PCB 3023 CELL BIOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST 2026- 2027)
______ energy is converted by photosynthesis into ______ that
is stored in either _______ or _______ - correct answer-
Light; chemical energy; sucrose; starch
animal cells vs plant cells - correct answer-
Anton van Leeuwenhoek - correct answer- Invented the
microscope
Are viruses cells? - correct answer- No because they are
not alive
Basic Properties of Cells - correct answer- 1. Complexity
2. Genetic Program (DNA)
3. Reproduction
4. Acquire and Utilize Energy
5. Carry out Chemical Reactions
6. Engage in Mechanical Activities
7. Respond to Stimuli
, 8. Self-regulation
9. Evolve
Cell Theory - correct answer- 1. All living organisms are
composed of one or more cells
2. The cell is the structural unit of life (most basic form of life)
3. Cells can only arise from pre-existing cells
Energy is lost as _____ and is ultimately radiated into _______ -
correct answer- heat; space
Epigenetics - correct answer- the study of environmental
influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change
Eukaryotes - correct answer- Cells that enclose their DNA
in nuclei
How do cells reproduce? - correct answer- mitosis and
meiosis
How is energy packaged in animal cells? - correct answer-
Glucose
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (LATEST 2026- 2027)
______ energy is converted by photosynthesis into ______ that
is stored in either _______ or _______ - correct answer-
Light; chemical energy; sucrose; starch
animal cells vs plant cells - correct answer-
Anton van Leeuwenhoek - correct answer- Invented the
microscope
Are viruses cells? - correct answer- No because they are
not alive
Basic Properties of Cells - correct answer- 1. Complexity
2. Genetic Program (DNA)
3. Reproduction
4. Acquire and Utilize Energy
5. Carry out Chemical Reactions
6. Engage in Mechanical Activities
7. Respond to Stimuli
, 8. Self-regulation
9. Evolve
Cell Theory - correct answer- 1. All living organisms are
composed of one or more cells
2. The cell is the structural unit of life (most basic form of life)
3. Cells can only arise from pre-existing cells
Energy is lost as _____ and is ultimately radiated into _______ -
correct answer- heat; space
Epigenetics - correct answer- the study of environmental
influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change
Eukaryotes - correct answer- Cells that enclose their DNA
in nuclei
How do cells reproduce? - correct answer- mitosis and
meiosis
How is energy packaged in animal cells? - correct answer-
Glucose