History and Functions of Cells Quiz
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Which scientist(s) were the first to isolate human cells and cultivate them in a culture medium in 1951?

  • Ian Wilmut and Keith Campbell
  • George Otto Grey (correct)
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Robert Hooke

What is a defining characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?

  • Absence of a nucleus (correct)
  • Complex membrane systems
  • Multiple nuclei
  • Presence of a nucleus

Which cellular function involves the synthesis of molecules?

  • Cell metabolism and energy use
  • Cellular communication
  • Synthesis of molecules (correct)
  • Reproduction and inheritance

What type of organisms are multicellular eukaryotes composed of?

<p>Cells with nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are somatic cells?

<p>Body cells not involved in reproduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates unicellular eukaryotes from multicellular eukaryotes?

<p>Presence or absence of a nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic structural and functional unit of life according to the information provided?

<p>Cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the modern cell theory, where do all cells come from?

<p>Pre-existing cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of Science is specifically dedicated to the study of cell structure and its function?

<p>Cytology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the hereditary information reside within a cell?

<p>Nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which organelle do most of the metabolism and biochemistry processes occur within a cell?

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about somatic cells is correct?

<p>They are diploid cells containing two sets of chromosomes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

<p>To regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about gametes (germ cells) is correct?

<p>They are haploid cells containing one set of chromosomes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organic molecules makes up the largest proportion of the plasma membrane?

<p>Lipids and proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

<p>It contributes to the stability of the plasma membrane. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the glycocalyx?

<p>A collection of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and carbohydrates located outside the plasma membrane. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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