Biology Quiz

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Cell

• Organ

• Tissue

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What part of the cell contains genetic material?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Lysosome

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Regulates the entry and exit of substances

• Synthesizes proteins

• Stores genetic material

• Produces energy

What does DNA stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Ribonucleic acid

• Nucleotide acid

How many chromosomes do humans typically have?

• 23 pairs

• 46 pairs

• 32 pairs

• 20 pairs

What is a genotype?

• Physical characteristics of an organism

• Genetic makeup of an organism

• The environment an organism lives in

• The age of an organism

What is the likelihood of inheriting a recessive trait if both parents are carriers?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is a Punnett square used for?

• Predicting genetic outcomes

• Growing plants

• Analyzing chemical reactions

• Studying weather patterns