Cell Biology and Biochemical Processes Quiz

Test your knowledge of cell biology and biochemical processes with these challenging questions on organelles, cellular functions, and molecular processes.

#1

Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP in eukaryotic cells?

Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Nucleus
#2

What is the primary function of the ribosomes in a cell?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
DNA replication
Cellular respiration
#3

Which molecule serves as the universal energy currency of the cell?

Glucose
ATP
DNA
RNA
#4

What is the function of the nucleolus within the nucleus of a cell?

Protein synthesis
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis
Lipid synthesis
DNA replication
#5

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Detoxification
Energy production
#6

Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
DNA
#7

Which cellular process involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, without the use of energy?

Active transport
Facilitated diffusion
Endocytosis
Exocytosis
#8

What is the main function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
ATP production
Ribosome assembly
#9

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during DNA replication?

DNA ligase
DNA polymerase
Helicase
RNA polymerase
#10

In glycolysis, glucose is broken down into two molecules of what compound?

Pyruvate
Lactic acid
Acetyl-CoA
Citrate
#11

Which cellular organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

Lysosome
Peroxisome
Vacuole
Endoplasmic reticulum
#12

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Energy production
Protein synthesis
Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell
DNA replication
#13

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
#14

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Modification and packaging of proteins
Energy production
#15

Which of the following is a type of passive transport that involves the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

Active transport
Osmosis
Facilitated diffusion
Endocytosis
#16

What is the role of tRNA (transfer RNA) in protein synthesis?

Carrying amino acids to the ribosome
Synthesizing proteins
Providing structural support to the cell
Facilitating DNA replication
#17

Which phase of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids and their movement towards opposite poles of the cell?

Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
#18

What is the product of the Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle) in cellular respiration?

ATP
NADH
Carbon dioxide
Acetyl-CoA

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