Cells : The Basic Unit Of Life

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The cell membrane is also known as the __________.

Answer 3

plasma membrane

Question 4

What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Answer 4

Mitochondria

Question 5

Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

Answer 5

Nucleus

Question 6

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 6

Protein synthesis

Question 7

True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What structure provides support and shape to plant cells?

Answer 8

Cell wall

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Eukaryotic B) Prokaryotic C) Organelle D) Bacterial

Answer 9

C) Organelle

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Cytoplasm

Question 11

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

Answer 11

nucleus

Question 12

True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 13

Protein and lipid synthesis

Question 14

What organelle is known as the ‘digestive system’ of the cell?

Answer 14

Lysosome

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) No nucleus C) Larger size D) Multicellular

Answer 15

B) No nucleus

Question 16

What type of cell division occurs in somatic cells?

Answer 16

Mitosis

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.

Answer 17

Golgi apparatus

Question 18

True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Answer 19

Regulate what enters and exits the cell

Question 20

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 20

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in energy production? A) Ribosome B) Golgi apparatus C) Mitochondria D) Nucleus

Answer 21

C) Mitochondria

Question 22

What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 22

Provide structure and support to the cell

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.

Answer 23

cytoskeleton

Question 24

True or False: Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

Answer 25

Storage of substances

Question 26

What do you call the process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells?

Answer 26

Mitosis

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is involved in protein synthesis? A) Mitochondria B) Ribosomes C) Lysosomes D) Vacuoles

Answer 27

B) Ribosomes

Question 28

What is the main component of the cell membrane?

Answer 28

Phospholipids

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.

Answer 29

nuclear envelope

Question 30

True or False: All cells have a cell wall.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

Answer 31

Digest waste materials and cellular debris

Question 32

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Answer 32

Chloroplast

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which part of the cell is selectively permeable? A) Cell wall B) Cytoplasm C) Cell membrane D) Nucleus

Answer 33

C) Cell membrane

Question 34

What is the function of the nucleolus?

Answer 34

Ribosome production

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of lipids.

Answer 35

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 36

True or False: All cells contain ribosomes.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

Answer 37

Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells? A) No membrane-bound organelles B) Larger size C) Unicellular only D) No nucleus

Answer 38

B) Larger size

Question 39

What is the term for the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?

Answer 39

Osmosis

Question 40

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the liquid part of the cytoplasm.

Answer 40

cytosol

Question 41

True or False: Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Provide structure and protection

Question 43

What type of cells are bacteria classified as?

Answer 43

Prokaryotic cells

Question 44

Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is involved in detoxification? A) Ribosomes B) Smooth ER C) Golgi apparatus D) Mitochondria

Answer 44

B) Smooth ER

Question 45

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

Answer 45

To produce energy (ATP) from glucose

Question 46

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a series of membranes that assist in protein and lipid synthesis.

Answer 46

endoplasmic reticulum

Question 47

True or False: The nucleus is the largest organelle in the cell.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

What is the primary role of chlorophyll in plant cells?

Answer 48

Absorb light energy for photosynthesis

Question 49

What is the process of cell division that results in gametes?

Answer 49

Meiosis

Question 50

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins? A) Mitochondria B) Golgi apparatus C) Ribosomes D) Nucleus

Answer 50

B) Golgi apparatus