Cell Structure and Function Quiz
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life?

  • Cell (correct)
  • System
  • Organ
  • Tissue
  • What is the term 'cell' derived from?

  • Sanskrit word meaning 'growth'
  • Greek word meaning 'life'
  • Latin word meaning 'small room' (correct)
  • Arabic word meaning 'division'
  • What kind of organisms consist of a single cell?

  • Multicellular organisms
  • Invertebrates
  • Plants and animals
  • Microorganisms (correct)
  • What type of microscopy provides a much higher resolution showing detailed cell structure?

    <p>Transmission electron microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Robert Hooke name cells after?

    <p>Their resemblance to cells in a monastery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cellular Structure and Function

    • The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life.

    Etymology of the Term 'Cell'

    • The term 'cell' is derived from the Latin word 'cellula', meaning small room.

    Types of Organisms

    • Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell.

    Microscopy Techniques

    • Electron microscopy provides a much higher resolution, showing detailed cell structure.

    History of Cell Discovery

    • Robert Hooke named cells after the small rooms in a monastery, likening the cellular structure to the cells of a monastery.

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    Test your knowledge of cell structure and function with this quiz! Explore the components of a cell, from the cytoplasm to macromolecules like DNA and proteins. Learn about how cells acquire specific functions and carry out tasks. Perfect for biology enthusiasts and students!

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