Cellular Organization and Specialization Quiz

Test your understanding of cellular organization and specialization with these quiz questions covering organelles, cell functions, and structures.

#1

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
Ribosome
#2

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

To provide structural support
To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell
To synthesize proteins
To store genetic material
#3

What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

To synthesize proteins
To store genetic material
To produce energy
To break down waste products
#4

Which structure is responsible for the synthesis of lipids and detoxification of harmful substances in a cell?

Ribosome
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
#5

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Golgi apparatus
Endoplasmic reticulum
#6

What is the function of the centrioles in animal cells?

To produce ATP
To synthesize proteins
To assist in cell division
To store genetic material
#7

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Presence of a nucleus
Absence of membrane-bound organelles
Large size
Presence of chloroplasts
#8

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

Energy production
Protein synthesis
Waste digestion
Photosynthesis
#9

What is the role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

To provide structural support
To synthesize proteins
To store genetic material
To produce energy
#10

Which type of cell division results in the formation of gametes?

Mitosis
Meiosis
Binary fission
Budding
#11

Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification of harmful substances?

Ribosome
Peroxisome
Lysosome
Endoplasmic reticulum
#12

What is the primary function of the cilia and flagella in cells?

Cellular respiration
Cell movement
Protein synthesis
Waste digestion
#13

Which process involves the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP?

Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration
Fermentation
Glycolysis
#14

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

Protein synthesis
Energy production
Modification and packaging of proteins
Waste digestion
#15

Which cell structure is responsible for maintaining cell shape and providing mechanical support?

Nucleus
Cell membrane
Cytoskeleton
Endoplasmic reticulum
#16

What is the role of the extracellular matrix in multicellular organisms?

Cellular respiration
Cell adhesion and support
Protein synthesis
Waste elimination
#17

Which type of junction provides direct channels between adjacent cells for the passage of ions, sugars, and small molecules?

Tight junctions
Desmosomes
Gap junctions
Plasmodesmata

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