Fundamentals of Life Science Quiz

Explore cell biology with this quiz covering topics like organelles, DNA, metabolism, and more. Test yourself now!

#1

What is the basic unit of life?

Atom
Cell
Molecule
Organism
#2

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
#3

In the human body, where does the process of digestion primarily begin?

Stomach
Small intestine
Mouth
Esophagus
#4

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

Respiration
Transport of nutrients
Excretion
Digestion
#5

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

Sucrose
Glucose
Cellulose
Starch
#6

In the context of genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?

Different versions of a gene
A type of protein
A type of RNA
A segment of DNA
#7

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

Respiration
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Digestion
#8

Which scientist is known for the theory of evolution by natural selection?

Isaac Newton
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
#9

Which of the following is not a type of RNA?

mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
sRNA
#10

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

A
B
AB
O
#11

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Absorb carbon dioxide
Absorb sunlight
Absorb water
Absorb oxygen
#12

What is the scientific term for the process of cell division?

Mitosis
Meiosis
Binary fission
Gametogenesis
#13

Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Lysosome
Peroxisome
#14

What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

Energy production
Genetic information storage
Protein synthesis
Cell structure
#15

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

Carry oxygen
Fight infections
Digest food
Produce antibodies
#16

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

Insulin
Estrogen
Testosterone
Adrenaline
#17

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?

Plant cell
Animal cell
Bacterial cell
Fungal cell
#18

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Pumping blood
Filtering waste
Exchange of gases
Digesting food
#19

What is the role of hemoglobin in the blood?

Transport of oxygen
Digestion of food
Regulation of blood sugar
Defense against pathogens
#20

Which scientist is credited with discovering the structure of DNA?

Watson and Crick
Mendel
Darwin
Einstein

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