Basic Concepts of Cell Biology and Biochemistry Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on organelles, molecules, and cellular processes. Explore basic concepts in cell biology and biochemistry.

#1

Which organelle is responsible for the production of ATP in eukaryotic cells?

Nucleus
Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
#2

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Ionic bond
Hydrogen bond
Covalent bond
Van der Waals interaction
#3

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

Cell
Atom
Molecule
Tissue
#4

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?

Phospholipids
Cholesterol
Proteins
Nucleic acids
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells?

Presence of ribosomes
Absence of a nucleus
Circular DNA
Presence of membrane-bound organelles
#6

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in cells?

Enzymatic catalysis
Cellular structure
Energy storage
Cell signaling
#7

What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a cell?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Detoxification
Calcium storage
#8

Which of the following is a polysaccharide commonly found in the cell walls of plants?

Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
Chitin
#9

What is the name of the process by which cells engulf solid particles by wrapping pseudopodia around them?

Phagocytosis
Pinocytosis
Exocytosis
Endocytosis
#10

Which of the following organelles is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

Mitochondria
Lysosome
Golgi apparatus
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
#11

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells?

Presence of membrane-bound organelles
Nuclear envelope
Circular DNA
Larger in size compared to eukaryotic cells
#12

What is the name of the organelle responsible for synthesizing ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in eukaryotic cells?

Nucleolus
Ribosome
Endoplasmic reticulum
Nucleus
#13

What is the term for the process by which cells replicate their DNA prior to cell division?

Translation
Transcription
Replication
Recombination
#14

What is the name of the process by which cells engulf liquid droplets from their surroundings?

Phagocytosis
Pinocytosis
Exocytosis
Endocytosis
#15

Which type of molecule functions as a biological catalyst, speeding up chemical reactions in cells?

Lipids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic acids

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