15 Questions
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell
What are organelles in a cell?
Metabolic machines of the cell where most activities take place
What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
Control center of the cell
What is cytoplasm?
Gel-like substance where organelles are suspended
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell
What does 'organelles' mean?
Little organs
What is the role of organelles in a cell?
Sites where most of the activities of the cell take place
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
It acts as a highway transporting substances throughout the cell
What is the function of the mitochondria?
It is the powerhouse of the cell
What is the function of lysosomes?
It helps digest food and cell debris
What is the function of the Golgi bodies?
It is the packaging and distribution center of the cell
What is the role of ribosomes in the endoplasmic reticulum?
To make proteins
What is the main function of the outer mitochondrial membrane?
To provide more surface area for cellular respiration
What is the nickname for lysosomes due to their function?
Suicide sacs
What would be the consequence of malfunctioning lysosomes?
Digestion and destruction of the cell
Test your knowledge of cell organelles and their functions with this interactive quiz. Join Joe the human cell as he undergoes a thorough examination by the cell doctor, and learn about the important roles of organelles like the cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, and more. See if you can help Joe regain his energy by understanding the inner workings of his cellular components.
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