

• To store nutrients

• To transport materials

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Which of the following is true about the cell wall in plant cells?

• It is made of a phospholipid bilayer

• It provides structural support and is not found in animal cells

• It is involved in protein synthesis

• It stores genetic material

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What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

• To produce glucose

• To digest waste products and foreign materials

• To transport proteins

• To store water

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Which of the following is a difference between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have mitochondria, animal cells do not

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

• Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells do not

• Animal cells have vacuoles, plant cells do not

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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

• To produce ATP

• To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids

• To store genetic information

• To digest cellular waste

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Which of the following best describes a specialized adaptation of red blood cells?

• They have a rigid cell wall

• They lack a nucleus to maximize space for hemoglobin

• They contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis

• They have a large central vacuole

What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

• to make the plant rigid and supported

• to make proteins

• to supply energy to the cell

• to digest waste materials

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