Cell Discovery & Function

What is the basic structural unit of all living organisms?

• molecule

• atom

• cell

• gene

Which scientist is credited with the discovery of cells?

• Marie Curie

• Galileo Galilei

• Robert Hooke

• Isaac Newton

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Regulates body temperature

• Helps in photosynthesis

• Stores genetic information

• Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

How do plant cells differ from animal cells?

• Plant cells contain centrioles

• Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.

• Plant cells have flagella

• Plant cells lack a nucleus

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Energy production

• Cell wall formation

• Waste elimination

• Control center and genetic material storage

Who coined the term 'cell' when observing cork under a microscope?

• Robert Hooke

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Cell division

• Waste elimination

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in a cell?

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Peroxisome

• Golgi apparatus