20 Questions
Which kingdom consists of organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption?
Kingdom Fungi
What is the basis for the classifications of the mentioned kingdoms?
Nutrition and cell organization
Which kingdom is composed of unicellular prokaryotic organisms?
Kingdom Monera
What is the study of cells and the organelles they contain called?
Cytology
Who first formulated the cell theory in biology?
Matthias Schleiden
What is the fundamental building block shared among all living organisms?
Cell
Who observed the cell walls of cork and coined the term 'cell' to describe their appearance?
Robert Hooke
Which classification system categorizes living organisms into five main groups including Kingdom Monera and Kingdom Plantae?
Five-kingdom classification
Who constructed his own microscopes and utilized them to document various microscopic structures including spermatozoa, numerous protists, and blood cells?
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
What is the smallest structurally and functionally viable entity that possesses distinctive characteristics such as assimilation and self-reproduction?
Cell
Which component of the glycocalyx is primarily responsible for cell recognition and interaction?
Glycolipids
What percentage of the plasma membrane's chemical composition consists of lipids?
43%
In the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure, what remains the core of the membrane?
Lipid bilayer
Which type of lipid helps regulate the fluidity and stability of the membrane?
Cholesterol
Where are glycolipids found in the plasma membrane?
On the extracellular side
Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
Synthesizing ATP for the cell
What is the primary component of the plasma membrane?
Lipids
What is the extracellular material that mediates cell–cell and cell–substratum interactions, and provides mechanical protection to cells?
Glycocalyx
What term describes the asymmetrical nature of the plasma membrane due to the existence of glycocalyx on its outer surface?
Glycocalyx enigma
What is the typical thickness range of the plasma membrane?
8 to 12 nanometers (nm)
Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz covering the definition and fundamental functions of cells as the building blocks of life. Explore the morphological and physiological characteristics of cells and their significance in biological and biochemical activities.
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