12 Questions
Which type of cell is composed of one cell?
Unicellular
What is the basic unit of life according to the principles of Cell Theory?
Cell
Which type of cell has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic
In which type of cell is mitosis the process for cell division?
Eukaryotic
What is the genetic material found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
DNA
Which structural support is present in eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotic cells?
Cytoskeleton
What is responsible for protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Ribosomes
Which organelle controls what enters and exits the cell?
Cell (Plasma) Membrane
What organelle is responsible for cellular respiration and breaking down food to release energy as ATP?
Mitochondria
What organelle performs photosynthesis and converts energy from sunlight to sugar?
Chloroplast
Which cellular structure distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?
Cell wall
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down substances and contributing to programmed cell death?
Lysosome
Test your knowledge of cell biology and vocabulary with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as unicellular and multicellular organisms, organelles, and the principles of cell theory including prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells.
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