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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

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

Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Nucleoid (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mitochondria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

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

Which type of cell is found in bacteria and archaea?

<p>Prokaryotic cell (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Nucleus (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell has a more complex internal organization?

<p>Eukaryotic cell (B)</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 (A)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Mitochondria (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

<p>Cell wall (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Protein synthesis (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

<p>Photosynthesis (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

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

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

<p>Ribosomes (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

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

Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Cytoplasm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mitochondria (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Recycling cellular components (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Not present in prokaryotic cells (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Generating energy through cellular respiration (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

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

Where is the genetic material typically found in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Cytoplasm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides structural support and protection for prokaryotic cells?

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

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

<p>Ribosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

<p>Converting light energy into chemical energy (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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