Question 1

Which of the following structures is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and is directly involved in protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

Question 2

A scientist discovers a cell with a single, circular chromosome located in a region called the nucleoid. Which type of cell is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cell

Question 3

Which organelle is responsible for the breakdown of lipids and detoxification of alcohol in liver cells?

Accepted Answer

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Production of secreted proteins

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

Processes, sorts, and ships proteins

Question 6

A mutation prevents the formation of lysosomes in an animal cell. Which cellular process would be most compromised?

Accepted Answer

Digestion and recycling of macromolecules

Question 7

Which organelle is the primary site of ATP production in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Question 8

Which of the following statements supports the endosymbiosis theory for the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Accepted Answer

They contain their own DNA and ribosomes

Question 9

A plant cell is observed to have a large, membrane-bound structure that stores water and ions, helping the cell maintain turgor pressure. What is this structure called?

Accepted Answer

Vacuole

Question 10

Which cytoskeletal element is directly involved in muscle contraction by interacting with myosin?

Accepted Answer

Actin filaments

Question 11

During cell division, which cytoskeletal structure is responsible for separating chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

Microtubules

Question 12

Which organelle contains enzymes that catalyze oxidation reactions and detoxifies hydrogen peroxide using catalase?

Accepted Answer

Peroxisome

Question 13

A protein destined for secretion from a cell is first synthesized in the rough ER. What is the correct sequence of organelles it passes through before being secreted?

Accepted Answer

Rough ER → Golgi apparatus → Plasma membrane

Question 14

Which of the following equations correctly represents the formation of hydrogen peroxide during oxidation reactions in peroxisomes?

Accepted Answer

$2H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + O_2$

Question 15

Which structure in prokaryotic cells promotes attachment to other cells or surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Fimbriae

Question 16

A cell is observed to have a double-membrane nuclear envelope with pore-like openings and a distinct nucleolus. What is the primary function of the nucleolus?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of ribosomal RNA and assembly of ribosome subunits

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why pancreatic cells have an abundance of rough ER?

Accepted Answer

They export large amounts of digestive enzymes (proteins)

Question 18

Which process allows materials to be brought into the cell by pinching off the plasma membrane, forming a vesicle?

Accepted Answer

Endocytosis

Question 19

Which cytoskeletal element provides structural support for the nucleus and helps organize chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate filaments

Question 20

A mutation disrupts the molecular tagging system in the Golgi apparatus. What is the most likely consequence for the cell?

Accepted Answer

Proteins may not reach their correct destinations

Inside the Cell: Structure and Function of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

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