15 Questions
What is the main characteristic of all organisms according to the text?
Ability to maintain homeostasis
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in a cell?
Mitochondrion
What is the basic unit of structure and function in an organism?
Cell
What is the composition of the cell or plasma membrane?
Double layer of phospholipids and proteins
What is known as differentiation in a multicellular organism?
Specialization by turning different genes on and off
What do peripheral proteins do in the cell membrane?
Aid in cell recognition
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in a cell?
Nucleolus
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Which statement best describes the composition of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
Hydrophobic heads and hydrophilic tails point inward towards each other
What is the main function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
Protein synthesis
What is the main component of the cell or plasma membrane?
Phospholipids
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in a cell?
Mitochondrion
Which statement best describes the composition of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
Move laterally to help large molecules enter
What is the function of centrioles in a cell?
Regulating cell division
What is known as differentiation in a multicellular organism?
Specialization of cells
Test your knowledge of the basic structure of a cell and the cell theory with this quiz. Learn about the main characteristics of organisms and the fundamental principles of cell biology.
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