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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?

Cells with nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are somatic cells?

Body cells not involved in reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates unicellular eukaryotes from multicellular eukaryotes?

Presence or absence of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

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

Cell Signup and view all the answers

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

Pre-existing cells Signup and view all the answers

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

Cytology Signup and view all the answers

Where does the hereditary information reside within a cell?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

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

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about somatic cells is correct?

They are diploid cells containing two sets of chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

To regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell. Signup and view all the answers

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

They are haploid cells containing one set of chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

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

Lipids and proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

It contributes to the stability of the plasma membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is the glycocalyx?

A collection of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and carbohydrates located outside the plasma membrane. Signup and view all the answers