34 Questions
What is the estimated number of living species on Earth?
10 million—perhaps 100 million
What is the scale of the microscope image in Figure (D)?
50 µm
Who is the instructor for the course 'Introduction to Medical Biology and Genetics'?
Dr. Hilal EREN GÖZEL
What is the topic of Chapter 1 in the course?
Cells and Genomes
What is one of the objectives of the 101 course?
To explain diseases related to cellular structures
Who teaches the topic 'RNA structure & function, Transcription' in the course?
Dr. Müge ATIŞ CEYLAN
What is the primary function of proteins in cells?
To catalyze chemical reactions
What is the primary source of free energy for all cells?
ATP
What is the characteristic that distinguishes Eukaryotic cells from Prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a true nucleus
What is the term for the scientific study of how living things are classified?
Taxonomy
What is the term for the combination of two names into one to give all species unique scientific names?
Binomial nomenclature
What is a characteristic of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
It has a true nucleus with a nuclear membrane.
Which of the following organelles is responsible for the breakdown of waste and macromolecules in plant cells?
Central vacuole
What is a characteristic of the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells?
It has a cytoskeleton and cytoplasmic streaming.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the cell wall in plant cells?
It is made of cellulose, polysaccharides, and protein.
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
It is active in the synthesis, modification, sorting, and secretion of cell products.
Why are prions not considered living organisms?
They are misfolded protein molecules.
What is the primary function of the centrioles in eukaryotic cells?
Cell division and movement
Which of the following organelles is responsible for the synthesis of steroids in eukaryotic cells?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the function of the nuclear envelope in eukaryotic cells?
Separation of the nucleus from the cytoplasm
Which of the following is a characteristic of the plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells?
Presence of carbohydrates and sterols
What is the function of the peroxisome in eukaryotic cells?
Waste management and degradation
What is the characteristic of the ribosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Larger in size (80S)
What is the primary function of the cell membrane in eukaryotic cells?
To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell
What is the characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
The presence of a nucleus
What is the common function of proteins in all cells?
To act as catalysts for chemical reactions
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
To provide structural support and shape to the cell
What is the characteristic that all cells have in common?
Use of ATP as their free energy source
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Lack of a true nucleus
What is the primary function of DNA in eukaryotic cells?
To store genetic information
What is the primary function of organelles in eukaryotic cells?
To perform specific cellular functions
What is the term for the scientific study of how living things are classified?
Taxonomy
What is the characteristic of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
It is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins and lipids
What is the common feature of all cells that enables them to control the flow of nutrients and waste materials?
Plasma membrane
Test your knowledge on the basics of medical biology and genetics, covering topics such as cellular structures, organelles, DNA, and RNA. This quiz is based on the course schedule of Dr. Hilal Eren Gözel from I.Okan University.
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