Cytology: The Study of Cells

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Which branch of biology studies the composition, structure, and function of cells?

Cytology

What is the origin of a cell in sexual reproduction?

Zygote

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell?

Viruses

What is the functional unit of an organism?

Cell

Which instrument is used to examine objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye?

Optical microscope

What process allows cells to convert exterior nutritive molecules into intracellular components?

Assimilation

Which of the following is NOT a major component of a cell?

Mineral Salts

What is the main function of mineral salts in a cell?

Maintaining cell structure

How many different types of amino acids are there?

20

Which element is NOT one of the 4 basic elements forming proteins?

Calcium

What is the main role of water in the cell?

Universal solvent

Inorganic compounds in a cell are mainly bound together by which type of bond?

Covalent bonds

What is the most abundant constituent in a cell?

Water

Which macromolecule is responsible for determining cell structure and body morphology?

Proteins

Explore the world of cytology, which is also known as cell biology. This field delves into the composition, structure, and function of cells in living organisms, providing a deeper understanding of the organisms themselves and their various components.

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