Quiz on The Fundamental Unit of Life

What is the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms?

• Tissue

• Organ

• Cell

• Organism

Who coined the term 'cell'?

• Robert Brown

• Matthias Schleiden

• Robert Hooke

• Anton Von Leeuwenhoek

What is the main principle of cell theory?

• Cells do not divide

• All cells are identical

• All living organisms are composed of cells

• Cells can arise spontaneously

Which type of organism is made up of a single cell?

• Multicellular

• Unicellular

• Bilateral

• Quadrilateral

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Provides rigidity

• Controls movement of substances

• Stores genetic material

• Produces energy

What happens to a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?

• It remains the same

• It shrinks

• It bursts

• It swells

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

What is the function of lysosomes?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Intracellular digestion

• Photosynthesis

What type of cell division produces gametes?

• Meiosis

• Mitosis

• Budding

• Binary fission

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

• Protein synthesis

• Storage

• Energy production

• Cell division