Class-9-Science-The Cell The Unit of Life (ISO)

  1. Which organelle is considered the “powerhouse” of the cell?
    • A) Nucleus
    • B) Ribosome
    • C) Mitochondria
    • D) Golgi apparatus
  2. What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
    • A) To protect the cell
    • B) To control what enters and exits the cell
    • C) To store nutrients
    • D) To produce energy
  3. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
    • A) Lysosome
    • B) Ribosome
    • C) Mitochondria
    • D) Chloroplast
  4. What does the endoplasmic reticulum do?
    • A) Synthesizes lipids and proteins
    • B) Stores genetic information
    • C) Digests waste
    • D) Provides energy
  5. Where is the genetic material of a cell found?
    • A) Cytoplasm
    • B) Nucleus
    • C) Ribosome
    • D) Mitochondria
  6. Which part of the cell is known as the “post office” of the cell?
    • A) Golgi apparatus
    • B) Lysosome
    • C) Endoplasmic reticulum
    • D) Nucleus
  7. What role do lysosomes play in the cell?
    • A) Energy production
    • B) Digestion of waste
    • C) Protein synthesis
    • D) Photosynthesis
  8. What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
    • A) To control substance movement
    • B) To provide support and protection
    • C) To conduct photosynthesis
    • D) To digest waste
  9. Which structure is involved in cell division?
    • A) Ribosome
    • B) Centriole
    • C) Chloroplast
    • D) Golgi apparatus
  10. What does the chloroplast do?
    • A) Provides energy through cellular respiration
    • B) Digests cellular waste
    • C) Conducts photosynthesis
    • D) Modifies proteins
  11. Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of steroids and lipids?
    • A) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
    • B) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
    • C) Golgi apparatus
    • D) Lysosome
  12. What is the role of the nucleolus?
    • A) DNA replication
    • B) RNA synthesis
    • C) Protein modification
    • D) Lipid synthesis
  13. Where does cellular respiration occur?
    • A) Mitochondria
    • B) Chloroplast
    • C) Ribosome
    • D) Lysosome
  14. What structure in animal cells helps in the organization of microtubules?
    • A) Ribosome
    • B) Centriole
    • C) Endoplasmic reticulum
    • D) Golgi apparatus
  15. Which organelle is involved in the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification?
    • A) Peroxisome
    • B) Lysosome
    • C) Ribosome
    • D) Chloroplast
  16. What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
    • A) Carbohydrates
    • B) Proteins
    • C) Lipids
    • D) Nucleic acids
  17. What function does the central vacuole serve in plant cells?
    • A) Storage of nutrients and waste
    • B) Photosynthesis
    • C) Protein synthesis
    • D) Cellular respiration
  18. What is the function of ribosomes?
    • A) To produce proteins
    • B) To store genetic material
    • C) To digest cellular waste
    • D) To convert sunlight into energy
  19. Which structure is known for its role in modifying and packaging proteins?
    • A) Golgi apparatus
    • B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
    • C) Lysosome
    • D) Mitochondria
  20. In which part of the cell does the synthesis of ATP occur?
    • A) Ribosome
    • B) Golgi apparatus
    • C) Mitochondria
    • D) Endoplasmic reticulum
  21. Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?
    • A) Nucleus
    • B) Chloroplast
    • C) Mitochondria
    • D) Ribosome
  22. What structure provides mechanical support and shape to animal cells?
    • A) Cytoskeleton
    • B) Cell wall
    • C) Cell membrane
    • D) Central vacuole
  23. Which part of the cell is selectively permeable?
    • A) Nucleus
    • B) Cell membrane
    • C) Cell wall
    • D) Cytoplasm
  24. What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
    • A) Lipid synthesis
    • B) Protein synthesis
    • C) Waste digestion
    • D) Energy production
  25. What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
    • A) Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
    • B) Prokaryotic cells have mitochondria
    • C) Eukaryotic cells lack ribosomes
    • D) Prokaryotic cells have a Golgi apparatus
  26. Which organelle contains enzymes that digest cellular waste?
    • A) Lysosome
    • B) Ribosome
    • C) Golgi apparatus
    • D) Chloroplast
  27. What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?
    • A) To provide support and rigidity
    • B) To regulate movement of substances
    • C) To conduct cellular respiration
    • D) To synthesize proteins
  28. Which part of the cell helps to maintain its shape and organization?
    • A) Cytoskeleton
    • B) Cell membrane
    • C) Ribosome
    • D) Endoplasmic reticulum
  29. What role does the Golgi apparatus play in the cell?
    • A) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids
    • B) Breaks down waste
    • C) Produces energy
    • D) Synthesizes proteins
  30. What does the term “semi-permeable” refer to in relation to the cell membrane?
    • A) Allows all substances to pass through
    • B) Allows only some substances to pass through
    • C) Does not allow any substances to pass through
    • D) Acts as a rigid barrier
  31. Which organelle is responsible for maintaining homeostasis within the cell?
    • A) Endoplasmic reticulum
    • B) Cell membrane
    • C) Ribosome
    • D) Centriole
  32. What is the function of mitochondria in cellular metabolism?
    • A) To produce ATP through cellular respiration
    • B) To synthesize proteins
    • C) To store nutrients
    • D) To conduct photosynthesis
  33. Which cell structure is involved in intracellular transport?
    • A) Endoplasmic reticulum
    • B) Golgi apparatus
    • C) Ribosome
    • D) Lysosome
  34. What role do peroxisomes play in a cell?
    • A) Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances
    • B) Store genetic information
    • C) Produce ATP
    • D) Transport materials
  35. What is the function of the nucleoplasm?
    • A) Provides a medium for nuclear processes
    • B) Breaks down cellular waste
    • C) Synthesizes proteins
    • D) Stores nutrients
  36. Which part of the cell is involved in the synthesis of lipids?
    • A) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
    • B) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
    • C) Golgi apparatus
    • D) Lysosome
  37. What does the central vacuole do in plant cells?
    • A) Stores water and nutrients
    • B) Synthesizes proteins
    • C) Breaks down waste
    • D) Produces ATP
  38. What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
    • A) Presence of a nucleus in eukaryotic cells
    • B) Presence of cell wall in eukaryotic cells
    • C) Presence of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells
    • D) Presence of mitochondria in prokaryotic cells
  39. Which part of the cell is responsible for maintaining its structural integrity?
    • A) Cytoskeleton
    • B) Golgi apparatus
    • C) Endoplasmic reticulum
    • D) Lysosome
  40. What is the function of the cell membrane’s lipid bilayer?
    • A) Acts as a barrier and controls substance movement
    • B) Stores genetic information
    • C) Synthesizes proteins
    • D) Provides structural support

Answer Key

  1. C) Mitochondria
  2. B) To control what enters and exits the cell
  3. B) Ribosome
  4. A) Synthesizes lipids and proteins
  5. B) Nucleus
  6. A) Golgi apparatus
  7. B) Digestion of waste
  8. B) To provide support and protection
  9. B) Centriole
  10. C) Conducts photosynthesis
  11. A) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  12. B) RNA synthesis
  13. A) Mitochondria
  14. B) Centriole
  15. A) Peroxisome
  16. C) Lipids
  17. A) Storage of nutrients and waste
  18. A) To produce proteins
  19. A) Golgi apparatus
  20. C) Mitochondria
  21. A) Nucleus
  22. A) Cytoskeleton
  23. B) Cell membrane
  24. B) Protein synthesis
  25. A) Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
  26. A) Lysosome
  27. A) To provide support and rigidity
  28. A) Cytoskeleton
  29. A) Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids
  30. B) Allows only some substances to pass through
  31. B) Cell membrane
  32. A) To produce ATP through cellular respiration
  33. A) Endoplasmic reticulum
  34. A) Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances
  35. A) Provides a medium for nuclear processes
  36. A) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  37. A) Stores water and nutrients
  38. A) Presence of a nucleus in eukaryotic cells
  39. A) Cytoskeleton
  40. A) Acts as a barrier and controls substance movement