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MARAMAG_CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY QUIZ

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 35mins

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1.

1. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease which is caused by which of the following virus?

a)

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

b)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV)

c)

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

d)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

2.

2. Emerson was viewing an organism under a microscope. From his observation, he saw a thread-like structure that moves in a propeller-like motion. What prokaryotic cell structure did Emerson see from the microscope?

a)

Capsule

b)

Flagellum

c)

Nucleoid

d)

Cytoplasm

3.

3. Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for the production of lipids?

a)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Golgi Body

d)

Mitochondrion

4.

4. Which of the following is true about prokaryotic cells?

a)

Prokaryotic cells are known for having true nuclei.

b)

Genetic information of these cells is contained in their nucleus.

c)

These cells can be 5-100 µm in size.

d)

They existed first compared to eukaryotic cells.

5.

5. During mitosis, spindle fibers form at the opposite poles of the cell. Which of the following cell organelle is responsible for this function?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Centriole

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

6.

6. During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide enters the plant through small openings in the leaf, which in turn, is also where oxygen escapes as a by-product of the food-manufacturing process. What do we call this structure in the leaves of plants?

a)

Stoma

b)

Thylakoid

c)

Granum

d)

Stroma

7.

7. Light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis requires light energy to break down water molecules into ATP, NADPH, and oxygen. This chemical reaction takes place in which of the following structure of chloroplast?

a)

Inner membrane

b)

Intermembrane space

c)

Thylakoid

d)

Stroma

8.

8. Which of the following best describes zoonotic viruses like the COVID-19-causing virus?

a)

They are accidentally developed in virology laboratories.

b)

They are long-discovered viruses that were re-activated.

c)

They are viruses that affect animals in particular seasons.

d)

They are viruses that transferred from animals to humans.

9.

9. Helper T cells are essential in the body's immune response. When attacked, their number decrease resulting to a declined function in fighting off diseases and infection. Which of the following human viruses can do the abovementioned function to the human body?

a)

Rabies

b)

HIV

c)

Ebola

d)

Influenza

10.

10. Proteins are sorted, processed, and delivered in which of the following membrane-bound cell organelles?

a)

Golgi body

b)

Ribosome

c)

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Lysosome

11.

11. Which of the following is/are the function/s of connective tissues?

 

I.          They serve as a binding substance.

II.        They cover the surface of the body and lines body cavities.

III.     They provide the framework that support epithelial and other tissues.

IV.     They are responsible for the protection, secretion, and absorption of materials.

a)

I only.

b)

I and IV

c)

I, II, III, and IV

d)

I and III

12.

12. What is the function of the microscope part being pointed by the arrow from the image below?

a)

It is used to magnify the specimen at varied objectives.

b)

It holds the body tube in place.

c)

It adjusts the resolution of the specimen’s image.

d)

It holds the objective lenses and rotates to change magnification.

13.

13. Mitosis replicates chromosomes which are contained in cells that arose from cell division. Which proposition of the Modern Cell Theory is being exemplified?

a)

Cell arises from pre-existing cells.

b)

Cell is the basic functional and structural unit of life.

c)

Hereditary information is contained in cells and passed on to every cell.

d)

All energy flow (metabolism & biochemistry) of life occurs within cells.

14.

14. Jhon Aaron is viewing a sample slide through a compound microscope using the high-power objective lens. The specimen was magnified at 2000x. What is the original size of the specimen?

a)

10 microns

b)

5 microns

c)

100 microns

d)

50 microns

15.

15. Paul was using a compound microscope to view cheek cells. The slide was stained with methylene blue to emphasize the structure of the specimen. However, the stain makes the view of the specimen dim. What must Paul do?

a)

Look for another specimen to view under the microscope.

b)

Change the microscope because it might be defective.

c)

Tilt the mirror facing a light source to reflect light towards the specimen.

d)

Change the objective lenses.

16.

16. Which of the following exemplifies that cell arise from pre-existing cells?

a)

Cells make up tissues; tissues make up organs, and so on.

b)

A paramecium divides to produce two identical paramecia.

c)

The human body is made up of cells with unique functions.

d)

A bird is a living thing; thus, it is made up of cells.

17.

17. Peter was examining a slide under a microscope. However, he couldn’t have a nice view of the specimen because of his height; so, he needs to tilt the microscope lower enough for him to view. Which part of the microscope must he adjust?

a)

Fine adjustment knob

b)

Coarse adjustment knob

c)

Revolving nosepiece

d)

Inclination joint

18.

18. Jasper wanted to view a sample slide under a compound microscope. The specimen size is 2 microns, and he wants to magnify it 2000x. What objective lens must he use to achieve the magnification?

a)

Low-power objective lens

b)

High-power objective lens

c)

Scanning objective lens

d)

Oil immersion objective lens

19.

19. Foreign objects, like bacteria, enters the cell but is engulfed by an organelle which contains enzymes; thereby digesting them. Which organelle is responsible for this function?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Lysosome

c)

Golgi complex

d)

Ribosome

20.

20. Emerson is viewing a specimen through a compound microscope. He wants to move the objective lens nearer to the specimen he is viewing. Which part of the microscope must he manipulate?

a)

Fine adjustment knob

b)

Coarse adjustment knob

c)

Revolving nosepiece

d)

Body tube

21.

21. It protects the objective lenses from dusts and foreign debris. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

22.

22. It is an objective lens that has a 40x-magnification. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

23.

23. It refers to the power to show the details clearly in an image. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

24.

24. It is where the viewer looks into to examine the specimen in a microscope. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

25.

25. It is the term used by Leeuwenhoek referring to bacteria and protozoa. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

26.

26. It is the science of investigating small objects using microscopes. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

27.

27. It refers to the spherical shape of cells. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

28.

28. The belief that cells originated spontaneously; It refers to spontaneous generation of cells. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

29.

29. He coined the term cell because of the small compartments he saw from a cork. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

30.

30. It is the study of cells and macromolecules that define their structure and function. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

31.

31. It is the most common and widely used form of microscopy. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

32.

32. It uses short sequences of RNA which are complementary to the mRNA which carries to instructions to translate proteins from the DNA to the ribosomes. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

33.

33. A membrane-bound cell organelle responsible for holding waste products and water. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

34.

34. These are cells that make up the kidneys. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

35.

35. It holds the organelles in a cell. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

36.

36. The part of a microscope that reflects light from a light source towards the specimen. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

37.

37. A part of the microscope that maintains the proper distance between the eyepiece and objective lens. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

38.

38. It is a group of tissues that are structurally formed to perform a function as one unit. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

39.

39. It is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

40.

40. It helps in protecting the plasma membrane which also supports and protects the cell that is made up of cellulose giving the rigid shape in plant cells. (Please write the answer in CAPITAL letters)

(a)  

41.

41. Rudolf Virchow proposed that cells arise spontaneously.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

42. Regardless of the specimen size, an object will be magnified by a total of 400x using the high-power objective lens.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

43. Anton van Leeuwenhoek referred to bacteria and protozoa as animalcules because of their motility.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

44. An organ system is a group of systems working together as one functional unit.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.

45. Cell wall is present in animal cells.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.

46. Mice arising from sweaty underwear exemplifies the belief on spontaneous generation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.

47. The stage clips in microscope hold the stage in place.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.

48. The ocular lens magnifies the specimen image by 10x.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

49. Reproductive organs, such as the testes and ovaries are made up of reproductive cells.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

50. Resolution refers to the enlargement of the specimen’s image.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

51. Pasteur’s swan neck flask experiment supported that cell arises from pre-existing cells.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

52.

52. Cell theory a collection of ideas and conclusions from many different scientists over time that describes cells and how cells operate.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

53. Theodor Schwann suggested that animals are composed of cells, or the product of cells in their structures.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

54.

54. Bacillus refers to the spherical shape of cells.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

55.

55. Prokaryotic cells do not have true nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.

56. Cells produced by mitotic division best explains that cells arise from pre-existing cells.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

57.

57. Robert Hooke was the first to invent the compound microscope, which he used to view a cork.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

58.

58. Jansen was credited for the invention of the first compound microscope.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

59.

59. Twenty-five elements from the ninety-two naturally-occurring elements can be found in the human body.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

60. Lazzaro Spallanzani supported the spontaneous generation of cells in his experiment.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE