Update ) Anatomy and
Physiology IV with Lab | Questions &
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
1. The main function of mitochondria is:
A. Protein synthesis
B. ATP production
C. Lipid storage
D. DNA replication
Correct Answer: B. ATP production
Rationale: Mitochondria generate energy through cellular
respiration.
2. The structure that controls movement of substances in and out
of the cell is:
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Plasma membrane
D. Golgi apparatus
,Correct Answer: C. Plasma membrane
Rationale: Selectively permeable membrane regulates transport.
3. Ribosomes are composed of:
A. DNA and protein
B. RNA and protein
C. Lipids and RNA
D. Protein only
Correct Answer: B. RNA and protein
Rationale: Ribosomal RNA combines with proteins to form
ribosomes.
4. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for:
A. Protein synthesis
B. Lipid synthesis and detoxification
C. ATP production
D. DNA replication
Correct Answer: B. Lipid synthesis and detoxification
Rationale: Lacks ribosomes and functions in metabolism of lipids.
5. Golgi apparatus:
A. Synthesizes proteins
B. Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
C. Produces ATP
D. Stores DNA
,Correct Answer: B. Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
Rationale: Processes proteins from the rough ER for transport.
6. Lysosomes function to:
A. Produce ATP
B. Digest macromolecules
C. Synthesize DNA
D. Transport lipids
Correct Answer: B. Digest macromolecules
Rationale: Contain hydrolytic enzymes to break down cellular
waste.
7. Peroxisomes are responsible for:
A. ATP production
B. Detoxifying harmful substances
C. Protein synthesis
D. DNA replication
Correct Answer: B. Detoxifying harmful substances
Rationale: Contain enzymes like catalase to neutralize peroxides.
8. Cytoskeleton provides:
A. Cell shape and support
B. Energy
C. Protein synthesis
D. Lipid storage
, Correct Answer: A. Cell shape and support
Rationale: Microtubules and filaments maintain cell structure.
9. Microtubules are made of:
A. Actin
B. Tubulin
C. Myosin
D. Keratin
Correct Answer: B. Tubulin
Rationale: Tubulin forms tracks for intracellular transport.
10. Microfilaments are composed of:
A. Tubulin
B. Actin
C. Keratin
D. Collagen
Correct Answer: B. Actin
Rationale: Actin filaments provide structural support and motility.
11. Cilia and flagella have a:
A. 9+2 microtubule arrangement
B. 9+0 microtubule arrangement
C. Actin core
D. Collagen fibers