cell organelles

Question 1

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Answer 1

The nucleus controls cell activities and stores genetic information.

Question 2

True or False: Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the powerhouse of the cell.

Answer 3

mitochondria

Question 4

What type of cell contains chloroplasts?

Answer 4

Plant cells

Question 5

What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 5

The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis and transport of proteins and lipids.

Question 6

Which organelle is known as the ‘cell’s digestive system’?

Answer 6

Lysosome

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is involved in energy production? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Golgi apparatus D) Nucleus

Answer 7

B) Mitochondria

Question 8

What structure surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves?

Answer 8

Cell membrane

Question 9

True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Answer 10

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

Answer 11

chloroplast

Question 12

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances?

Answer 12

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 13

What type of cells contain lysosomes?

Answer 13

Animal cells

Question 14

What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 14

The cytoskeleton provides structural support and helps in cell movement.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for packaging proteins? A) Nucleus B) Golgi apparatus C) Ribosome D) Mitochondria

Answer 15

B) Golgi apparatus

Question 16

True or False: The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the main function of vacuoles in plant cells?

Answer 17

Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell.

Answer 18

cytoplasm

Question 19

What organelle is involved in lipid synthesis?

Answer 19

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 20

Which organelle is responsible for the production of ribosomes?

Answer 20

Nucleolus

Question 21

True or False: All organelles are membrane-bound.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What is the function of peroxisomes?

Answer 22

Peroxisomes break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in cellular respiration? A) Chloroplast B) Mitochondria C) Ribosome D) Golgi apparatus

Answer 23

B) Mitochondria

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.

Answer 24

nucleolus

Question 25

What is the role of centrioles in animal cells?

Answer 25

Centrioles help in cell division by organizing the mitotic spindle.

Question 26

True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the function of the cell wall?

Answer 27

The cell wall provides structural support and protection to plant cells.

Question 28

Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins for secretion?

Answer 28

Golgi apparatus

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an organelle? A) Mitochondria B) Ribosome C) Cytoplasm D) Nucleus

Answer 29

C) Cytoplasm

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The __________ helps maintain the shape of plant cells.

Answer 30

cell wall

Question 31

What is the primary role of ribosomes?

Answer 31

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Question 32

True or False: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the production of steroids.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

Answer 33

The plasma membrane regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Question 34

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ATP?

Answer 34

Mitochondria

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps cells maintain their shape.

Answer 35

cytoskeleton

Question 36

What structure is found only in plant cells and not in animal cells?

Answer 36

Cell wall

Question 37

True or False: Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste materials.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What is the primary function of the vacuole in animal cells?

Answer 38

Vacuoles in animal cells store nutrients and waste products, but are generally smaller than in plant cells.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of proteins? A) Golgi apparatus B) Ribosome C) Lysosome D) Mitochondria

Answer 39

B) Ribosome

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for detoxifying harmful metabolic byproducts.

Answer 40

peroxisome

Question 41

What is the function of the nucleolus?

Answer 41

The nucleolus produces ribosomal RNA and assembles ribosomes.

Question 42

True or False: All eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

What is the role of the cytoplasm?

Answer 43

The cytoplasm is the gel-like substance that fills the cell and holds the organelles.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in sorting and shipping proteins.

Answer 44

Golgi apparatus

Question 45

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Answer 45

Chloroplasts conduct photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy.

Question 46

True or False: Animal cells have a rigid cell wall.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 47

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein synthesis and processing.

Question 48

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of lipids?

Answer 48

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 49

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the 'suicide bag' of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Lysosome C) Golgi apparatus D) Mitochondria

Answer 49

B) Lysosome

Question 50

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane structure that contains the genetic material.

Answer 50

nucleus

Question 51

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Answer 51

The cell membrane regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.