A. Bacteria
B. Yeast
C. Algae
D. Amoeba
ANSWER: C. Algae; D. Amoeba
Rationale: Protists are eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi. Algae and
amoeba are classified as Protista.
QUESTION: True or False: Protista retain unicellular classification, as they are unable to form
tissue layers.
A. True
B. False
ANSWER: A. True
Rationale: Protists are primarily unicellular and do not form true tissues.
QUESTION: The function of the lysosome is (Select all that apply)
A. To produce energy (ATP)
B. Protein synthesis
C. Lipid synthesis
D. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes
E. Protein modification and distribution
ANSWER: D. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes
,Rationale: Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular
debris.
QUESTION: The function of the ribosome is (Select all that apply)
A. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes
B. To produce energy (ATP)
C. Protein synthesis
D. Lipid synthesis
E. Protein modification and distribution
ANSWER: C. Protein synthesis
Rationale: Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating mRNA.
QUESTION: Identify the following cellular components by matching the number with the
description:
• Rough endoplasmic reticulum
• Golgi apparatus
• Nucleus
• Cell wall
• Plasma membrane
• Centriole
• Lysosome
ANSWER: Review diagram
1–C
2–G
3–E
, 4–B
5 –A
Rationale: Identification of cell structures requires visual reference to the labeled diagram.
QUESTION: The combination of the cell membrane and the outer membrane is referred to as
the (Select all that apply)
A. Capsid
B. Cell envelope
C. Outer leaflet
D. Cell wall
ANSWER: B. Cell envelope
Rationale: The cell envelope includes the plasma membrane and outer membrane in certain
organisms.
QUESTION: The function of the mitochondria is (Select all that apply)
A. Protein modification and distribution
B. To produce energy (ATP)
C. Lipid synthesis
D. Protein synthesis
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes
ANSWER: B. To produce energy (ATP)
Rationale: Mitochondria are the primary site of ATP production through cellular respiration.
QUESTION: The function of the Golgi is (Select all that apply)
A. Protein modification and distribution
B. To produce energy (ATP)
C. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes