9 Questions
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
Facilitating selective transport of substances in and out of the cell
What is the chemical composition of the plasma membrane?
Lipids and proteins
Which type of cell contains the plasma membrane?
Both plant and animal cell
What is another term for the plasma membrane due to its characteristic of allowing only selected substances to pass through?
Semi-permeable membrane
Who expanded the cell theory by suggesting that all cells arise from pre-existing cells?
Rudolf Virchow
Which year did the discovery of the electron microscope take place, allowing for the observation of the complex structure of cells and their organelles?
1940
What type of organism is Amoeba based on the number of cells it is composed of?
Unicellular
Which scientist is credited with coining the term 'cell'?
Matthias Schleiden
In which organisms do cells group together to form various body parts?
Fungi
This quiz covers the structure and function of the plasma membrane, which is the outermost envelope of both plant and animal cells. It delves into its composition of lipids and proteins, its role in maintaining cell shape and strength, and its function as a selectively permeable membrane.
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