Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function Quiz

Which organelle is responsible for converting energy in eukaryotic cells?

What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

Which organelles are part of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells?

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and sorting proteins in eukaryotic cells?

Which organelle is responsible for carrying out oxidation or other conversions and produces hydrogen peroxide as a by-product?

Which organelle contains hydrolytic enzymes used to digest macromolecules and can also break down the cell when it dies?

Which organelle is responsible for processing and packaging materials for secretion?

Which organelle is found in plants and algae and is a site of photosynthesis?

What is the function of the nuclear envelope?

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

What is the difference in beating pattern between flagella and cilia?

Cellular Organelles and Functions

Mitochondria are responsible for converting energy in eukaryotic cells.
The nucleus is responsible for storing genetic material in eukaryotic cells.

Endomembrane System

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vacuoles are part of the endomembrane system in eukaryotic cells.

Cell Walls and Plant Cells

The cell wall provides structural support, protection, and maintains cell shape in plant cells.

Protein Synthesis and Processing

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells.
The rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is responsible for packaging and sorting proteins in eukaryotic cells.

Organelle Functions

Peroxisomes carry out oxidation or other conversions and produce hydrogen peroxide as a by-product.
Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes used to digest macromolecules and can break down the cell when it dies.
The Golgi apparatus is responsible for processing and packaging materials for secretion.

Photosynthesis and Plant Cells

Chloroplasts are found in plants and algae and are sites of photosynthesis.

Nuclear Envelope and Plasma Membrane

The nuclear envelope regulates the movement of molecules in and out of the nucleus.
The plasma membrane regulates the movement of molecules in and out of the cell.

Flagella and Cilia

Flagella have a whip-like movement pattern, while cilia have a wave-like movement pattern.

Test your knowledge of eukaryotic cell structure and function in this quiz! Identify organelles, understand the role of the nucleus, and describe the endomembrane system. Don't forget to brush up on the two energy-converting organelles!