Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which characteristic is unique to living cells?

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The ability to reproduce

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Containment of organic molecules

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Absence of a nucleus

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Lack of response to stimuli

Question 2

What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

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Providing energy for cellular processes

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Storing genetic information

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Transporting materials across the cell membrane

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Regulating cell division

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a form 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 4

What is the main purpose of a scientific model?

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Representing and explaining scientific concepts

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Predicting future events

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Testing hypotheses

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Collecting data

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of all living cells?

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Made up of inorganic matter

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Replicating themselves

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Having a definite structure

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Using energy

Question 6

What is the primary function of DNA in a cell?

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Stores and transmits hereditary information

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Controls cell division

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Produces proteins

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Transports materials in and out of the cell

Question 7

Which of the following is a form 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 8

What is the main role of lysosomes in a cell?

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Breaking down waste materials

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Synthesizing proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Transporting materials in and out of the cell

Question 9

Which cell structure is typically the largest?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondrion

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 10

What is a key distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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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 larger than eukaryotic cells

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Eukaryotic cells have more complex structures than prokaryotic cells

Question 11

What is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

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Stores the cell's DNA

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Controls the entry and exit of substances

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Provides support and shape to the cell

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Allows cells to communicate

Question 12

Which cell structure is responsible for making proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Lysosomes

Question 13

What is the term for the process that creates new cells?

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Cell division

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Reproduction

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Growth

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Metabolism

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of eukaryotic cells?

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Have a membrane-bound nucleus

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Are smaller than prokaryotic cells

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Reproduce by binary fission

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Lack membrane-bound organelles

Question 15

What is the main job of mitochondria?

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Produce energy

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Store genetic information

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Make proteins

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Control cell division

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the cell cycle?

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Dormancy

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

Question 17

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in cells?

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Transports and modifies proteins

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Stores food and waste

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Controls cell movement

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Produces ribosomes

Question 18

Which type of transport involves the movement of particles across a membrane without using energy?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 19

How does cell specialization benefit multicellular organisms?

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Allows cells to perform specific functions

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Reduces competition for resources

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Enhances communication between cells

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Protects against disease

Question 20

What is the organelle responsible for controlling the cell's activities?

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

Question 21

Which cell organelle is known for making proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 22

Which type of transport involves substances moving across a cell membrane without using energy?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 23

What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

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To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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To protect the cell

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To store genetic material

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To generate energy

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of living cells?

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Made up of inorganic materials

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Ability to grow

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Ability to reproduce

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Need for oxygen to survive

Question 25

What is the role of enzymes in cells?

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To speed up chemical reactions

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To break down waste products

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To store energy

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To transport materials

Question 26

Which type of transport requires energy to move substances across a cell membrane?

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Endocytosis

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Exocytosis

Question 27

What structural difference distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells don't.

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Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells don't.

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Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells don't.

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Animal cells have a nucleus, while plant cells don't.

Question 28

In the field of medicine, what is a significant application of cell biology?

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Creating new treatments for diseases

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Cloning animals for farming

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Forecasting weather patterns with greater accuracy

Question 29

What process results in the formation of 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 30

Which type of cell does not possess a membrane-bound nucleus?

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Prokaryotic

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Eukaryotic

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Animal

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Plant

Question 31

What primary function does the cell membrane serve?

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Regulates the passage of substances into and out of the cell

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Generates energy for the cell

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Stores genetic information

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Synthesizes proteins

Question 32

What is the name of the jelly-like substance that fills a cell?

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Cytosol

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Mitochondria

Question 33

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 34

What is the primary function of the nucleus?

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Stores and protects genetic material

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Produces proteins

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Regulates cell activities

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Provides energy for the cell

Question 35

What process enables cells to extract energy from glucose?

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Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis

Question 36

How do cells keep a steady internal environment and react to changes around them?

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Negative feedback loops

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Positive feedback loops

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Random changes

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Outside control

Question 37

In plant cells, what is the primary function of the cell wall?

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Provides support and maintains rigidity

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Controls the movement of substances

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Site of photosynthesis

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Stores genetic information

Question 38

How does cell size impact the efficiency of material transport?

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Smaller cells transport materials more efficiently due to a shorter diffusion distance.

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Larger cells transport materials more efficiently due to a larger surface area.

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Cell size has no effect on material transport efficiency.

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The shape of the cell, not its size, determines material transport efficiency.

Question 39

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

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Store genetic material

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Communicate with other cells

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Protect the cell

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Regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Question 40

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 41

What is the term for the process where a cell divides into two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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Cell differentiation

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Cell metabolism

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Meiosis

Question 42

Which type of cell division results in four genetically distinct daughter cells?

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 43

What is the name of the structure in the nucleus that contains the cell's genetic information?

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Chromosomes

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Centrosome

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Nucleolus

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Mitochondria

Question 44

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

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Synthesize lipids

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Generate ATP

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Produce ribosomes

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

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Diffusion

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Exocytosis

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Endocytosis

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Active transport

Question 46

What is the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy?

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Cellular respiration

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Fermentation

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Photosynthesis

Question 47

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Have membrane-bound organelles

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Lack a cell wall

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Have a small nucleus

Question 48

Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP for the cell?

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

Question 49

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell

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Synthesizes proteins

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Provides structural support for the cell

Question 50

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

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Mitosis

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Binary fission

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Meiosis

Question 51

Plant cells have a rigid outer layer that provides structural support. What is this layer called?

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Cell wall

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Cytoplasm

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

Question 52

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?

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Ribosomes

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Lysosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 53

A scientist observes a cell under a microscope and notes the presence of a large central vacuole. What type of cell is this most likely to be?

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Plant cell

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Bacterial cell

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Fungal cell

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Animal cell

Question 54

What is the name of the genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell?

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DNA

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Carbohydrate

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RNA

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Protein

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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Presence of a nucleus

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Found in single-celled organisms

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Small size

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Lack of membrane-bound organelles

Question 56

A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function is called:

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organ system

Question 57

During the process of photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce what two products?

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Glucose and oxygen

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Starch and carbon dioxide

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Protein and water

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Fat and nitrogen