Cell Biology Quiz

What is the smallest unit of life?

• Tissue

• Cell

• Molecule

• Atom

Which theory states that all living things are made of one or more cells?

• Quantum Theory

• Cell Theory

• Atomic Theory

• Evolution Theory

What type of microscope uses light and lenses to enlarge an image?

• Electron Microscope

• Light Microscope

• Digital Microscope

• Compound Microscope

Which type of cell does not have a nucleus?

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

• Plant

• Animal

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Produces energy

• Stores genetic information

• Protects the inside of a cell

• Synthesizes proteins

What is the process by which new organisms are produced?

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

• Respiration

• Metabolism

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

What is the main function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

• Breaks down waste

• Produces proteins

• Directs cell activity

• Stores energy

What is homeostasis?

• The process of cell division

• An organism's ability to maintain steady internal conditions

• The conversion of energy in food molecules

• The production of glucose

What is the role of the cell wall?

• To store nutrients

• To transport molecules

• To protect the cell from viruses

• To produce energy