Cell Biology Quiz: Are You Smarter Than a Cell?

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Picture yourself shrinking down to the smallest size in your body you'd be surrounded by millions of microscopic units known as cells. Cells are similar to the building blocks that keep you functioning, working day and night without you even realizing it. They produce energy, store data, and fix your body second by second. Whether you're running, eating, or even sleeping, your cells are working overtime to get the job done. Let's find out how much you know about these little "life factories"!

What liquid fills the inside of a cell?

  • Plasma

  • Cytoplasm

  • Water

  • DNA fluid

Where is DNA stored in a cell?

  • In the cytoplasm

  • In the ribosomes

  • In the cell wall

  • In the nucleus

What do ribosomes make?

  • Proteins

  • Fats

  • Sugar

  • Water

What do mitochondria do inside a cell?

  • Make energy

  • Store water

  • Control growth

  • Carry oxygen

What is the basic unit of life?

  • Cell

  • Atom

  • Tissue

  • Organ

What surrounds and protects the cell?

  • Nucleus

  • Ribosome

  • Cell membrane

  • DNA

Which part of the cell is like the “brain,” controlling everything?

  • Cytoplasm

  • Nucleus

  • Cell wall

  • Membrane

What gives plant cells their shape and support?

  • Cell wall

  • Cell membrane

  • Nucleus

  • Mitochondria

Which type of cells do not have a nucleus?

  • Human cells

  • Plant cells

  • Bacteria

  • Animal cells

What do plant cells have that animal cells don’t?

  • Nucleus

  • Chloroplasts (for photosynthesis)

  • Mitochondria

  • Cytoplasm

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