Cell Biology Quiz

In unicellular organisms, what does a single cell have to do?

• Carry out all the functions of life

• Specialize in one function

• Form tissues

• Communicate with other cells

What are bigger things such as plants and animals made up of?

• A single type of cell

• Many cells of different types

• Tissues only

• Organs only

In multicellular organisms, what is the role of each type of cell?

• To carry out all functions of life

• To specialize in carrying out a particular job

• To form a single tissue

• To communicate with other cells

What type of cell is shown in the image?

• Muscle cell

• Blood cell

• Nerve cell

• Skin cell

What is the function of the nerve cell shown in the image?

• To carry oxygen

• To carry messages to and from the brain

• To contract and relax

• To protect the body

What are multicellular organisms made of?

• One cell

• Millions and millions of cells

• Hundreds of cells

• Thousands of cells

Which of the following is an example of a multicellular organism?

• Bacteria

• Amoeba

• Koala

• Virus

What does the term "multi" in multicellular organisms mean?

• One

• Few

• Many

• None

In multicellular organisms, what is the role of specialized cells?

• To perform the same function

• To perform different functions

• To divide continuously

• To remain inactive

What type of organisms are animals classified as?

• Unicellular

• Multicellular

• Single-celled

• Non-cellular