Q: Which type of cell is responsible for receiving and transmitting messages to control and coordinate different parts of the body?
A: Nerve cells (neurons) are responsible for receiving and transmitting messages to control and coordinate different parts of the body.
Q: What is the function of the cell membrane in plant and animal cells?
A: The cell membrane provides shape to the cells of plants and animals and allows for the exchange of materials.
Q: What determines the size of a cell?
A: The function of the cell determines its size.
Q: What is the shape of bacterial cells?
A: Bacterial cells are usually spherical or rod-shaped, but can also be triangular.
Q: What is the smallest cell?
A: The smallest cell is 0.1 to 0.5 micrometre in bacteria.
Q: What marked the beginning of the study of cell biology?
A: The discovery of cells by Robert Hooke marked the beginning of the study of cell biology.
