Cell Nucleus, mitochondria and ribosomes Exam Prep Quiz

Which organelle contains the cell’s genetic material?

Nucleus

The nucleolus is responsible for producing:

Ribosomes

Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?

Mitochondria

Ribosomes are responsible for:

Protein synthesis

Mitochondria produce ATP through:

Cellular respiration

The nuclear envelope contains:

Nuclear pores

Cristae are found in which organelle?

Mitochondria

Which organelle contains its own DNA?

Mitochondria

Ribosomes can be found:

Free in the cytoplasm or on the rough ER

The nuclear pores allow:

RNA and proteins to move in and out

Mitochondria are involved in which process besides ATP production?

Apoptosis

Ribosomes are made of:

RNA and protein

The matrix is located in the:

Mitochondria

Which organelle regulates gene expression?

Nucleus

Mitochondrial DNA is inherited from:

The mother only

Which organelle is surrounded by a double membrane?

Nucleus

Ribosomes attached to the rough ER primarily synthesize:

Proteins for secretion or membranes

The nucleoplasm is found inside the:

Nucleus

Which organelle helps regulate cellular metabolism?

Mitochondria

Ribosomes in mitochondria are:

Similar to bacterial ribosomes

The nuclear lamina provides:

Structural support for the nucleus

Which organelle is essential for oxidative phosphorylation?

Mitochondria

Ribosomes translate:

RNA to protein

The outer mitochondrial membrane is:

Smooth and permeable to small molecules

The nucleolus is located within the:

Nucleus

Which organelle plays a major role in calcium storage and signaling?

Mitochondria

Ribosomes consist of how many subunits?

Two

The mitochondrial inner membrane contains:

Electron transport chain proteins

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic information?

Nucleus

Ribosomes on the rough ER differ from free ribosomes in that they:

Synthesize proteins for secretion