Foundations of Biological Science Quiz

Explore cell biology with this quiz! Powerhouse organelle, DNA function, classification, and more. Test yourself now!

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Nucleus

Ribosome

Mitochondrion

Endoplasmic reticulum

Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

Gregor Mendel

Charles Darwin

Louis Pasteur

Alexander Fleming

Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream?

Hemoglobin

Plasma

Red blood cells

Platelets

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue in the human body?

Muscle tissue

Nerve tissue

Adipose tissue

Lymphatic tissue

Which of the following is responsible for breaking down waste materials in a cell?

Lysosome

Peroxisome

Golgi apparatus

Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

Energy production

Cell structure

Storage and transmission of genetic information

Enzyme synthesis

Which of the following is NOT a kingdom in the classification of living organisms?

Animalia

Fungi

Protista

Domain

What is the correct order of the stages in the cell cycle?

Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Prophase, Interphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Interphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

Interphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

To absorb light energy

To produce glucose

To release oxygen

To convert carbon dioxide into water

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What is the approximate percentage of water in the human body?

50%

70%

85%

90%

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

RNA serves as a template for DNA replication

RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to ribosomes

RNA synthesizes lipids within the cell

RNA provides structural support to the cell membrane