Cell Biology Quiz

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Storage of genetic material

• Photosynthesis

Which structure surrounds the nucleus and is embedded with pores?

• Cell membrane

• Nuclear envelope

• Mitochondrial membrane

• Chloroplast membrane

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid synthesis

• DNA replication

Where can ribosomes be located within eukaryotic cells?

• Only in the nucleus

• Only in the cytosol

• In the cytosol and rough ER

• Only in the mitochondria

What is the function of the pores in the nuclear envelope?

• To allow ribosomes to exit the nucleus

• To control the rate of transcription and translation

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic material

What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Aerobic respiration

• Lipid storage

Which part of the mitochondrion contains the electron transport chain and ATP synthase?

• Outer membrane

• Inner membrane

• Matrix

• Intermembrane space

What is the main role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid storage

What structure in the chloroplast connects and separates the thylakoid stacks?

• Stroma

• Grana

• Lamellae

• Photosystems

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

• Sorting and modifying proteins

• Energy production