Question 1

Which organelle, visible in the image, is primarily responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion

Question 2

The structure shown in the center of the cell model is the nucleus. What is the main function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

Accepted Answer

Storage of genetic information and regulation of gene expression

Question 3

Which organelle, depicted as a series of flattened, stacked membranes, is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins for secretion?

Accepted Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 4

If a cell's rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is damaged, which process would be most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Protein synthesis for export

Question 5

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris, and is often called the 'cell's recycling center'?

Accepted Answer

Lysosome

Question 6

A mutation causes a cell to lack functional ribosomes. What immediate effect would this have on the cell?

Accepted Answer

Inability to synthesize proteins

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) as seen in the cell model?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of lipids and detoxification

Question 8

If a cell is exposed to a toxin that disrupts the function of its mitochondria, which equation best represents the process that would be impaired?

Accepted Answer

$ \mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\mathrm{O_2} \rightarrow 6\mathrm{CO_2} + 6\mathrm{H_2O} + \mathrm{ATP} $

Question 9

Which organelle is most directly involved in the synthesis of secretory proteins, as shown by the presence of ribosomes on its surface?

Accepted Answer

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 10

A patient has a genetic disorder affecting the function of their lysosomes. Which cellular process would be most impaired?

Accepted Answer

Intracellular digestion of macromolecules

Question 11

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of most cellular ATP, and what is the main substrate used in this process?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion; glucose

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

Accepted Answer

Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins

Question 13

If a cell's plasma membrane is damaged, which function would be most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of substance entry and exit

Question 14

Which organelle contains its own DNA and is thought to have originated from an ancient symbiotic relationship?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion

Question 15

A cell is observed to have an extensive network of smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Which function is this cell likely specialized for?

Accepted Answer

Lipid synthesis and detoxification

Question 16

Which of the following equations best represents the process occurring in the mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

$ \mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6} + 6\mathrm{O_2} \rightarrow 6\mathrm{CO_2} + 6\mathrm{H_2O} + \mathrm{ATP} $

Question 17

Which organelle is most likely to be abundant in cells that secrete large amounts of protein, such as pancreatic cells?

Accepted Answer

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 18

A cell is unable to package and export proteins efficiently. Which organelle is most likely malfunctioning?

Accepted Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 19

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of membrane-bound and secretory proteins?

Accepted Answer

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 20

If a cell's lysosomes are nonfunctional, which of the following would most likely accumulate within the cell?

Accepted Answer

Undigested macromolecules

Structure and Function of the Eukaryotic Animal Cell

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