cells and microbes

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

True or False: Microbes are always harmful to humans.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process by which cells obtain energy from glucose is called ___.

Answer 3

Respiration

Question 4

What type of cell lacks a nucleus?

Answer 4

Prokaryotic cell

Question 5

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Answer 5

Mitochondria

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of microbe? A) Virus B) Plant C) Animal D) Fungus

Answer 6

A) Virus

Question 7

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Answer 7

To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Question 8

True or False: Bacteria can reproduce through a process called binary fission.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What do we call microorganisms that can cause disease?

Answer 9

Pathogens

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is known as ___.

Answer 10

Cytoplasm

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus? A) Storing DNA B) Controlling cell activities C) Producing energy D) Ribosome production

Answer 11

C) Producing energy

Question 12

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Answer 12

To synthesize proteins

Question 13

True or False: Viruses can reproduce on their own.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is the outer layer of a plant cell called?

Answer 14

Cell wall

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Microbes that break down dead organic matter are called ___.

Answer 15

Decomposers

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells? A) Cell membrane B) Chloroplast C) Mitochondria D) Nucleus

Answer 16

B) Chloroplast

Question 17

What do we call the process by which plants make their own food?

Answer 17

Photosynthesis

Question 18

True or False: All bacteria are unicellular organisms.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is a virus made of?

Answer 19

Genetic material surrounded by a protein coat

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The ___ is the control center of the cell.

Answer 20

Nucleus

Question 21

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 21

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of living organisms? A) Growth B) Inability to respond to stimuli C) Inability to reproduce D) None of the above

Answer 22

A) Growth

Question 23

What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

Answer 23

To provide structure and support

Question 24

True or False: Fungi are classified as microbes.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 25

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.