10 Questions
What is the basic unit of life responsible for the living and functioning of organisms?
Cell
What invention enabled the first observation of cells in 17th-century Europe?
Compound microscope
Which microscopy techniques are used in the study of cells?
Electron microscopy
Which field is interconnected with cell biology and involves the study of genes and their functions?
Genetics
What is the study of the structural and functional units of cells known as?
Cytology
What is the result of cell division by mitosis?
Genetically identical cells with maintained chromosome number
Which phase of the cell cycle precedes mitosis?
S phase of interphase
What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?
To pull one copy of each chromosome to opposite sides of the cell
Which stage is specific to plant cells during mitosis?
Preprophase
What is the purpose of cytokinesis in the cell cycle?
To divide the cytoplasm, organelles, and cell membrane into two new cells
Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz! Explore the structure, function, and behavior of cells, the basic unit of life in living organisms. Challenge yourself with questions about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles, and cellular processes. Whether you're a biology student or a science enthusiast, this quiz will put your cell biology knowledge to the test!
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