Cell Biology

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

The cell.

Question 2

True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called _______.

Answer 3

cytoplasm.

Question 4

What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Answer 4

Mitochondria.

Question 5

Which part of the cell controls what enters and exits?

Answer 5

Cell membrane.

Question 6

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 6

Protein synthesis.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of an animal cell? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Chlorophyll D) Cell membrane

Answer 7

C) Chlorophyll.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

To provide structure and support.

Question 9

True or False: All cells have a cell wall.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

Answer 10

Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

nucleus.

Question 12

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 12

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Lysosome B) Endoplasmic Reticulum C) Golgi apparatus D) Vacuole

Answer 13

B) Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Question 14

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

Answer 14

Controls movement in and out of the cell

Question 15

True or False: Plant cells contain chloroplasts.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

What structure in the cell is responsible for producing ATP?

Answer 16

Mitochondria.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Question 18

What is the purpose of lysosomes?

Answer 18

To digest waste materials and cellular debris.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is found only in plant cells? A) Cell membrane B) Mitochondria C) Chloroplasts D) Ribosomes

Answer 19

C) Chloroplasts.

Question 20

What is the semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell?

Answer 20

Cell membrane.

Question 21

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

Answer 21

False.
Eukaryotic cells are bigger than prokaryotic cells, usually around 10-100 micrometers (um) whereas prokaryotic are 1-5 micrometers (um)

Question 22

What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 22

To provide structural support and shape to the cell.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the site of protein synthesis.

Answer 23

ribosome.

Question 24

What are the small hair-like structures that help in movement of some cells?

Answer 24

Cilia.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which part of the cell is responsible for packaging and shipping proteins? A) Ribosome B) Golgi apparatus C) Lysosome D) Nucleus

Answer 25

B) Golgi apparatus.

Question 26

What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

Answer 26

To store nutrients and waste products.

Question 27

True or False: Ribosomes can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

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

Answer 28

cytoskeleton.