Cell Organization and Diversity Quiz
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Which organelle is responsible for generating energy through cellular respiration?

  • Lysosomes
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Ribosomes
  • Mitochondria (correct)

    • What is the function of smooth ER in a cell?

  • Protein synthesis
  • Enzyme breakdown
  • Lipid synthesis (correct)
  • Cellular respiration

    • What is the main function of the Golgi Apparatus?

  • Packaging, modification, and secretion of proteins and other molecules (correct)
  • Protein synthesis
  • Enzyme breakdown
  • Energy generation

    • Which organelle is responsible for breaking down cellular components?

    <p>Lysosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

    <p>Capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides a structural framework for the cell and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Regulating the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cell Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Nucleoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Flagella or Pili</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle possesses its own DNA, distinct from the nuclear DNA?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is found in bacteria and archaea?

    <p>Prokaryotic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of a true nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle plays a crucial role in protein and lipid synthesis?

    <p>Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Contain the genetic material (DNA) that directs cellular activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell possesses a complex internal organization with various organelles?

    <p>Eukaryotic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the genetic material (DNA) housed in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell has a membrane-bound organelle that protects the genetic material from damage?

    <p>Eukaryotic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Protein and lipid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell contains specialized organelles analogous to specialized organs in a multicellular organism?

    <p>Eukaryotic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Contain the genetic material (DNA) that directs cellular activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

    <p>Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell has a more complex internal organization?

    <p>Eukaryotic cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Protein synthesis and lipid synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus housing genetic material, while prokaryotic cells do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the genetic material (DNA) typically found in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>In the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organelle possesses its own DNA, distinct from the nuclear DNA?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of a true nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Pili</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Processing and packaging of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides a structural framework for the cell and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is involved in the packaging, modification, and secretion of proteins and other molecules in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Golgi Apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

    <p>Capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy through photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Recycling cellular components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for translating the genetic code into proteins in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Regulating the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for generating energy through cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cell Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle possesses its own DNA, distinct from the nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Providing a structural framework for the cell and serving as a medium for biochemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Presence of ribosomes on the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Recycling cellular components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the bacterial nucleus (nucleoid) in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Location of the bacterial chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

    <p>Capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Regulating the exchange of substances between the cell and its environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

    <p>Location of the genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Not present in prokaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides a rigid outer layer for prokaryotic cells, varying in composition depending on the type of prokaryote?

    <p>Cell Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plant cells?

    <p>Chloroplasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Generating energy through cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Golgi Apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Packaging, modifying, and secreting proteins and other molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Provides a structural framework and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

    <p>Eukaryotic cells lack a true nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Breaking down cellular components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cell Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for translating the genetic code into proteins in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

    <p>Converting light energy into chemical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hair-like appendages that aid in movement or attachment to surfaces in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Presence of a true nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides a structural framework for the cell and serves as a medium for biochemical reactions in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is involved in the packaging, modification, and secretion of proteins and other molecules in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Golgi Apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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