Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a main job of the cell membrane?

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Making ribosomes

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Controlling what goes in and out of the cell

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Giving the cell its shape

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of passive transport where molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason why cells differentiate into specialized types?

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To perform specific functions within the organism

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To increase the overall size of the organism

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To repair damaged tissues

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To store excess nutrients

Question 4

Which biological process produces cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

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Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Cytokinesis

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Differentiation

Question 5

The precise duplication of genetic material within a cell is known as:

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Replication

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Transcription

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Translation

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Mutation

Question 6

The selective permeability of the cell membrane implies that:

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Specific substances can cross it.

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All substances can pass through it.

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No substances can traverse it.

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It is impervious to water.

Question 7

In plant cells, the primary function of the cell wall is to:

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Provide structural support

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Control substance movement

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House genetic material

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Facilitate photosynthesis

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Generating ribosomes

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Modifying and packaging proteins

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Synthesizing lipids

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Secreting substances from the cell

Question 9

What is the significance of cell differentiation?

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It enables cells to perform specialized functions within multicellular organisms.

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It ensures that all cells in an organism possess identical genetic material.

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It aids in repairing damaged cells.

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It regulates the rate of cell division.

Question 10

Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis in cells?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

Question 11

What is the process by which cells divide to produce two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Differentiation

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Transport

Question 12

Which type of transport involves the movement of molecules across a cell membrane without the need for additional energy input?

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Passive transport

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Active transport

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Exocytosis

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Endocytosis

Question 13

Which structure is NOT found in animal cells?

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Cell wall

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Vacuole

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Lysosome

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Nucleolus

Question 14

How can hypotonic solutions be distinguished from hypertonic solutions?

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Hypertonic solutions have a higher solute concentration than hypotonic solutions

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Hypotonic solutions have a higher solute concentration than hypertonic solutions

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Hypotonic and hypertonic solutions have the same solute concentration

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Hypotonic and hypertonic solutions have a different water concentration

Question 15

During which stage of cell division do the chromosomes align at the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 16

Which organelle is responsible for capturing sunlight and carrying out photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 17

The process by which cells actively move substances across a concentration gradient, requiring energy, is known as:

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Active transport

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Phagocytosis

Question 18

Which stage of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids to opposite poles of the cell?

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Anaphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Telophase

Question 19

The process by which unspecialized stem cells develop into specialized cells with specific functions is known as:

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Differentiation

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Reproduction

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Metabolism

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Growth

Question 20

Which of the following organelles is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

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Mitochondria

Question 21

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the equator of the cell?

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Metaphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 22

What is the correct order of events during meiotic cell division?

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Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II

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Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Telophase II, Anaphase II

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Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I

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Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase II, Telophase II

Question 23

What is a key advantage of cell differentiation?

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Allows cells to perform specialized functions

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Increases the overall size of the organism

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Reduces the number of cells in the body

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Protects the organism from disease

Question 24

Which of the following statements accurately describes the cell membrane?

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It selectively controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

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It is primarily composed of carbohydrates and proteins.

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It is unique to plant cells.

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It plays no role in cell signaling.

Question 25

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

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Storing the cell's genetic information

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Directing all cellular activities

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Producing proteins

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Regulating cell division

Question 26

Ribosomes are organelles responsible for which cellular process?

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Protein synthesis

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Waste management

Question 27

Which of the following is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Converting sunlight into energy

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Storing genetic material

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Producing proteins

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Regulating cell division

Question 28

Which stage of cell division is NOT part of mitosis?

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Telophase

Question 29

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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Synthesizing proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Generating energy for the cell

Question 30

Which of the following is considered the fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Atom

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 31

What is the role of enzymes in cellular processes?

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Speeding up chemical reactions

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Breaking down waste products

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Storing genetic information

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Transporting substances across the cell membrane

Question 32

Which of the following is considered 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 33

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifying and packaging proteins

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Producing energy

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Storing genetic material

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Transporting substances across the cell membrane

Question 34

Which statement is NOT part of the cell theory?

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Cells can be spontaneously generated.

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All living organisms are composed of cells.

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Cells are the basic unit of life.

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Cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Question 35

Which structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of mitosis?

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Cell growth and repair

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Cell division for reproduction

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Cell differentiation

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Cell transport

Question 37

Which stage is unique to meiosis?

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Prophase I

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Metaphase II

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 38

What is the importance of cell differentiation?

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Allows cells to perform specialized functions

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Ensures that all cells are identical

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Prevents cell division

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Facilitates the transport of materials

Question 39

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Provides structural support

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Synthesizes proteins

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Stores genetic material

Question 40

Which type of cell junction is NOT found in animals?

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Synapse

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Tight junction

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Gap junction

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Desmosome

Question 41

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

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Stores genetic material

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Provides structural support

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Facilitates communication

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Regulates the movement of materials

Question 42

Which type of cell division produces two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Budding

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Binary fission

Question 43

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

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Lysosome

Question 44

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Contains a nucleus

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Has a cell wall

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Is smaller in size

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Lacks membrane-bound organelles

Question 45

What is the process by which cells use oxygen to generate energy?

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Cellular respiration

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Fermentation

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Photosynthesis

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Osmosis

Question 46

Which of the following is a passive transport mechanism?

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Diffusion

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Exocytosis

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Endocytosis

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Active transport

Question 47

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis

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Waste removal

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Cell division

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Energy production

Question 48

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, packages, and secretes proteins

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Breaks down waste materials

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Provides energy to the cell

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Produces ribosomes

Question 49

Which of the following is a key 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 contain more mitochondria than animal cells.

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Animal cells have a larger nucleus than plant cells.