Cell and Molecular Biology Quiz 1

What are the two basic types of cells?

• Bacterial and Viral

• Single-celled and Multi-celled

• Animal and Plant

• Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

• DNA → Protein → RNA

• DNA → RNA → Protein

• Protein → RNA → DNA

• RNA → DNA → Protein

Which technique is used for gene editing?

• CRISPR

• Gel electrophoresis

• Microscopy

• PCR

Who coined the term 'cell'?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Rudolf Virchow

• Schleiden and Schwann

What does the Cell Theory state?

• All cells are identical

• Cells can exist independently

• Cells are the basic unit of life

• All cells can reproduce

How does cancer research relate to cell biology?

• It studies the weather patterns

• It examines animal habitats

• It targets cellular behaviors

• It focuses on plant growth

What is a real-life application of molecular biology?

• Developing vaccines

• Understanding cellular interactions

• Exploring ocean depths

• Studying weather changes

Which of the following is NOT a molecular biology technique?

• Gene editing

• Gel electrophoresis

• PCR

• Cellular respiration

What is the role of organelles in eukaryotic cells?

• They provide energy

• They perform specialized functions

• They store genetic information

• They protect the cell membrane

A doctor is studying how a specific virus enters human cells. Which two branches of biology would best help in understanding this process?

• Botany and Zoology

• Cell biology and Molecular biology

• Genetics and Ecology

• Physics and Chemistry