The Cell
Short Questions (120)
Easy Questions (30%)
1. What is cell biology?
2. Who discovered cells and in which year?
3. Define cell theory.
4. What are prokaryotic cells?
5. What are eukaryotic cells?
6. Who formulated the cell theory?
7. What is a microscope?
8. What is the function of a cell wall?
9. Define a cell membrane.
10. What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
11. What is the function of mitochondria?
12. What is the cytoplasm?
13. Name two types of microscopes.
14. What is light microscopy?
15. What is electron microscopy?
16. What is a ribosome?
17. What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
18. Define tissue.
19. What is the cell size range of most eukaryotic cells?
20. What are plant tissues?
21. What is the Golgi apparatus?
22. What are the differences between animal and plant cells?
23. What is a vacuole?
24. Define the term “cell organelle.”
25. What are sub-cellular particles?
26. What is the function of lysosomes?
27. What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?
28. What is the surface area to volume ratio?
29. What is the passage of molecules into cells called?
30. What is the passage of molecules out of cells called?
Moderate Questions (40%)
31. Describe the main points of the cell theory.
32. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
33. Explain the role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell.
34. What is the difference between light and electron microscopy?
35. How do light microscopes differ from electron microscopes in terms of resolution?
36. Why is cell size important for its function?
37. Describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
38. How are plant tissues classified?
39. Explain the function of the Golgi apparatus in protein modification.
40. What is the role of ribosomes in cells?
41. What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in protein synthesis?
42. Explain the process of diffusion.
43. What is osmosis?
44. Describe the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
45. What are acellular particles? Give examples.
46. What are the functions of vacuoles in plant cells?
47. How is the surface area to volume ratio related to cell size?
48. How do molecules pass through cell membranes?
49. What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
50. How do animal and plant cells differ in structure?
51. Why are lysosomes called the “suicidal bags” of the cell?
52. What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?
53. Describe the structure of a chloroplast.
54. What is meant by selective permeability of a cell membrane?
55. How does facilitated diffusion differ from active transport?
56. What is the main function of epithelial tissue in animals?
57. Describe the role of the mitochondria in energy production.
58. What is the importance of the surface area to volume ratio in cells?
59. How do plant cells maintain their rigidity?
60. What is meant by cellular differentiation?
Tough Questions (30%)
61. Discuss the significance of the cell theory in biology.
62. How did the invention of the microscope contribute to cell theory?
63. Compare and contrast light microscopy and electron microscopy.
64. How did the history of cell theory evolve over time?
65. What are the key structural differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
66. Describe the functions of all major cell organelles.
67. How do sub-cellular particles differ from whole cells?
68. What is the role of the cytoskeleton in maintaining cell shape and movement?
69. How do animal tissues differ from plant tissues?
70. Discuss the importance of cell membrane fluidity.
71. How does the endoplasmic reticulum contribute to the production of cellular components?
72. What is the role of ATP in cellular activities?
73. Describe the process of endocytosis and exocytosis.
74. How does the surface area to volume ratio affect nutrient uptake in cells?
75. What is the impact of cell size on cellular metabolism?
76. Describe the function of glycoproteins in cell membranes.
77. What are the structural components of the nucleus and their roles?
78. How does cellular organization contribute to overall tissue function?
79. Explain how acellular particles like viruses affect host cells.
80. Discuss the various methods of transporting substances across the cell membrane.
81. What is the relationship between cell structure and function?
82. Explain the concept of cellular specialization and its significance.
83. How does the study of cell biology contribute to understanding diseases?
84. What is the importance of stem cells in cellular research?
85. Explain the role of the cytoplasm in cellular activities.
86. Describe the various phases of the cell cycle.
87. How do plant tissues support the overall functioning of the plant?
88. What is meant by the term “compartmentalization” in eukaryotic cells?
89. Discuss the function of the nucleolus in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.
90. How do differences in cell structure reflect their specialized functions?
Long Questions (10)
Easy Questions (3)
1. Describe the cell theory and its significance in biology.
2. Discuss the functions of different cell organelles and their importance in cell biology.
3. Explain the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, with examples.
Moderate Questions (4)
4. Compare and contrast the structures and functions of different plant tissues.
5. Explain the process of active transport and its significance in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
6. Discuss the history and development of cell theory, highlighting the contributions of major scientists.
7. Describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane, highlighting the role of proteins and lipids.
Tough Questions (3)
8. Explain the relationship between cell size, surface area to volume ratio, and cellular function.
9. Discuss the role of the cytoskeleton in maintaining cell shape, support, and intracellular transport.
10. Describe the process of endocytosis and exocytosis and their roles in cellular communication.