32 Questions
Who was the first biologist to discover cells?
Robert Hooke
What is the study of cells called?
Cell Biology
Which scientist proposed the classical cell theory?
Theodor Schwann
What does the term 'cytoplasm' refer to in a cell?
The fluid inside a cell
What is the role of cells in living organisms?
Provide structure and support
What are the building blocks of all living beings?
Cells
Which type of cells have no true nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Support and protection of the cell
What is the size range of eukaryotic cells?
10 to 100 µm in diameter
Where is the hereditary material of the cell located?
Nucleus
Which organelle is the site of ribosome synthesis?
Nucleolus
What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a true nucleus
In which type of cells is DNA organized into chromosomes?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the primary method of reproduction for prokaryotic cells?
Binary fission
Which organelle is responsible for controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
What is the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?
A region within prokaryotic cells where genetic material is freely suspended
What is the study of cells called?
Cytology
Who was the first biologist to discover cells?
Robert Hooke
What is the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?
A region where genetic material is located
What is the primary method of reproduction for prokaryotic cells?
Binary fission
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide support and protection
Where is the hereditary material of the cell located?
Nucleus
What is the major function of the nucleus in a cell?
Holding genetic information necessary for reproduction and cell growth
Which type of cells have no true nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells
What is the primary method of reproduction for prokaryotic cells?
Binary fission
What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
Protecting the plasma membrane and other cellular components
What is the size range of eukaryotic cells?
$10$ to $100$ µm in diameter
Where is the hereditary material of the cell located?
Nucleus
Which organelle supports and protects the cell and controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
What is a distinctive feature of DNA organization in eukaryotic cells?
It is organized into chromosomes
What is the main function of the nucleolus in a cell?
Synthesizing ribosomes
Which category involves plants, fungi, and animals in terms of cell structure?
Eukaryotic cells
Test your knowledge of cells and cell theory in human biology with this quiz. Explore the structural and functional aspects of cells, including the study of cell biology, cytoplasm, and cell membranes.
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