Cell organelles structure and function-nucleus mitochondria chloroplast endoplasmic reticulum Golgi apparatus lysosome ribosome - One Line Questions
1.
The structure of a ribosome includes: —
Two subunits made of rRNA and protein
2.
Chloroplasts are unique to: —
Plant cells and some protists
3.
The process by which lysosomes fuse with food vacuoles to digest their contents is called: —
Phagolysosome formation
4.
The thylakoid membranes within chloroplasts are the site of which set of reactions in photosynthesis? —
Light-dependent reactions
5.
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ATP during cellular respiration? —
Mitochondrion
6.
Which component of the nucleus contains the nucleolus, where ribosomal RNA synthesis occurs? —
Nucleolus
7.
What are the two main components of the endoplasmic reticulum? —
Rough ER and smooth ER
8.
The inner membrane of the mitochondrion is highly folded into structures called: —
Cristae
9.
The inner membrane of the nucleus is supported by a network of protein filaments called the: —
Nuclear lamina
10.
Ribosomes are composed of: —
RNA and proteins
11.
The genetic material of eukaryotic cells is primarily located within which organelle? —
Nucleus
12.
The 'trans' face of the Golgi apparatus is typically oriented towards the: —
Plasma membrane
13.
Mitochondria possess their own circular DNA and ribosomes, suggesting their origin through: —
Endosymbiosis
14.
The Golgi apparatus is primarily involved in: —
Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids
15.
The matrix of the mitochondrion contains enzymes for which crucial metabolic pathway? —
Krebs cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)
16.
The network of interconnected membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis is known as the: —
Endoplasmic reticulum
17.
Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of old or damaged organelles and cellular debris? —
Lysosome
18.
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins? —
Ribosome
19.
In plant cells, the large central vacuole plays a role in maintaining turgor pressure and storing water, which is related to the function of which other organelle? —
Lysosome
20.
Which organelle is crucial for the breakdown of fatty acids and the detoxification of harmful substances like hydrogen peroxide? —
Peroxisome
21.
The function of the nucleolus is primarily to synthesize: —
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
22.
Lysosomes are formed from: —
Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
23.
The site of oxidative phosphorylation, generating the majority of ATP in aerobic respiration, is the: —
Inner mitochondrial membrane
24.
Which organelle contains hydrolytic enzymes and is involved in intracellular digestion? —
Lysosome
25.
The nuclear pores are responsible for regulating the passage of molecules between the nucleus and the: —
Cytoplasm
26.
Which organelle is often referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell due to its role in ATP production? —
Mitochondrion
27.
The Golgi apparatus receives vesicles containing proteins and lipids from the: —
Endoplasmic reticulum
28.
Which organelle is involved in the formation of vesicles that transport materials within the cell? —
Golgi apparatus
29.
What is the term for the small, granular structures responsible for protein synthesis, found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the ER? —
Ribosomes
30.
Mitochondria are found in: —
Eukaryotic cells
31.
The double membrane surrounding the nucleus is called the: —
Nuclear envelope
32.
The outer membrane of the nucleus is continuous with the: —
Endoplasmic reticulum
33.
The 'cis' face of the Golgi apparatus is typically oriented towards the: —
Endoplasmic reticulum
34.
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells? —
Photosynthesis
35.
The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of: —
Lipids and steroids
36.
The chromosomes within the nucleus are composed of: —
DNA and proteins
37.
Which organelle is responsible for detoxification of drugs and poisons in liver cells? —
Smooth ER
38.
Which organelle plays a key role in the synthesis of phospholipids and cholesterol? —
Smooth ER
39.
Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones? —
Smooth ER
40.
Which organelle's membrane contains enzymes for the synthesis of lipids and detoxification? —
Smooth ER
41.
Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes and involved in protein synthesis and modification? —
Rough ER
42.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus? —
Synthesizing ATP
43.
The stacks of flattened sacs within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions occur are called: —
Grana
44.
The process of breaking down substances using enzymes within a lysosome is called: —
Digestion
45.
The primary function of the nuclear envelope is to: —
Separate the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm
46.
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of ribosomes? —
They are composed of rRNA and protein.
47.
The fluid-filled space within a chloroplast, surrounding the grana, is known as the: —
Stroma
48.
Which organelle contains the enzymes necessary for the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions) of photosynthesis? —
Stroma
49.
In chloroplasts, the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle) occur in the: —
Stroma
50.
The process of protein synthesis on ribosomes is called: —
Translation