Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

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Bacteria

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Animal cell

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Red blood cell

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Muscle cell

Question 2

What is the smallest living thing?

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

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Molecule

Question 3

What is the name of the jelly-like substance inside the cell?

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Vacuole

Question 4

What is the purpose of mitosis?

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To create new cells for growth and repair

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To create sex cells

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To reduce the number of chromosomes in a cell

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To increase the number of chromosomes in a cell

Question 5

Which cell part makes proteins?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Vacuole

Question 6

Which of these 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 7

What's the name for the process where cells split to make new ones?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Cytokinesis

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Karyokinesis

Question 8

Which organelle is responsible for creating proteins?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Lysosome

Question 9

Which cell type is characterized by a large, central vacuole?

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Plant cell

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Muscle cell

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Fat cell

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Nerve cell

Question 10

The cell membrane is described as:

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Semi-permeable, allowing some substances to pass through

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Impermeable to all substances

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Permeable to all substances

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Only permeable to water

Question 11

In which cell structure is the nucleolus found?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Cytoplasm

Question 12

What substance strengthens and protects the plant cell?

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Vacuole

Question 13

What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?

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Provides a medium for chemical reactions

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Contains the cell's genetic material

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Stores waste products

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Controls cell activities

Question 14

Which cell component is responsible for photosynthesis 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 15

What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all the functions necessary to sustain life?

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Cell

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Atom

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Molecule

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Tissue

Question 16

What is the primary role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To control the cell's activities

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To store food

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To produce energy

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To transport materials

Question 17

What is the process by which most cells divide?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 18

In multicellular organisms, how do cells develop specialized functions?

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Cells have specific genes that can be activated or deactivated to produce different proteins and structures.

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Cells are solely influenced by their surroundings to become specialized.

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Cell specialization occurs randomly.

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Once a cell specializes, it can no longer change its function.

Question 19

Which of the following is a specialized cell found in animals?

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Red blood cell

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Xylem vessel

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Chloroplast

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Guard cell

Question 20

What is the role of DNA in a cell?

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To store and transmit genetic information

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To produce energy for the cell

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To transport materials around the cell

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To regulate chemical reactions in the cell

Question 21

Which of the following is a function of the cytoplasm?

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To contain organelles and cytoplasmic fluid

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To produce energy for the cell

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To store genetic information

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To transport materials around the cell

Question 22

What is the name of the process by which cells divide?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

Question 23

What is the fundamental unit of all living things?

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Cell

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Organism

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Tissue

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Molecule

Question 24

Which part of an animal cell holds its genetic material?

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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Cell membrane

Question 25

What is a main function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates the passage of substances into and out of the cell

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Produces energy for the cell

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Stores genetic information

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Carries out chemical reactions

Question 26

Which process converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 27

Which type of transport does NOT require energy?

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

Question 28

Which is the smallest organelle in the cell?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Lysosome

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Nucleus

Question 29

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 30

Where does protein synthesis occur in the cell?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Cell membrane

Question 31

Which part of our body's cells is responsible for removing waste?

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Lysosomes

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 32

Which part of the cell acts as its control center?

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

Question 33

Which of these organelles is responsible for making proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

Question 34

What type of cell wall is present in plant cells?

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Cellulose

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Chitin

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Peptidoglycan

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Keratin

Question 35

Which process uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose?

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Photosynthesis

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis

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Cellular respiration

Question 36

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

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Produces ribosomes

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Stores genetic material

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Breaks down waste products

Question 37

What is the role of the cell membrane in a cell?

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Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Stores genetic material

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Produces ribosomes

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of active transport?

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Sodium-potassium pump

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 39

What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?

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Contains organelles and provides support

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Produces ribosomes

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Stores water and nutrients

Question 40

Which component is unique to plant cells and provides structural support?

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

Question 41

The cell's headquarters, where DNA is found, is known as the:

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

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Golgi apparatus

Question 42

Which organelle is responsible for providing the cell with energy?

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Ribosomes

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Chloroplasts

Question 43

Plant cells have a rigid outer layer. What is its main function?

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Support and protection

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Photosynthesis

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Storage

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of living things?

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Made of non-living cells

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Reproduce

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Grow and develop

Question 45

A scientist observes a cell under a microscope and notices a large central vacuole and chloroplasts. What type of cell is this?

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Plant cell

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Animal cell

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Fungal cell

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Bacterial cell

Question 46

What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Excretion

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Digestion

Question 47

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

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Tissue

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Organ

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System

Question 48

A cell with a large central vacuole, a cell wall, and chloroplasts is most likely from a:

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Plant

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Bacteria

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Animal