Biological Concepts and Systems Quiz

Explore essential concepts in cell biology with 21 quiz questions covering DNA, organelles, systems, and more. Test yourself now!

#1

What is the primary function of DNA?

Energy production
Protein synthesis
Cell structure
Respiration
#2

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

Endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Golgi apparatus
#3

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Absorbing carbon dioxide
Absorbing sunlight
Absorbing water
Absorbing oxygen
#4

Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?

Breathing
Transporting nutrients
Filtering waste
Digesting food
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Nucleus present
Membrane-bound organelles
Single-cellular
Large size
#6

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

Protein synthesis
Energy production
Modification and packaging of proteins
DNA replication
#7

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Energy production
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Cellular respiration
#8

What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?

Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Transpiration
Fermentation
#9

Which of the following is a function of the nervous system?

Transportation of oxygen
Digestion of food
Control of body movements
Pumping blood
#10

What is the function of the enzyme amylase?

Breaking down proteins
Breaking down lipids
Breaking down carbohydrates
Breaking down nucleic acids
#11

Which type of tissue connects muscles to bones?

Adipose tissue
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Nervous tissue
#12

What is the name of the process by which cells divide to form new cells?

Mitosis
Meiosis
Cytokinesis
Apoptosis
#13

Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs?

Bronchi
Alveoli
Trachea
Diaphragm
#14

Which of the following is a nitrogenous base found in DNA?

Uracil
Thymine
Cytosine
Adenine
#15

What is the smallest unit of life?

Cell
Molecule
Atom
Organ
#16

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Transporting amino acids
Providing energy
Carrying genetic information
Building cell membranes
#17

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

Insulin
Adrenaline
Estrogen
Thyroxine
#18

In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

G1 phase
G2 phase
S phase
M phase
#19

What is the function of white blood cells in the immune system?

Transporting oxygen
Fighting infections
Digesting food
Producing antibodies
#20

Which gas is exchanged during respiration in humans?

Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
#21

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Producing bile
Absorbing nutrients
Digesting carbohydrates
Producing digestive enzymes

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