Cell Biology Quiz

What are cells often referred to as?

• The basic building blocks of life

• The largest structures in organisms

• The smallest organisms

• The most complex part of the body

Who was the scientist that first used a microscope to look at cells?

• Anton van Leeuwenhoek

• Isaac Newton

• Robert Hooke

• Albert Einstein

What did Anton van Leeuwenhoek discover with his improved lenses?

• Large animals

• Tiny organisms moving

• The structure of DNA

• The first plant cells

What is a group of the same type of cells working together called?

• Organ

• System

• Tissue

• Molecule

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• They make proteins.

• They store DNA.

• They form a barrier around the cell.

• They release energy.

What is the endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.) responsible for?

• Storing DNA

• Making and transporting molecules

• Producing energy

• Forming a barrier around the cell

What is a unique feature of archaea cells?

• They have a nucleus.

• They can withstand harsh environments.

• They perform photosynthesis.

• They produce oxygen.

What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

• To produce energy

• To store food, waste, and water

• To transport proteins

• To conduct photosynthesis