Cell Structure and Function

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

• To store genetic material
• To synthesize proteins
• To regulate cell division
• To produce ATP

What feature of plant vacuoles allows for high ion concentration?

• Passive diffusion
• Ion exclusion
• No transport system
• Active transport by tonoplast

What happens to proteins after modification in the Golgi apparatus?

• They are degraded
• They are stored indefinitely
• They are transported to the nucleus
• They are packaged into vesicles

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes used for breaking down cellular waste?

• Mitochondria
• Ribosomes
• Chloroplasts
• Lysosome

What is the primary method for forming food vacuoles in protists?

• Pinocytosis
• Exocytosis
• Photosynthesis
• Phagocytosis