Cell Structure and Function Concepts

The video tutorial covers the basic unit of life, the cell, including its discovery by Robert Hooke in 1665. It explains the differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms, and details the structure and functions of various cell components such as the plasma membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuoles, and plastids. The tutorial also highlights the differences between plant and animal cells, emphasizing the unique features of each.

What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organism

• Organ

Who is credited with the discovery of cells?

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Hooke

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

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

• Tree

• Dog

• Amoeba

• Human

What is the smallest unit of life that can perform all life processes?

• Cell

• Molecule

• Tissue

• Organ

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?

• To provide energy

• To control the entry and exit of substances

• To store genetic information

• To produce proteins

What is the main component of the plant cell wall?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Lipid

• Protein

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic information?

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the primary role of vacuoles in plant cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

• Storage of substances

Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Plastids

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division