Exploring Cell Functions and History

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organ

• Organism

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Mitochondria

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To produce energy

• To control what enters and leaves the cell

• To store nutrients

• To synthesize proteins

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

Who is credited with the discovery of the cell?

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Hooke

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To store energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To break down waste

• To transport materials

Which part of the cell is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cell wall

What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Vacuole

Which scientist proposed the cell theory along with Matthias Schleiden?

• Theodor Schwann

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• To provide energy

• To protect and support the cell

• To store nutrients

• To transport proteins