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The Cell: Structure and Function

Quiz by Angelo Carlo Gulanes

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  • Q1
    Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the cell?
    Theodor Schwann
    Robert Hooke
    Matthias Schleiden
    Anton van Leeuwenhoek
    30s
  • Q2
    What are the three core principles of cell theory?
    Cells are the basic unit of life, all living organisms are composed of cells, and cells can only be found in animals
    Cells are the basic unit of life, all living organisms are composed of cells, and cells arise from pre-existing cells
    Cells are the basic unit of life, all living organisms are composed of cells, and cells can only be found in plants
    Cells are the basic unit of life, all living organisms are composed of cells, and cells can only be seen under a microscope
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
    Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not
    Prokaryotic cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells
    Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not
    Prokaryotic cells are only found in plants, while eukaryotic cells are found in animals
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the role of the cell membrane?
    To store genetic information
    To provide structural support to the cell
    To synthesize proteins
    To control the movement of substances into and out of the cell
    30s
  • Q5
    Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?
    Mitochondria
    Golgi apparatus
    Endoplasmic reticulum
    Ribosomes
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the function of ribosomes?
    To store genetic information
    To synthesize proteins
    To produce energy
    To break down cellular waste
    30s
  • Q7
    Which organelle is involved in protein and lipid synthesis?
    Chloroplasts
    Endoplasmic reticulum
    Lysosomes
    Golgi apparatus
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
    To modify, sort, and package proteins
    To break down cellular waste
    To store genetic information
    To produce energy
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the role of lysosomes in the cell?
    To synthesize proteins
    To break down cellular waste
    To store genetic information
    To produce energy
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?
    To synthesize proteins
    To store genetic information
    To provide structural support and protection
    To control the movement of substances into and out of the cell
    30s
  • Q11
    Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
    Mitochondria
    Lysosomes
    Ribosomes
    Chloroplasts
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the function of vacuoles in the cell?
    To produce energy
    To synthesize proteins
    To store nutrients and waste products
    To break down cellular waste
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the role of the cytoskeleton in the cell?
    To provide structural support and enable cell movement
    To synthesize proteins
    To store genetic information
    To control the movement of substances into and out of the cell
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the function of cell junctions?
    To produce energy
    To store genetic information
    To communicate and adhere to other cells
    To break down cellular waste
    30s
  • Q15
    What are the phases of the cell cycle?
    Anaphase and telophase
    Cytokinesis and apoptosis
    Prophase and metaphase
    Interphase and mitotic phase
    30s

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