Biology Basics Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic functions integral to the survival of living things?

• Metabolism

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

• Homeostasis

According to the cell theory, what is the smallest unit of life?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organism

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• To store genetic material

• To translate specific genetic instructions

• To provide energy

• To transport nutrients

Which type of cell is formed from the fusion of individual muscle cells?

• Aseptate fungal hyphae

• Sieve tube elements

• Striated muscle fibres

• Red blood cells

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To produce energy

• To separate internal contents from the external environment

• To store nutrients

• To replicate DNA

What is the metric unit used to measure most cells?

• Metres

• Centimetres

• Micrometres

• Nanometres

Which type of microscopy views living specimens in natural color?

• Electron Microscopy

• Light Microscopy

• Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

• Immunofluorescence

What is the main advantage of electron microscopy over light microscopy?

• Views living specimens

• Uses lenses to bend light

• Higher resolution and magnification

• Views specimens in color

What does the mnemonic MIA stand for in microscopy?

• Magnification = Image size × Actual size

• Magnification = Image size ÷ Actual size

• Magnification = Actual size ÷ Image size

• Magnification = Actual size × Image size

What process involves freezing biological specimens for electron microscopy?

• Immunofluorescence

• Light Microscopy

• Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

• Scanning Electron Microscopy