Cells: Fundamental Units of Life Quiz

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What is a cell?

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

How do cells cooperate with other specialized cells?

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

What determines which group an organism belongs to, eukaryotes or prokaryotes?

Cellular structure determines which group an organism belongs to.

How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?

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

What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Site of ATP synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Describe the structure of microtubules and their main function in a cell.

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

What is the composition and function of intermediate filaments in a cell?

Protein fibers; resist mechanical forces acting on the cell Signup and view all the answers

Identify the main components of the nucleus and its function in a cell.

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