Biology Practice: The Cell (Mock Test 1 - Easy)
1. What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?
2. Who was the first scientist to discover cells in 1665?
3. Which part of the cell is known as the "Brain" or "Control Center"?
4. Which of these is an example of a unicellular organism?
5. Which organelle is referred to as the "Powerhouse of the cell"?
6. What is the rigid outer layer found only in plant cells called?
7. The jelly-like substance where all cell organelles float is called:
8. Which of these organelles is responsible for making proteins?
9. "Suicide bags" is the nickname given to which organelle?
10. Chloroplasts, which help in photosynthesis, are a type of:
11. Which cell part acts as a "guard" by letting only specific materials enter or leave?
12. What are the thread-like structures inside the nucleus that carry genes?
13. Which of the following is the largest single cell in the world?
14. Which organelle helps in the transport of materials within the cell?
15. Plant cells usually have one large ____________ to store water and waste.
16. Which scientist stated that "all cells arise from pre-existing cells"?
17. Human Red Blood Cells are unique because, when mature, they lack a:
18. The "False Feet" used by Amoeba for movement and capturing food are called:
19. Which organelle is found in animal cells but is generally absent in plant cells?
20. What are the tiny pores on the nuclear membrane called?