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Which of the following is the largest acellular plant?
Which of the following is the largest acellular plant?
- Acetuburia
- Algaebularia
- Acetabularia (correct)
- Actes
Who is credited with coining the term 'chromosomes'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'chromosomes'?
- Robert Hooke
- Waldeyar (correct)
- Robert Brown
- George Palade
In which organelle are the components of the cell membrane primarily synthesized?
In which organelle are the components of the cell membrane primarily synthesized?
- Endoplasmic Reticulum (correct)
- Lysosomes
- Golgi Body
- Vacuoles
Which organelle is primarily associated with the production of RNA?
Which organelle is primarily associated with the production of RNA?
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Who proved that chromosomes serve as the physical basis of heredity?
Who proved that chromosomes serve as the physical basis of heredity?
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Study Notes
Largest Acellular Organisms
- Acetabularia is the largest acellular plant.
- Amoeba is the largest acellular animal.
Protoplasm
- Huxley coined the term "Physical basis of life" to describe protoplasm.
Cell Size
- Brain cells are the smallest cells in the human body.
Chromosomes
- Waldeyar coined the term chromosomes.
- Sutton and Boveri proved that chromosomes are the physical basis of heredity.
Cell Membrane
- Endoplasmic Reticulum is the organelle where components of the cell membrane are made.
Centrioles
- Centrioles are found in animal cells and algae.
RNA Location
- Most of the RNA is found in the cytoplasm.
Father of Medicine
- Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in cell biology, including the largest acellular organisms, the role of protoplasm, and the significance of chromosomes. It also highlights important figures in medicine and biology, such as Hippocrates. Test your understanding of these key topics!
