14 Questions
What is the main function of the ribosome in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Which cellular component is involved in the initial modification of many newly forming polypeptide chains of proteins and lipid synthesis?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
In which cell component does the assembly of subunits of ribosomes occur?
Nucleolus
Which cellular structure is responsible for the control of substances moving into and out of the cell?
Plasma Membrane
What is the main function of the nucleolus in a cell?
Assembly of ribosome subunits
Which cellular component is responsible for the final modification of proteins, lipids, and their sorting and packaging for use inside the cell or for export?
Golgi body
Which cell component is responsible for the encoding of hereditary information?
Nucleus
In which cell component does the physical separation and organization of DNA occur?
Golgi body
Which organelle is responsible for the initial modification of many newly forming polypeptide chains of proteins and lipid synthesis?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the main function of the lysosome in a cell?
Digestion of cellular waste
Which structure forms a simple scaffold that helps support the cell wall in some species?
Centrosome/Centrioles
Which cellular component is involved in the assembly of subunits of ribosomes?
Nucleolus
What is the function of the central vacuole in plant cells?
Storage of water and nutrients
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in cells?
Regulation of substances entering and exiting the cell
Test your knowledge on the cell components and their functions in different organisms such as archaebacteria, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Identify the roles of structures like cell walls, membranes, DNA, RNA, nucleolus, and ribosomes.
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