BIOL 271 Module 1 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Microbiology Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct - Portage Learning
What is the cytoplasm? - Correct answer The fluid inside the cell where metabolic
reactions occur.
What is the function of the nucleus? - Correct answer Stores DNA and controls cell
activities.
What is the function of ribosomes? - Correct answer Synthesize proteins.
What is the difference between rough and smooth ER? - Correct answer Rough ER has
ribosomes (makes proteins); smooth ER lacks ribosomes (makes lipids and detoxifies).
What is the Golgi complex's role? - Correct answer "Modifies, packages, and ships
proteins."
, What do lysosomes do? - Correct answer Break down waste and old cell parts using
enzymes.
What is the function of mitochondria? - Correct answer "Produce ATP, the main energy
molecule."
What is the function of chloroplasts? - Correct answer Carry out photosynthesis in
plant and algal cells.
What are the four major macromolecules? - Correct answer "Proteins, Nucleic Acids,
Lipids, and Carbohydrates."
What are proteins made of? - Correct answer Amino acids.
What are the functions of proteins? - Correct answer "Enzymatic reactions, structure,
transport, and movement."
2027) Microbiology Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct - Portage Learning
What is the cytoplasm? - Correct answer The fluid inside the cell where metabolic
reactions occur.
What is the function of the nucleus? - Correct answer Stores DNA and controls cell
activities.
What is the function of ribosomes? - Correct answer Synthesize proteins.
What is the difference between rough and smooth ER? - Correct answer Rough ER has
ribosomes (makes proteins); smooth ER lacks ribosomes (makes lipids and detoxifies).
What is the Golgi complex's role? - Correct answer "Modifies, packages, and ships
proteins."
, What do lysosomes do? - Correct answer Break down waste and old cell parts using
enzymes.
What is the function of mitochondria? - Correct answer "Produce ATP, the main energy
molecule."
What is the function of chloroplasts? - Correct answer Carry out photosynthesis in
plant and algal cells.
What are the four major macromolecules? - Correct answer "Proteins, Nucleic Acids,
Lipids, and Carbohydrates."
What are proteins made of? - Correct answer Amino acids.
What are the functions of proteins? - Correct answer "Enzymatic reactions, structure,
transport, and movement."
