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Cell Biology Quiz on Organelles

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What is the primary function of a ribosome within a cell?

Recycle old organelles
Provide genetic instructions
Make protein (correct)
Store water and nutrients

What role does the nucleus play in a cell?

Stores water and nutrients
Acts as the boundary of the cell
Provides genetic instructions (correct)
Makes ribosomes

Which organelle is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

Chloroplast (correct)
Lysosomes
Mitochondria
Golgi Body

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

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What differentiates the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) from the smooth ER?

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Nucleus

The control center of the cell, containing genetic instructions (DNA) that guide all cell activities.

Ribosomes

Tiny organelles responsible for protein synthesis, the building blocks of cells.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance inside a cell that holds all the organelles.

Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for converting food into usable energy (ATP).

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Cell Wall

A rigid outer layer that protects plant cells and gives them their shape.