Fundamental Unit of Life Quiz

What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• organism

• molecule

• cell

• atom

What are the two main types of cells?

• Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells

• Nerve cells and muscle cells

• Red blood cells and white blood cells

• Animal cells and plant cells

What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• Structural support and protection

• Storage of genetic material

• Regulation of cell growth

• Energy production

What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• It stores genetic information

• It provides a medium for the organelles to carry out their functions.

• It provides structural support to the cell

• It regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell

What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Cell division

• Waste elimination

• Protein and lipid synthesis, and transportation

• Energy production

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• Producing energy for the cell

• Regulating cell division

• Packaging and processing proteins and lipids

• Storing genetic material

What are the main organelles involved in energy production in a cell?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Golgi Apparatus

What is the function of the lysosomes in a cell?

• Storage of genetic information

• Regulation of cell growth and division

• Production of energy for the cell

• Digestion of waste materials and cellular debris

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Provides energy to the cell

• Regulates the temperature of the cell

• Stores genetic information

• Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

What are the main components of the cell membrane?

• phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol

• DNA, RNA, and lipids

• carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals

• sugar, water, and salt