Biology Fundamentals Quiz

Explore cell biology with 15 questions covering organelles, DNA, nervous system, and more. Test yourself now!

#1

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondrion
Endoplasmic reticulum
Nucleus
Golgi apparatus
#2

What is the primary function of DNA?

Protein synthesis
Energy production
Cellular respiration
Genetic information storage
#3

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Fermentation
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood cell?

Erythrocyte
Leukocyte
Thrombocyte
Neuron
#5

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Adipose tissue
Smooth muscle
#6

Which of the following is not a component of the central nervous system (CNS)?

Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves
Ganglia
#7

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Modification and packaging of proteins
Energy production
#8

What is the function of the ribosome?

DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Cell division
Energy production
#9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?

Presence of membrane-bound organelles
Presence of a nucleus
Small size
Circular DNA
#10

Which of the following is a primary function of the liver?

Storage of bile
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Production of red blood cells
Synthesis of insulin
#11

Which of the following is an example of an autotroph?

Dog
Human
Oak tree
Tiger
#12

What is the name of the process by which cells engulf large particles or even other cells?

Phagocytosis
Exocytosis
Pinocytosis
Endocytosis
#13

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?

Insulin
Cortisol
Parathyroid hormone
Glucagon
#14

What is the name of the process by which plants lose water vapor through small openings on their leaves?

Evaporation
Condensation
Transpiration
Precipitation
#15

Which of the following is an example of a heterotroph?

Sunflower
Mushroom
Algae
Cactus

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