Cell Biology & Neuroscience Lecture 2 Quiz
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Which scientist(s) proposed the cell theory?

  • Isaac Newton
  • Robert Hooke (correct)
  • Gregor Mendel
  • Charles Darwin

What is the basic unit of life according to the cell theory?

  • Molecules
  • Atoms
  • Cells (correct)
  • Tissues

Who is known for the discovery of cells using a microscope?

  • Rudolf Virchow
  • Matthias Jakob Schleiden
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur

From whom do cells arise according to the cell theory?

<p>Existing cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many cells make up our bodies?

<p>~37 trillion cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cells is incorrect based on the text?

<p>All cells can move (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes cells without a nucleus?

<p>Prokaryotes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which domain includes organisms that can live in extreme environments?

<p>Bacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the cell membrane according to the text?

<p>Phospholipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eu-' mean in the context of cell types?

<p>'True' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of organisms are not mentioned in the text as examples of eukaryotes?

<p>Bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of actin filaments in the cytoskeleton?

<p>Maintenance of shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does RNA splicing occur in the cell?

<p>Nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER)?

<p>Synthesis of secreted and transmembrane proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is known for its modification of proteins destined for secretion?

<p>Golgi apparatus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range of mitochondria typically found in cells?

<p>0.5-1 µm x 1-2 µm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal pH range for lysosomes to function effectively?

<p>4.5-5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying ethanol in the liver?

<p>Peroxisomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process results in the production of H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) in peroxisomes?

<p>Fatty acid oxidation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mitochondria in terms of Ca2+ storage?

<p>Oxidative phosphorylation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle degrades unwanted proteins and particles taken up by the cell?

<p>Lysosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of mutations can lead to mitochondrial disorders like Kearns-Sayre syndrome?

<p>Mutations in nuclear genes encoding mitochondrial proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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