Cell Structure and Function Concepts

What is the basic, functional unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Organ

According to the Cell Theory, what is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

According to the Cell Theory, where do all cells come from?

• Non-living matter

• Other living cells

• Chemical reactions

• Spontaneous generation

What is movement defined as in the context of biology?

• A change in temperature or color

• A change in position, shape, or location

• A change in size or volume

• A change in speed or direction

What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

• It stores genetic information

• It helps to move materials like food to different parts of the cell

• It produces energy

• It protects the cell from external damage

Which of the following best describes the structure of the cell wall?

• Soft and flexible

• Tough and rigid

• Thin and elastic

• Smooth and slippery

Where is the nucleus found?

• Only in animal cells

• Only in plant cells

• In both plant and animal cells

• In bacteria cells

How do vacuoles in animal cells differ from those in plant cells?

• They are larger and fewer in number

• They are smaller and more numerous

• They are the same size and number

• They are not present in animal cells

What is the shape of vacuoles typically described as?

• Cube-like

• Balloon-like

• Star-like

• Disk-like

In which types of cells are mitochondria found?

• Only in plant cells

• Only in animal cells

• In both plant and animal cells

• Only in bacterial cells