Introduction to Cell Biology Quizizz

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Cell

• Molecule

• Tissue

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Which part of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA)?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not.

• Both have a nucleus.

• Neither have a nucleus.

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism?

• Human

• Bacteria

• Plant

• Fungi

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Which theory suggests that life arises from pre-existing life?

• Spontaneous generation

• Biogenesis

• Abiogenesis

• Evolution

What is spontaneous generation?

• The idea that life comes from non-living matter

• The idea that life comes from pre-existing life

• The process of cell division

• The process of photosynthesis

Explain why eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells have more organelles and a nucleus.

• Eukaryotic cells have less organelles.

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

• Prokaryotic cells are multicellular.

Compare the genetic material location in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

• Both have genetic material in the nucleus.

• Prokaryotic cells have genetic material in the cytoplasm, eukaryotic cells in the nucleus.

• Both have genetic material in the cytoplasm.

• Prokaryotic cells have genetic material in the nucleus, eukaryotic cells in the cytoplasm.

How do organelles contribute to the function of eukaryotic cells?

• They provide structure to the cell.

• They perform specific functions that help the cell survive.

• They store water and nutrients.

• They protect the cell from viruses.

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Which organelle is known as the "control center" of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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