10 Questions
What is the basic unit of life responsible for the living and functioning of organisms?
Cells
Which microscopy techniques are used in the study of cells?
Fluorescence microscopy
What was the invention that allowed the first sighting of cells in 17th-century Europe?
Compound microscope
What does cell biology encompass?
Study of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Which field is NOT interconnected to research in cell biology?
Botany
What is the average daily cell loss due to apoptosis in an adult human?
50 to 70 billion cells
Which process results from acute cellular injury?
Necrosis
What is the purpose of apoptosis during the development of a human embryo?
To separate fingers and toes
What are the characteristic cell changes associated with apoptosis?
Blebbing, cell shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation
How does apoptosis differ from necrosis in terms of cellular remnants?
'Apoptotic bodies' that can be engulfed by phagocytes
Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz that covers the structure, function, and behavior of cells, as well as the role of cells as the basic unit of life in living organisms.
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