Cell Structure and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

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

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Contains the cell's genetic material

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Regulates the passage of materials into and out of the cell

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Provides structural support to the cell

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Participates in cell signaling

Question 2

Describe the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus. How do its unique features enable it to perform its specific tasks within the cell?

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A collection of flattened sacs (cisternae) that modify, sort, and transport proteins.

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A double membrane surrounding the nucleus, controlling substance movement.

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A network of tubules and sacs involved in lipid synthesis and material transport.

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A small organelle containing enzymes crucial for cellular respiration.

Question 3

What is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

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Producing carbohydrates

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Controlling substance movement into and out of the cell

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Shielding the cell from its external environment

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Communicating with other cells

Question 4

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 5

What is the fluid-filled space inside the nucleus called?

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Nucleoplasm

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Nucleolus

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Chromatin

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Cytoplasm

Question 6

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 7

What is the Golgi apparatus' primary function?

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Modifying and sorting proteins

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Creating lipids

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Producing ribosomes

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Degrading waste products

Question 8

Which characteristic is unique to eukaryotic cells?

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Having a true nucleus

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Lacking membrane-bound organelles

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Being smaller than prokaryotic cells

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Not having a cell wall

Question 9

Which structure forms a selectively permeable barrier around the cell?

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Cell membrane

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Cell wall

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Cytoplasm

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Nuclear envelope

Question 10

Which organelle is the site of cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Nucleus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 11

What is the primary role of the cytoskeleton?

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Providing structural support

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Facilitating cell movement

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Storing genetic information

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Secreting hormones

Question 12

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

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Chloroplasts

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Phospholipids

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Cholesterol

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Proteins

Question 13

Ribosomes are responsible for:

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Protein synthesis

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Mitochondria

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Energy production

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Golgi apparatus

Question 14

Which layer of the cell surrounds the cytoplasm and controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell?

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Cell wall

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Cytosol

Question 15

Which stage of the cell cycle is known for chromosome duplication?

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Interphase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 16

The cytoskeleton is primarily responsible for:

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Cell movement and shape maintenance

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Cell division

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Cellular respiration

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Protein synthesis

Question 17

Which type of cell division produces haploid cells?

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Binary fission

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Amitosis

Question 18

The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that:

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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

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Prokaryotic cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells.

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Eukaryotic cells have more organelles than prokaryotic cells.

Question 19

Passive transport is characterized by:

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Substances move from an area of high concentration to low concentration.

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Energy is required for the process.

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Substances move against their concentration gradient.

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Transport proteins are involved in the process.

Question 20

The Golgi apparatus is responsible for:

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Carbohydrate modification and packaging

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid synthesis

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Waste removal

Question 21

Which organelle is the primary site of energy production in the cell?

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosomes

Question 22

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

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Produces ribosomes

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Regulates the movement of substances across the membrane

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Recognizes and interacts with other cells

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Anchors the cytoskeleton

Question 23

Which organelle is primarily 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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Golgi apparatus

Question 24

The process by which the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two distinct daughter cells, is known as:

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Cytokinesis

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Differentiation

Question 25

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus

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Presence of mitochondria

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Presence of a large vacuole

Question 26

The fluid-filled matrix that contains all the organelles within a cell is known as the:

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleoplasm

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Mitochondrial matrix

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Endoplasmic reticulum lumen

Question 27

Which of the following organelles is involved in the synthesis and modification of lipids and proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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Ribosomes

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Lysosomes

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Mitochondria

Question 28

The primary site of ATP production in eukaryotic cells is the:

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Chloroplasts

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Nucleus

Question 29

Which of the following transport mechanisms does NOT require the input of cellular energy?

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 30

The specialized type of cell division that results in the formation of gametes (eggs or sperm) is called:

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell-to-cell junction?

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Ribosomes

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Tight junctions

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Gap junctions

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Desmosomes

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a major component of the cell membrane?

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Nucleic acids

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Phospholipids

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Proteins

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Carbohydrates

Question 33

The primary site of protein synthesis within the cell is the:

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Ribosomes

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Nucleolus

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

Question 34

Which of the following organelles is responsible for energy production within the cell?

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Lysosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 35

The process by which a cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells is known as:

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Cytokinesis

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Karyokinesis

Question 36

Which of the following organelles plays a role in detoxification and waste removal within the cell?

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Lysosomes

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

Question 37

The fluid-filled space enclosed within the nucleus is called the:

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Nucleoplasm

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Karyoplasm

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Cytoplasm

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Endoplasm

Question 38

Which of the following functions is associated with the Golgi apparatus?

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Modification and packaging of proteins

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid synthesis

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Carbohydrate synthesis

Question 39

The rigid structure surrounding plant cells is known as the:

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Cell wall

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Chloroplast

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Vacuole

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Ribosomes

Question 40

Which of the following transport processes involves the movement of molecules across a membrane without the use of energy?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

Question 41

Which cellular structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 42

The primary component of the cell membrane is:

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Phospholipids

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Nucleic acids

Question 43

Cellular respiration takes place in which organelle?

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

Question 44

The primary function of the Golgi apparatus is:

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Packaging and secretion of molecules

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid synthesis

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Carbohydrate synthesis

Question 45

Which characteristic distinguishes prokaryotic cells?

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Presence of a single, circular chromosome

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Presence of a nucleus

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Presence of membrane-bound organelles

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Absence of a cell wall

Question 46

Molecules move across a concentration gradient without energy input through a process called:

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Passive transport

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

Question 47

Which is NOT a function of the cytoskeleton?

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Storing genetic material

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Providing structural support

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Facilitating cell movement

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Regulating cell division

Question 48

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

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Energy production

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Material transport

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Protection

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Cell signaling

Question 49

Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

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Lysosome

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

Question 50

What is the primary site of cellular respiration in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Chloroplast

Question 51

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

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Exocytosis

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 52

What is the correct sequence of stages in cell division?

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Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, interphase

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Anaphase, metaphase, prophase, telophase, interphase

Question 53

Which cell structure is responsible for coordinating and controlling cellular activities?

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 54

What type of cell division results in the production of sex cells (gametes)?

Accepted Answer

Meiosis

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Budding

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Binary fission

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Mitosis

Question 55

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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Absence of a nucleus

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Presence of a nucleus

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Presence of membrane-bound organelles

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Presence of chloroplasts

Question 56

Which organelle is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?

Accepted Answer

Golgi apparatus

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Ribosome

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosome