23 Questions
Which scientist was the first to observe cells using a microscope?
Robert Hooke
Why is a cell called the fundamental structural and functional unit of life?
Because it can perform basic life functions independently
What secret is revealed through the study of cells according to the text?
Secrets of life itself
Who added the concept of the formation of cells to the cell theory?
Rudolf Virchow
According to the cell theory, what is the smallest living unit structure and function of all organisms?
Cell
Why did Robert Hooke name cells 'cells' after observing them under a microscope?
Because they resembled rooms in appearance
Where are chloroplasts mainly found in plants?
In the leaves
What is the role of thylakoids in a chloroplast?
Contain chlorophyll and conduct photosynthesis
What is the function of stomata in photosynthesis?
Exchange gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen
What is the primary source of energy for photosynthesis?
Light
Which part of a plant exports sugar to roots and non-photosynthetic parts?
Veins
What does a stoma refer to in a plant cell?
A pore for gas exchange
Which part of a plant has about half a million chloroplasts in just 1 mm²?
Leaves
Which type of cells lack distinct nuclei and have few organelles that are not membrane-bound?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the main function of the Golgi Apparatus in a eukaryotic cell?
Sorting, packaging, and secreting cellular products
What is the main function of lysosomes in a cell?
Digestion of excess or worn-out organelles
What organelle is responsible for translocating materials within the cell and in and out of the nucleus?
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which structure is known as the 'command center' of a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
What component of a eukaryotic cell is composed of a fluid mosaic of proteins floating in a phospholipid bilayer?
Cell membrane
What surrounds the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell and has many nuclear pores for mRNA and proteins to pass through?
Nuclear envelope
What is the function of centrioles in a cell during cell division?
Formation of the spindle fiber during cell division
What organelle provides mechanical support and maintains cell shape in plant cells?
Cell wall
What is contained within the nucleolus of a eukaryotic cell?
Ribosomes are synthesized
Learn about bioenergetics and cell functions in this quiz covering how cells carry out life activities, the role of photosynthesis in energy production, and how organisms obtain and utilize energy. Explore the fundamental structure of cells and the importance of complete cellular structures for independent living.
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