Cell Biology Quiz

What is the basic building block of all living things?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

What is the role of organelles in a cell?

• They store waste

• They perform specific tasks necessary for survival

• They produce light

• They create sound

What is similar to small organs of the human body within a cell?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Organelles

• Membrane

How many new cells are produced in the human body every day?

• 300 million

• 300 billion

• 3 billion

• 30 million

What is the main function of the genetic material in cells?

• To produce energy

• To determine physical traits

• To fight infections

• To store nutrients

What is the role of the X and Y chromosomes?

• Determine height

• Determine gender

• Determine weight

• Determine age

What is the lifespan of some cells in the human body?

• A few hours

• A few days to a year

• A few weeks

• A few months

What is the main function of the genetic material in cells?

• To produce energy

• To determine physical traits

• To fight infections

• To store nutrients

What is the significance of cells in the human body?

• They are the smallest unit of life

• They are the largest unit of life

• They are not important

• They only store fat

Cells cannot survive without the support of other cells. Is this statement true or false?

• True, because cells rely on each other

• False, because cells are independent