Cells

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

The cell.

Question 2

True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Animal cells do not have a __________.

Answer 3

cell wall.

Question 4

What organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

Answer 4

Mitochondria.

Question 5

Which type of cell is specialized for photosynthesis?

Answer 5

Plant cell.

Question 6

What structure gives plant cells their shape and support?

Answer 6

Cell wall.

Question 7

Name one function of the cell membrane.

Answer 7

It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Question 8

True or False: All cells have a nucleus.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 9

They are responsible for protein synthesis.

Question 10

Which type of cell is typically larger, animal or plant cells?

Answer 10

Plant cells.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the ‘control center’ of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Nucleus C) Mitochondria

Answer 11

B) Nucleus.

Question 12

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

Answer 12

Cytoplasm.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Specialized cells perform specific __________.

Answer 13

functions.

Question 14

What is the primary role of the vacuole in plant cells?

Answer 14

To store nutrients and maintain turgor pressure.

Question 15

True or False: Red blood cells have a nucleus.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

Name a type of specialized cell in animals.

Answer 16

Nerve cell, muscle cell, or blood cell.

Question 17

What do we call cells that have a specific function and structure?

Answer 17

Specialized cells.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in plant cells? A) Chloroplasts B) Cell membrane C) Centrioles

Answer 18

C) Centrioles.

Question 19

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Answer 19

To carry out photosynthesis.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a protective barrier around the cell.

Answer 20

cell membrane.

Question 21

True or False: All cells can reproduce.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

What type of cell is responsible for transmitting signals in the body?

Answer 22

Nerve cell.

Question 23

Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

Answer 23

Golgi apparatus.

Question 24

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 24

To synthesize proteins and lipids.

Question 25

True or False: Both plant and animal cells contain mitochondria.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the role of stem cells?

Answer 26

To develop into different cell types.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which cell type has a rigid structure? A) Animal cell B) Plant cell C) Both

Answer 27

B) Plant cell.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Animal cells typically have __________ shapes.

Answer 28

irregular.

Question 29

What is the purpose of the lysosome?

Answer 29

To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Question 30

Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of lipids?

Answer 30

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Question 31

True or False: Plant cells can store energy as starch.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

What is the primary function of muscle cells?

Answer 32

To contract and enable movement.

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell wall? A) Protects the cell B) Helps in cell division C) Stores DNA

Answer 33

A) Protects the cell.

Question 34

What is the purpose of the plasma membrane?

Answer 34

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.