The Fundamental Unit of Life

Question 1

What is the fundamental unit of life?

Answer 1

The 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 theory states that all living things are composed of __________.

Answer 3

cells

Question 4

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 4

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Question 5

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

Answer 5

Prokaryotic cell

Question 6

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Answer 7

Mitochondria

Question 8

True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Cytoplasm

Question 10

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Answer 10

Ribosomes

Question 11

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

Answer 11

nucleus

Question 12

What structure gives plant cells their shape?

Answer 12

Cell wall

Question 13

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Answer 13

To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells

Question 14

What is the main component of the cell membrane?

Answer 14

Phospholipids

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory? A) All living things are made of cells, B) Cells arise from pre-existing cells, C) Cells can spontaneously generate, D) Cells are the basic unit of life.

Answer 15

C) Cells can spontaneously generate

Question 16

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 16

To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids

Question 17

True or False: Lysosomes are known as the ‘suicide bags’ of the cell.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Answer 18

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

Question 19

What do we call the network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm?

Answer 19

Cytoskeleton

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Golgi apparatus

Question 21

True or False: Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than in animal cells.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

Answer 22

To regulate the entry and exit of substances

Question 23

What is the role of the nucleolus?

Answer 23

To produce ribosomes

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which structure is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Mitochondria, B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum, C) Ribosomes, D) Nucleus.

Answer 24

B) Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 25

What type of cell contains membrane-bound organelles?

Answer 25

Eukaryotic cell

Question 26

Fill in the blank: __________ are small structures that perform specific functions within a cell.

Answer 26

Organelles

Question 27

What is the function of the centrosome?

Answer 27

To organize microtubules during cell division

Question 28

True or False: The cell wall is made of cellulose in plant cells.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What are the two main types of endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 29

Rough ER and Smooth ER

Question 30

What is the function of the cell's cytoplasm?

Answer 30

To hold organelles in place and facilitate cellular processes

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of lysosomes? A) Energy production, B) Digestion of waste materials, C) Protein synthesis, D) Photosynthesis.

Answer 31

B) Digestion of waste materials