Biology: Structure of Cells Quiz

Who was the first person to observe living cells under a microscope?

• Robert Hooke

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Louis Pasteur

• Charles Darwin

What is the primary reason cells are small in size?

• To make them easier to study

• To reduce energy consumption

• To increase surface area to volume ratio

• To fit more cells in the body

Which type of cell contains a nucleus?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

• Neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store genetic information

• To control what enters and exits the cell

• To produce energy

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• To generate energy

• To produce proteins

• To protect the cell

• To store nutrients

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Lysosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

What is the primary function of lysosomes?

• To store water

• To produce glucose

• To digest unwanted materials

• To transport materials

What is the main component of plant cell walls?

• Chlorophyll

• Cellulose

• Protein

• Lipid

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

What is the term for cells that can develop into any type of cell in the body?

• Blood cells

• Muscle cells

• Nerve cells

• Stem cells