Biology Basics Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic functions integral to the survival of living things?

• Metabolism

• Photosynthesis

• Reproduction

• Homeostasis

According to cell theory, what is the smallest unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• To store genetic material

• To translate specific genetic instructions

• To provide energy

• To transport nutrients

Which type of cell is formed from the fusion of individual muscle cells?

• Aseptate fungal hyphae

• Sieve tube elements

• Striated muscle fibres

• Red blood cells

What is the function of the cytosol in a cell?

• To separate internal contents from the external environment

• To facilitate various biological processes

• To store genetic material

• To translate genetic instructions

What is the unit used to measure most cells according to the metric system?

• Metres

• Centimetres

• Micrometres

• Nanometres

Which type of microscopy views living specimens in natural color?

• Electron Microscopy

• Light Microscopy

• Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

• Immunofluorescence

What is the main advantage of electron microscopy over light microscopy?

• Views living specimens

• Uses lenses to bend light

• Higher resolution and magnification

• Views specimens in color

What does the mnemonic MIA stand for in microscopy calculations?

• Magnification = Image size × Actual size

• Magnification = Image size ÷ Actual size

• Actual size = Image size × Magnification

• Actual size = Image size ÷ Magnification

What technique involves freezing biological specimens for electron microscopy?

• Immunofluorescence

• Light Microscopy

• Cryogenic Electron Microscopy

• Scanning Electron Microscopy