A Test On Cell Biology! Quiz: Trivia

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Can you pass this cell biology test? How well do you know the cell and how it operates? The cells are the building blocks for living things. For example, the blood has white blood cells that help protect against harmful substances and the red blood cells that transport oxygen. This quiz will test you on some basics surrounding the cell processes and other types of cells. Do give it a try!

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1.

What is the function of the cell membrane?
- A.
  
  Acts as semi-permeable barrier to the outside of the cell. Allows flow of certain molecules in and out as needed.
- B.
  
  Brain of the cell
- C.
  
  Only plants have cell membranes so the are not important for human cells.
- D.
  
  Convert glucose to usable energy for the cell
2.

Cellular respiration takes place in the_______________.
3.

Which of the following are true of the nucleus?
- A.
  
  Only prokaryotes have a nucleus
- B.
  
  DNA is kept in the nucleus
- C.
  
  Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
4.

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for destroying foreign particles that are ingested by the cell.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Why are cells so small?
- A.
  
  It is better to have many cells than to have large cells
- B.
  
  Surface area to volume ratios
- C.
  
  Cells get bigger as organisms get bigger
- D.
  
  Cells need to move between very small areas
6.

Red blood cells have no nucleus even though they are part of a eukaryotic organism.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

____________ is responsible for packaging and producing proteins.
8.

The following video is of a white blood cell chasing and ingesting bacteria. Which organelle will be responsible for destroying the bacteria?
- A.
  
  Mitochondria
- B.
  
  Rough ER
- C.
  
  Golgi apparatus
- D.
  
  Phagolysosome

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