Cells: Fundamental Units of Life Quiz

Cell is the basic membrane-bound unit that contains the fundamental molecules of life and of which all living things are composed.

Cells cooperate with other specialized cells and become the building blocks of large multicellular organisms, such as humans and other animals.

Cellular structure determines which group an organism belongs to.

<p>Prokaryotic cells tend to be small, simple cells, measuring around 0.1-5 μm in diameter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Site of ATP synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cylindrical structures made of tubulin proteins; support the cell, give it shape, involved in intracellular and cellular movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein fibers; resist mechanical forces acting on the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Largest organelle surrounded by the nuclear envelope; control center of the cell, responsible for transmitting genetic information and protein synthesis instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Act as receptors and transport proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mainly dissolved proteins, electrolytes, and glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes, and peroxisomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lipid bilayer membranes containing large amounts of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers