Cell Biology Basics Quiz

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What is the primary function of the large central vacuole in plant cells?

To maintain turgor pressure and support the cell structure (correct)

To transmit impulses between cells

To store long-term energy reserves

To aid in cell division

Which of the following is a key difference between plant and animal cells?

Both plant and animal cells have a large central vacuole

Animal cells have centrioles, while plant cells do not

Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall, while animal cells do not (correct)

What is the primary function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

To aid in the transport of oxygen through the plant

To allow communication between neighboring plant cells (correct)

To protect the plant against pathogens

To store starch for long-term energy reserves

Which of the following is a type of specialized animal cell?

Nerve cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of glycogen in animal cells?

To serve as a short-term energy reserve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

To control the movement of substances into and out of the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of cell?

Mitotic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

To modify and package proteins and lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis?

Ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nucleus?

To contain the genetic material and control the cell's activities Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

Cell Biology Basics Quiz

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What is the primary function of the large central vacuole in plant cells?

Which of the following is a key difference between plant and animal cells?

What is the primary function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

Which of the following is a type of specialized animal cell?

What is the primary function of glycogen in animal cells?

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

Which of the following is not a type of cell?

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis?

What is the main function of the nucleus?

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

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