Lesson 1-2

Question 1

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Answer 1

To regulate the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell.

Question 2

True or False: The cell wall is found in animal cells.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

cytoplasm

Question 4

Which organelle is responsible for storing nutrients and waste products?

Answer 4

Vacuole

Question 5

What structure provides support and protection to plant cells?

Answer 5

Cell wall

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Golgi apparatus

Answer 6

B) Mitochondria

Question 7

What is the main role of ribosomes in a cell?

Answer 7

To synthesize proteins.

Question 8

True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in lipid and protein synthesis.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _______ is involved in packaging and transporting proteins within the cell.

Answer 9

Golgi apparatus

Question 10

What organelle contains enzymes for digestion within the cell?

Answer 10

Lysosome

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis? A) Chloroplast B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus

Answer 11

A) Chloroplast

Question 12

Short Answer: What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 12

To provide structural support and shape to the cell.

Question 13

What is the primary function of the nucleus?

Answer 13

To store genetic material and control cell activities.

Question 14

True or False: Vacuoles are larger in animal cells than in plant cells.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a double-membrane structure that contains the cell’s DNA.

Answer 15

nucleus

Question 16

What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (Rough ER)?

Answer 16

The rough endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in the synthesis and processing of proteins.

Question 17

True or False: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum (Smooth ER) is studded with ribosomes.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for ________ synthesis.

Answer 18

lipid

Question 19

What role does the Golgi apparatus play in the cell?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’?

Answer 20

Mitochondria

Question 21

What is the main function of the central vacuole in plant cells?

Answer 21

The central vacuole stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain turgor pressure.

Question 22

True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Answer 23

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum? A) Protein synthesis B) Lipid synthesis C) DNA replication

Answer 24

B) Lipid synthesis

Question 25

What do ribosomes on the rough ER synthesize?

Answer 25

Proteins

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The Golgi apparatus is often referred to as the cell's ________ center.

Answer 26

shipping

Question 27

True or False: The central vacuole can also help in breaking down waste products.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What pigment is found in chloroplasts that is essential for photosynthesis?

Answer 28

Chlorophyll

Question 29

Multiple choice: Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying drugs and poisons? A) Rough ER B) Smooth ER C) Golgi apparatus

Answer 29

B) Smooth ER

Question 30

What is the structural feature of the rough endoplasmic reticulum that distinguishes it from the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 30

It has ribosomes on its surface.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The process by which chloroplasts convert sunlight into energy is called ________.

Answer 31

photosynthesis

Question 32

What type of molecules does the Golgi apparatus primarily work with?

Answer 32

Proteins and lipids

Question 33

True or False: Chloroplasts contain their own DNA.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Multiple choice: Which organelle is essential for maintaining cell shape and storing substances? A) Mitochondria B) Central vacuole C) Golgi apparatus

Answer 34

B) Central vacuole

Question 35

What is one of the main products of the rough ER?

Answer 35

Secretory proteins

Question 36

True or False: The Golgi apparatus is involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

What happens to proteins that are synthesized in the rough ER?

Answer 37

They are transported to the Golgi apparatus for modification and sorting.

Question 38

Multiple choice: Which organelle is primarily involved in energy production? A) Chloroplast B) Golgi apparatus C) Mitochondria

Answer 38

C) Mitochondria

Question 39

Vacuole function?

Answer 39

Storage of water, nutrients and waste

Question 40

Mitochondria function?

Answer 40

Produces atp for energy