Introduction to Cell Biology Lecture 1 Quiz

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What is the main focus of the science of biology?

  • The study of organisms and their environments (correct)
  • The study of human anatomy
  • The study of physics and chemistry
  • The study of astronomy

Which statement summarizes the discovery of the cell?

  • Cells were discovered to be the building blocks of all living organisms. (correct)
  • Cells were discovered as the primary source of energy in plants.
  • Cells were discovered to be small units inside the human body.
  • Cells were discovered to be responsible for transmitting genetic information.

What is the main function of cell organelles?

  • To regulate cell shape and movement
  • To store genetic information
  • To produce energy for the cell (correct)
  • To carry out photosynthesis

What is the scientific basis for the structure and function of cells?

<p>Nucleic acids and their role in protein synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a cell's shape relate to its function?

<p>A cell's shape is related to its specific functions and interactions with other cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which plants produce energy?

<p>Metabolism through photosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic involves coordinating internal processes in all organisms?

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

What is the basic unit of life according to cell biology?

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

What is the ability to do work called in living things?

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

What is the process by which a new organism inherits characteristics from both its mother and father?

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

Which process involves the replication of a long, complex molecule called DNA for adaptation and evolution over time?

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

Which characteristic involves the ability of all living things to respond to stimuli in different ways?

<p>Sensitivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic involves the coordination of stable internal conditions to remain alive?

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

What is the main focus of cell biology?

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

What type of reproduction involves splitting into two organisms to create an exact copy of the first organism?

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

What is the main focus of cell biology?

<p>Studying the structure and function of cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental characteristic common to all living things?

<p>Coordination of internal processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the discovery of the cell relate to modern cell biology?

<p>It forms the foundation for understanding cellular diversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

<p>Size and complexity of genetic material (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the function of cell organelles?

<p>They coordinate genetic expression and protein synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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