Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 2

The movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is known as:

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 3

Which organelle performs protein synthesis, lipid synthesis, and calcium storage?

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Lysosome

Question 4

The process of cell growth and development is known as:

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Differentiation

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Apoptosis

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Metabolism

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Homeostasis

Question 5

In eukaryotic organisms, which process is NOT a type of cell division?

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Binary Fission

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

Question 6

The cell membrane is primarily composed of:

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Proteins and lipids

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Carbohydrates and proteins

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Lipids and carbohydrates

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Nucleic acids and proteins

Question 7

Where is the genetic material of a cell primarily stored?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 8

Which type of cell division results in two genetically identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 9

The process by which cells remove waste products is called:

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Exocytosis

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Endocytosis

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Phagocytosis

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Pinocytosis

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Presence of a nucleus

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Small size

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Simple structure

Question 11

The primary function of the Golgi apparatus is:

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Protein modification and packaging

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Lipid synthesis

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Carbohydrate breakdown

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Photosynthesis

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 13

The process by which cells convert glucose into energy is called:

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Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Glycolysis

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Krebs cycle

Question 14

In eukaryotic cells, the organelle responsible for protein synthesis is the:

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Ribosome

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Nucleus

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Mitochondrion

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Golgi apparatus

Question 15

The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration is known as:

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 16

Which of the following is the smallest and least complex type of cell?

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Prokaryotic cell

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Eukaryotic cell

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Animal cell

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Plant cell

Question 17

The theory that all living organisms share a common ancestor is known as:

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Theory of evolution by natural selection

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Theory of relativity

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Cell theory

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Germ theory

Question 18

Which of the following is a type of passive transport?

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

Question 19

The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy is called:

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Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Glycolysis

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Fermentation

Question 20

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Nucleus

Question 21

What is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Presence of a nucleus

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Larger size than eukaryotic cells

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Complex internal structure

Question 22

Which of the following is a primary function of the cell membrane?

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Facilitating the transport of substances

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Synthesizing proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Producing energy

Question 23

What is the main role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid metabolism

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Carbohydrate breakdown

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Waste elimination

Question 24

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifying and packaging proteins

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Synthesizing ribosomes

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Synthesizing lipids

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Producing mitochondria

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

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Endocytosis

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 26

Which biomolecule stores and transmits genetic information in cells?

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DNA

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Protein

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RNA

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Lipid

Question 27

Which microscopy technique utilizes electron beams to generate images with high resolution?

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Electron microscopy

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Light microscopy

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Scanning probe microscopy

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Fluorescence microscopy

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cell membrane?

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Stores and transmits genetic information

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Regulates the movement of substances across the membrane

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Provides structural support to the cell

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Recognizes and responds to signals from other cells

Question 29

Which of the following is the fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Organ

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Tissue

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Atom

Question 30

Which cell structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondrion

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Nucleus

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Golgi apparatus

Question 31

Which type of cell division produces two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Possess a well-defined nucleus

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Lack membrane-bound organelles

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Are smaller than prokaryotic cells

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Have ribosomes

Question 33

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To regulate the entry and exit of materials

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To store genetic information

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To synthesize proteins

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To provide energy for the cell

Question 34

What is the primary function of enzymes in cells?

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To speed up chemical reactions

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To store energy

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To transport materials

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To synthesize proteins

Question 35

Which of the following is a nonpolar molecule?

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Carbon dioxide

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Glucose

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Water

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Sodium chloride

Question 36

What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

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To provide structural support and shape to the cell

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To store genetic information

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To synthesize proteins

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To regulate the passage of materials

Question 37

According to the cell theory, which of the following is NOT a basic principle?

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All cells contain a nucleus.

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Cells are the fundamental units of life.

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All organisms are made up of cells.

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New cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Question 38

Which cellular structure is primarily involved in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi complex

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Lysosomes

Question 39

What is the name of the semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cell and regulates substance exchange?

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Plasma membrane

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Cell wall

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Nuclear envelope

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Lysosomal membrane

Question 40

Which cell type possesses a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cell

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Prokaryotic cell

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Animal cell

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Plant cell

Question 41

Which biological process utilizes oxygen to break down glucose for energy production?

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Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Glycolysis

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Fermentation

Question 42

Which type of transport requires energy and moves substances against their concentration gradient?

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Active transport

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Passive transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 43

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with cancer cells?

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Increased susceptibility to programmed cell death

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Uncontrolled cell division

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Ability to invade other tissues

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Reduced differentiation

Question 44

Which characteristic is NOT observed in all living cells?

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Composition of non-living matter

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A cell membrane for regulating substance exchange

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A nucleus containing genetic material

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Chemical reactions essential for the cell's functioning

Question 45

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Regulating the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Storing genetic information

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Conducting chemical reactions

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Providing structural support

Question 46

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 47

What is the process by which cells divide to create new cells called?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Differentiation

Question 48

Which of the following is a prokaryotic cell?

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Bacteria

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Plant cell

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Animal cell

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Fungal cell

Question 49

What is the role of enzymes in cells?

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To accelerate chemical reactions

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To store energy

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To transport materials

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To regulate cell division

Question 50

How does passive transport differ from active transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not

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Passive transport requires energy, while active transport does not

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Both processes require energy

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Neither process requires energy

Question 51

Which of the following cell types is renewable?

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Skin cells

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Nerve cells

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Cardiac muscle cells

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Bone cells

Question 52

What is the primary significance of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?

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Modifying and packaging proteins

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Producing ribosomes

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Housing the cell's genetic material

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Generating energy for the cell