Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
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What is the lowest level of organisation in every life form?

  • Organism
  • Cell (correct)
  • Organ
  • Tissue
  • Who discovered cells and what did they observe?

  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, he observed cells with a cell wall
  • Robert Hooke, he observed minuscule structures that reminded him of small rooms (correct)
  • Robert Hooke, he observed cells with a nucleus
  • Robert Brown, he observed cells with cell organelles
  • What is the primary function of cells in an organism?

  • To produce biomolecules like proteins and nucleic acids
  • To provide structure to the body
  • To convert the nutrients into energy (correct)
  • To replicate themselves independently
  • What is the function of cell organelles?

    <p>To perform specialized functions to carry out life processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the study of cells from their basic structure to the functions of every cell organelle?

    <p>Cell Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

    <p>The presence of a nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fluid inside a cell that is enclosed by a membrane?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hereditary material of organisms present in?

    <p>Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the discovery of cells?

    <p>Robert Hooke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe organisms that are made up of a single cell?

    <p>Unicellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

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