Cell Structure and Function Essentials

What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in a cell?

• To store genetic material

• To control cell activities

• To synthesize proteins

• To act as the outer boundary of the cell

Which part of the cell is known as the control center?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Plasma membrane

• Lysosome

What is the function of chromatin in the cell?

• To produce energy

• To package DNA into a smaller volume

• To detoxify cells

• To synthesize proteins

Which organelle is responsible for intracellular digestion?

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

What is the main function of mitochondria?

• To synthesize lipids

• To package proteins

• To generate energy

• To detoxify cells

What do centrioles help with during cell division?

• Aster and spindle formation

• DNA packaging

• Lipid metabolism

• Protein synthesis

What is the role of microvilli in a cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store energy

• To detoxify cells

• To increase cell surface area

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying cells from free radicals?

• Lysosome

• Peroxisome

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• To package proteins

• To synthesize lipids

• To generate energy

• To detoxify cells

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

• To generate energy

• To detoxify cells

• To synthesize proteins

• To package DNA