Cell Structure and Function Quiz

What is the primary focus of the unit on cell structure and function?

• The history of biology

• The basic unit of life and its interactions

• The study of human anatomy

• The evolution of species

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• Absence of DNA

• Single-celled only

• Presence of membrane-bound organelles

• Lack of a nucleus

What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Lipid storage

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Energy production

What distinguishes the smooth ER from the rough ER?

• Production of ATP

• Presence of ribosomes

• Storage of DNA

• Synthesis of carbohydrates

What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• DNA replication

• Protein folding and packaging

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

• Nucleus

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• Breaking down macromolecules

• Protein synthesis

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Golgi apparatus

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Lysosome

What is the role of the central vacuole in plant cells?

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Maintaining turgor pressure

• Photosynthesis

What is a key feature of chloroplasts that is similar to mitochondria?

• Two membrane systems

• Lack of DNA

• Presence of ribosomes

• Single membrane structure