Biology - Cell Organelles

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Test contains questions over the structure and functions of cell organelles.

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1.

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?
- A.
  
  Cell wall
- B.
  
  Vacuole
- C.
  
  Nucleus
- D.
  
  Cell
2.

The molecule that forms the core of the cell membrane is called the:
- A.
  
  Lipid bilayer
- B.
  
  Phosphobilayer
- C.
  
  Phospholipid
- D.
  
  Lipid membrane
3.

The process by which substances pass through the cell membrane without expending energy is called:
- A.
  
  Endocytosis
- B.
  
  Passive transport
- C.
  
  Active transport
- D.
  
  Phagocytosis
4.

The process by which substances move from regions of high concentration to regions of low concentration is called:
- A.
  
  Phagocytosis
- B.
  
  Diffusion
- C.
  
  Active transport
- D.
  
  Endocytosis
5.

The movement of water through a selectively peremeable membrane is known as:
- A.
  
  Facilitated diffusion
- B.
  
  Osmosis
- C.
  
  Diffusion
- D.
  
  Active transport
6.

Why is the nucleus important?
- A.
  
  it contains nearly all of a cell's DNA
- B.
  
  It is the control center of the cell
- C.
  
  It is present in eukaryotes
- D.
  
  All of these
7.

The site where ribosomes are assembled is the:
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  DNA
- C.
  
  Chromosome
- D.
  
  Nucleolus
8.

The elminiation of a particle by a single-celled organism is known as:
- A.
  
  Endocytosis
- B.
  
  Phagocytosis
- C.
  
  Exocytosis
- D.
  
  Endocytes
9.

Because bacteria do not contain nuclei, they are known as:
- A.
  
  Prokaryotes
- B.
  
  Phagocytes
- C.
  
  Eukaryotes
- D.
  
  Endocytes
10.

Which structure would a cell that is active in protein synthesis contain?
- A.
  
  Contractile vacuoles
- B.
  
  Nuclei
- C.
  
  Chloroplasts
- D.
  
  Ribosomes
11.

Which cell structure would be involved in digesting worn-out ribosomes?
- A.
  
  Cytoplasm
- B.
  
  Endoplasmic reticulum
- C.
  
  Golgi bodies
- D.
  
  Lysosomes
12.

Which structures would be found in a maple tree cell but not a human cell?
- A.
  
  Lysomes and mitochondria
- B.
  
  Chloroplasts and cell walls
- C.
  
  Ribosomes and cell membranes
- D.
  
  Nuclei and cell membranes
13.

Where does the final processing of proteins occur?
- A.
  
  Golgi bodies
- B.
  
  Endoplasmic reticulum
- C.
  
  Ribosomes
- D.
  
  Nucleus
14.

What substance does lysosomes contain?
- A.
  
  Cytoplasm
- B.
  
  DNA
- C.
  
  Enzymes
- D.
  
  Water
15.

Which plant organelle stores water?
- A.
  
  Nucleus
- B.
  
  Lysosome
- C.
  
  Ribosome
- D.
  
  Vacuole
16.

Which cell organelle can you find all other cell organelles?
- A.
  
  Nuclear membrane
- B.
  
  Cytoplasm
- C.
  
  Cellular membrane
- D.
  
  Chromosomes
17.

In which cell organelles can you find DNA?
- A.
  
  Cell membrane and cytoplasm
- B.
  
  Nucleus and mitochondria
- C.
  
  Ribosomes and vacuoles
- D.
  
  Golgi bodies and endoplasmic reticulum
18.

Which cell organell is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?
- A.
  
  Ribosome
- B.
  
  Mitochondria
- C.
  
  Golgi bodies
- D.
  
  Lysosomes
19.

Which cell organelle has the job of determining which substances can go into and out of the cell?
- A.
  
  Cell membrane
- B.
  
  Ribosomes
- C.
  
  Endoplasmic reticulum
- D.
  
  Lysosomes
20.

Which cell organelle acts as the "travel system" for the cell, allowing substances to move throughout the cell from one organelle to another?
- A.
  
  Ribosomes
- B.
  
  Endoplasmic reticulum
- C.
  
  Mitochondria
- D.
  
  Golgi bodies