26 Questions
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
Cell
Which type of organisms are composed of a single cell that carries out all necessary functions?
Unicellular organisms
Which type of cells are structurally less complex and lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic Cells
Which type of organisms are composed of multiple cells organized into specialized tissues and organs?
Multicellular organisms
What is the smallest independently functioning unit within the body that can perform the necessary processes of life?
Cell
Which type of cells are characterized by being simple, structurally less complex, and lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic Cells
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic organisms?
Unicellularity
What is responsible for the characteristic shape of bacterial cells?
Cell wall
Which of the following is found in some bacterial cells and allows them to move in liquid environments?
Flagella
Which organelle is responsible for breaking down toxic materials in eukaryotic cells?
Peroxisomes
What provides structural support to the cell, maintains its shape, and facilitates intracellular transport and cell movement?
Cytoskeleton
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
What is a sticky layer of carbohydrates that surrounds some bacterial cells?
Capsule
Which organelle is involved in the conversion of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide into safer molecules like water and oxygen?
Peroxisomes
What type of cells come in various sizes and shapes?
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic organisms?
Nucleus
Which organelle is responsible for the characteristic shape of bacterial cells?
Cell Wall
What provides structural support to the cell, maintains its shape, and facilitates intracellular transport and cell movement?
Cytoskeleton
What is the smallest independently functioning unit within the body that can perform the necessary processes of life?
Bacterial Cell
Which of the following is found in some bacterial cells and allows them to move in liquid environments?
Flagella
Which organelle is involved in the conversion of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide into safer molecules like water and oxygen?
Peroxisomes
What is a sticky layer of carbohydrates that surrounds some bacterial cells?
Capsule
Which type of cells are characterized by being simple, structurally less complex, and lacking membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic Cells
Which type of organisms are composed of a single cell that carries out all necessary functions?
Bacteria
What is responsible for breaking down toxic materials in eukaryotic cells?
Peroxisomes
Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic organisms?
Nucleus
Test your knowledge of cell structure, function, and the cell membrane with this quiz. Questions cover defining cells, classifying cells, cell functions, types of microscopes, cell membrane definition, functions, and structure.
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