15 Questions
What is the outer membrane of the cell made of?
Double layer of fat molecules called phospholipids
What is the nucleus responsible for in the cell?
Directing all the cell’s activities
What is stored on chromosomes in the nucleus?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
Where are ribosomes made in the cell?
Inside the nucleolus
What is the cytoplasm made of?
Fluid material between the cell membrane and the nucleus
Where are some ribosomes found in the cell?
In the cytoplasm
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
Digesting food particles
What type of endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes attached to it?
Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)
What organelle chemically changes the fats and proteins produced by the endoplasmic reticulum?
Golgi apparatus
What is the process called when lysosomes break open and decompose the cell?
Apoptosis
What is the main function of chloroplasts?
Conducting photosynthesis
What is the primary role of mitochondria in the cell?
Producing energy from glucose through cellular respiration
What is the function of vacuoles in a plant cell?
Creating turgor pressure in plant cells
What is the role of the centrosome in a cell?
Assisting in cell division in animal cells
What is the function of the cell wall in a plant cell?
Providing support and protection
Test your knowledge of cell organelles and membranes with this quiz. Learn about the functions of different organelles and the composition of cell membranes.
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