Cell Organelles and Genetic Material Quiz

What is the primary function of granules in the cytoplasm?

• To provide structural support

• To store food materials

• To transport genetic information

• To facilitate cell division

What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

• To store water and nutrients

• To facilitate cell movement

• To produce energy

• To synthesize proteins

In plant cells, where is the nucleus typically located?

• Near the plasma membrane

• In the center of the cell

• Adjacent to the mitochondria

• Near the cell wall

What are chromosomes primarily responsible for during cell division?

• Maintaining cell shape

• Transporting nutrients

• Ensuring genetic continuity

• Producing energy

Which of the following is a characteristic of diploid cells?

• They are only found in plants

• They lack a nucleus

• They have two sets of homologous chromosomes

• They have a single set of chromosomes

Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?

• A ribos sugar molecule

• A nitrogen base

• A lipid molecule

• A phosphoric acid molecule

What is the main function of DNA in cells?

• To transport proteins

• To regulate cell temperature

• To store genetic information

• To provide energy

Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

• Nuclear RNA (nRNA)

• Transfer RNA (tRNA)

• Messenger RNA (mRNA)

• Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

What is the role of nucleoli within the nucleus?

• To store genetic information

• To produce ribosomes

• To transport nutrients

• To regulate cell division

Which cells are typically anucleate?

• Mature red blood cells

• Liver cells

• Nerve cells

• Muscle cells