Cell Biology Basics

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Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts of cell biology with these questions about cell structures and organelles.

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1
What does 'flagellum' mean?
Tail for movement
DNA holder
Energy source
Protein builder
2
What does 'lysosome' mean?
Makes proteins
Stores water
Breaks down waste
Controls cell
3
Define 'Golgi apparatus'.
Cell wall
Packages proteins
DNA holder
Makes energy
4
What is 'endoplasmic reticulum'?
Breaks down food
Cell's brain
Transports materials
Outer layer
5
What does 'cell wall' mean?
Energy center
Rigid outer layer
Protein builder
DNA carrier
6
What does 'cytoskeleton' mean?
Energy source
Protein builder
DNA holder
Cell's support
7
What is 'mitochondria'?
Genetic material
Protein maker
Energy producer
Cell wall
8
What is 'organelle'?
Cell part
Energy source
Cell wall
DNA strand
9
What does 'vacuole' mean?
Controls cell
Makes proteins
Breaks down waste
Stores substances
10
What is 'plasma membrane'?
Protein maker
Cell's outer layer
Energy producer
DNA carrier
11
What is 'peroxisome'?
Stores water
Makes proteins
Controls cell
Breaks down toxins
12
Define 'chromosome'.
Protein builder
Cell wall
DNA structure
Energy source
13
What is a 'nucleus'?
Energy producer
Outer cell layer
Protein builder
Cell's control center
14
What is 'centriole'?
Helps cell division
Breaks down waste
Stores water
Makes proteins
15
What does 'membrane' mean?
Cell's brain
Energy source
Protein factory
Outer cell layer
16
Define 'vesicle'.
Small transport sac
Protein maker
Cell wall
Energy producer
17
Define 'nucleolus'.
Stores energy
Breaks down waste
Makes ribosomes
Cell wall
18
Define 'cilia'.
Cell wall
Protein builder
Tiny hair-like structures
Energy center
19
Define 'ribosome'.
Protein builder
Energy center
Cell wall
DNA carrier
20
Define 'cytoplasm'.
Cell's DNA
Jelly-like substance
Cell membrane
Energy center

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