Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Where are ribosomes located in a eukaryotic cell?

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

Question 2

What is a primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifying and packaging proteins

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Synthesizing proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Producing energy for the cell

Question 3

What is the name of the biggest organelle in a cell?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Vacuole

Question 4

Which of these is a feature of prokaryotic cells?

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They have ribosomes

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They have DNA

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They have a cell wall

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They have a nucleus

Question 5

Which feature is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

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Nucleus

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Cell membrane

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DNA

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Ability to reproduce

Question 6

What is the primary role of ribosomes in cells?

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Producing proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Providing energy

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Transporting materials

Question 7

Which feature is unique to prokaryotic cells?

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Cell wall made of peptidoglycan

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Membrane-bound nucleus

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Ribosomes

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Cytoplasm

Question 8

Which of the following is a key structural difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

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Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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Plant cells have a larger nucleus than animal cells.

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Plant cells have a shorter life span than animal cells.

Question 9

Which statement about cells, according to the cell theory, is incorrect?

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Cells can spontaneously arise from non-living matter.

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Cells are the basic building blocks of life.

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All living organisms are made up of at least one cell.

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Cells come from existing cells.

Question 10

Which organelle is unique to plant cells and not found in animal cells?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Lysosome

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living cells?

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Made of inorganic matter

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DNA storage

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Cell membrane

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Reproduction

Question 12

Which feature is unique to eukaryotic cells?

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Having a nucleus

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Having a cell membrane

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Having ribosomes

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Being typically larger than prokaryotic cells

Question 13

What is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

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Generating energy for the cell

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Regulating what enters and exits the cell

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Protecting the cell from its environment

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Maintaining the cell's shape

Question 14

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

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Storing genetic information

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Controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Protecting the cell from its environment

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Communicating with other cells

Question 15

What is NOT a characteristic shared by all living cells?

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They are made of non-living materials.

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They have a cell membrane.

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They contain DNA.

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They can reproduce.

Question 16

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Store the cell's genetic material

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Produce energy for the cell through photosynthesis

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Remove waste products from the cell

Question 17

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

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Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells.

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Prokaryotic cells have a cytoskeleton, while eukaryotic cells do not.

Question 18

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

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Stores genetic information

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Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Provides structural support to the cell

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Facilitates communication between cells

Question 19

Which part of a human cell is responsible for creating most of the cell's energy?

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

Question 20

Which cell organelle stores food and water?

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Vacuole

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

Question 21

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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Eukaryotic cells are larger than prokaryotic cells.

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Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall, while eukaryotic cells do not.

Question 22

Within a cell, which organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP?

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Chloroplast

Question 23

In plant cells, which organelle is green and carries out photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Nucleus

Question 24

In a eukaryotic cell, what is the primary function of the nucleus?

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Control the cell's activities and store its genetic information

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Assemble proteins

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Transport materials within the cell

Question 25

What is one of the primary functions of cells that allows them to reproduce and pass genetic material to offspring?

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Replication

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Transport

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Metabolism

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Communication

Question 26

In cellular respiration, glucose breaks down to produce energy for cells. Which of the following is the primary product of cellular respiration that cells use for energy?

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ATP

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Glucose

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Carbon dioxide

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Water

Question 27

Plant cells have a unique structure that allows them to make their own food. What is this structure called?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondrion

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Ribosome

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Synthesis of proteins

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Storage of water, nutrients, and waste materials

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Regulation of cell turgidity

Question 29

What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Making and changing proteins

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Producing energy

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Getting rid of waste

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Dividing the cell

Question 30

Which of the following is the stage of the cell cycle where copied chromosomes separate?

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Mitosis

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Cytokinesis

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G1 phase

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S phase

Question 31

In cellular respiration, which molecule receives electrons and forms water?

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Oxygen

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Glucose

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Carbon dioxide

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Water

Question 32

In eukaryotic cells, what is the main role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Making and moving proteins and lipids within the cell

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Directing the cell's activities and serving as its control center

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Producing energy for the cell through respiration

Question 33

During photosynthesis, which part of the plant cell is responsible for absorbing sunlight and transforming it into chemical energy?

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Chloroplasts

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Mitochondria

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Vacuoles

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Nucleus

Question 34

In a typical eukaryotic cell, which organelle is the control center, containing the cell's DNA?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

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Cell membrane

Question 35

What is the process called when a cell divides into two or more new cells?

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Cell division

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Cell growth

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Cell fusion

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Cell death

Question 36

Which of the following correctly orders the cells from smallest to largest: virus, bacteria, plant cell, animal cell?

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Virus, bacteria, plant cell, animal cell

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Animal cell, plant cell, bacteria, virus

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Bacteria, virus, plant cell, animal cell

Question 37

What is a unique feature of eukaryotic cells?

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A nucleus

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A cell wall

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Being prokaryotic

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Smaller size than prokaryotic cells

Question 38

Which part of a cell helps it keep its shape and move?

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Cytoskeleton

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Nucleus

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Cell membrane

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Mitochondria

Question 39

Which cell organelle is responsible for making proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Golgi Apparatus

Question 40

What is a unique characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Membrane-bound nucleus

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Cell wall

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Lack of cytoplasm

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Lack of ribosomes

Question 41

Rank the following cells from smallest to largest: prokaryotic cells, plant cells, animal cells.

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Prokaryotic cells < Plant cells < Animal cells

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Plant cells < Prokaryotic cells < Animal cells

Question 42

In a eukaryotic cell, what is the main function of the nucleus?

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Controls cell division and stores genetic information

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Produces energy for the cell

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Transports materials across the cell

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Breaks down waste products

Question 43

Which vital process is carried out by chloroplasts, organelles found exclusively in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis

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Protein synthesis

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Mitochondrial respiration

Question 44

Which feature is unique to prokaryotic cells and not found in eukaryotic cells?

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Circular DNA

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Membrane-bound nucleus

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Mitochondria

Question 45

What is the main job of the Golgi apparatus?

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Changing and packaging proteins

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Making ribosomes

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Storing DNA

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Creating energy

Question 46

What is the main role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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Modifying and packaging proteins and lipids

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Producing ribosomes

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Generating energy

Question 47

What organelle is found **only** in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts

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Cell Membrane

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a product of cellular respiration?

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Glucose

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ATP

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Carbon dioxide

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Water

Question 49

In which type of cells are centrioles found, and what cellular process do they play a key role in?

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Eukaryotic cells; mitosis

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Prokaryotic cells; cytokinesis

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Animal cells; protein synthesis

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Prokaryotic cells; meiosis

Question 50

How does the cell membrane help regulate the cell's internal environment?

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By letting only certain things in and out of the cell.

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By letting everything in and out of the cell.

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By keeping everything out of the cell.

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By only letting water in and out of the cell.

Question 51

In multicellular organisms, what is cell differentiation and why is it crucial?

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Cell differentiation is the process where cells become more specialized in their structure and function.

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Cell differentiation only occurs in plants.

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Cell differentiation is caused by random changes in a cell's DNA.

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Cell differentiation is not essential for multicellular organisms to survive.

Question 52

How does cell differentiation contribute to the development and functioning of multicellular organisms?

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It allows cells to specialize in different tasks, creating a division of labor within the organism.

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It ensures that all cells in the organism have the same genetic information.

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It enables cells to divide and multiply continuously, supporting the organism's growth and repair.

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It prevents cells from communicating with each other, ensuring proper compartmentalization within the organism.

Question 53

What is the cytoskeleton, and what are its main functions?

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A network of protein filaments that supports the cell, enables movement, and facilitates intracellular transport.

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A single, rigid structure that fills the cell and gives it shape.

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Found only in plant cells and responsible for photosynthesis.

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Made up of lipids and proteins and involved in the synthesis of new cells.

Question 54

What is the main role of the nucleus?

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To contain and control the cell's genetic material

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To produce proteins

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To digest waste materials

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To transport materials throughout the cell

Question 55

What is the organelle responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Lysosome

Question 56

Which type of cell is found in plants but not in animals?

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Plant cell

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Prokaryotic cell

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Eukaryotic cell

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Animal cell

Question 57

What is the difference between passive transport and active transport across the cell membrane?

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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 passive and active transport require energy

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Neither passive nor active transport requires energy

Question 58

What is the primary function of mitochondria in the cell?

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To produce energy

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To store genetic material

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To regulate cell division

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To transport proteins

Question 59

How does cell size impact the speed at which substances can cross its cell membrane?

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Diffusion is faster in smaller cells.

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Diffusion is quicker in larger cells.

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Cell size has no effect on diffusion rate.

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Diffusion rate is directly proportional to cell size.

Question 60

How do viruses differ from cells?

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Viruses are non-living particles that require host cells to reproduce.

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Viruses are independent organisms that can reproduce on their own.

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Viruses are prokaryotic cells with a nucleus and other organelles.

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Viruses are eukaryotic cells with complex structures like mitochondria and ribosomes.

Question 61

What is the Golgi apparatus's main job in a cell?

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Changing, organizing, and packing proteins

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Making food, using energy, and building proteins

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Creating energy, removing waste, and building proteins

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Building proteins, fats, and sugars

Question 62

What is the primary energy molecule produced during cellular respiration?

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ATP

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Oxygen

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Glucose

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Carbon dioxide

Question 63

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

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Stores the cell's genetic material

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Facilitates communication between cells

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Provides structural support and protection

Question 64

In eukaryotic cells, what are the specific functions of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)?

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The RER synthesizes proteins, while the SER handles lipid metabolism.

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The RER handles lipid metabolism, while the SER synthesizes proteins.

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Both the RER and SER are involved in both protein synthesis and lipid metabolism.

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Neither the RER nor the SER is involved in protein synthesis or lipid metabolism.