Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the main role of the cell membrane?

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To control movement of substances into and out of the cell

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To store genetic information

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To carry out chemical reactions

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To support and shape the cell

Question 2

What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To carry out photosynthesis

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To store genetic information

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To control movement of substances

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To provide support and shape

Question 3

What is the main function of ribosomes?

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To carry out protein synthesis

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To store genetic information

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To control movement of substances

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To provide energy to the cell

Question 4

Which membrane surrounds the cell and regulates what enters and exits?

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Plasma membrane

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Cell wall

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Nuclear membrane

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Mitochondrial membrane

Question 5

Which structure is found exclusively in plant cells?

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

Question 6

The primary distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells lies in the presence of a:

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Nucleus in eukaryotic cells

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Nucleus in prokaryotic cells

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Larger size in prokaryotic cells

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Greater complexity in eukaryotic cells

Question 7

Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 8

Which part of a plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

Question 9

Which type of cell does not have a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cell

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Animal cell

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Plant cell

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Eukaryotic cell

Question 10

Which of the following is the largest organelle in the cell?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Golgi apparatus

Question 11

What is the main function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Produce energy

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Store genetic material

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Transport materials

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Control cell division

Question 12

Which part of the cell contains the cell's DNA?

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Cell membrane

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Ribosomes

Question 13

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies and packages proteins

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Breaks down waste products

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Produces ribosomes

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Stores energy

Question 14

Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins within the cell?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Nucleus

Question 15

Which type of cell division produces 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 16

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Presence of a nucleus

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Circular DNA structure

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Smaller cell size

Question 17

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

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Housing and supporting cell organelles

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Controlling the cell's metabolic activities

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Storing genetic information

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Transporting materials throughout the cell

Question 18

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

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Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Synthesizing lipids

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Producing ribosomes

Question 19

Which of the following specialized cells plays a crucial role in the body's immune system?

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White blood cell

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Red blood cell

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Muscle cell

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Nerve cell

Question 20

Which statement is NOT part of the established cell theory?

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New cells can spontaneously arise from non-living matter.

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All living organisms are composed of cells.

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The cell is the fundamental unit of life.

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Cells can vary in shape and size but retain certain basic functions.

Question 21

Which component of the cell is responsible for generating energy for cellular processes?

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

Question 22

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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Provide structural support and protection for the cell

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Regulate materials entering and leaving the cell

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Store genetic information for the cell

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Carry out cellular respiration

Question 23

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies and packages proteins

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Produces ribosomes

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Breaks down waste materials

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Stores genetic information

Question 24

Which of the following is the fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

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Atom

Question 25

Ribosomes are structures within the cell that carry out protein synthesis. What is the name of the structures within the cytoplasm that carry out protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Chloroplasts

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Mitochondria

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Vacuoles

Question 26

Which type of cell has a cell wall but not a nucleus?

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Bacterial cell

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Plant cell

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Animal cell

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Fungal cell

Question 27

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not. 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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Prokaryotic cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells

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Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall, while prokaryotic cells do not

Question 28

The nucleus is the control centre of the cell. What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To regulate gene expression

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To control cell division

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To carry out photosynthesis

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To store waste products

Question 29

In multicellular organisms, how does cell differentiation contribute to the development of specialized tissues and organs?

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Cell differentiation allows cells to develop different functions, leading to the formation of specialized tissues and organs.

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Cell differentiation occurs when cells divide to form new cells with different functions.

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Cell differentiation is only found in plants, not in animals.

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Cell differentiation has no role in the development of multicellular organisms.

Question 30

What is the smallest unit of life, the basic building block of all living organisms?

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organism

Question 31

In animal cells, what is the name of the jelly-like substance that fills the cell?

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Cytoplasm

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Cellulose

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Nucleus

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Vacuole

Question 32

Which cell organelle stores the cell's genetic material, like the instructions for building and running the cell?

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 33

What is the process by which plants create their own food using energy from sunlight?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Fermentation

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Transpiration

Question 34

What is the name of the process by which cells divide to make new cells, creating new organisms or replacing old cells?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Fertilisation

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Respiration

Question 35

What is the main job of the Golgi apparatus, an important organelle in the cell?

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Modifying and packaging proteins

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Protein synthesis

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Cell division

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Energy production

Question 36

What is the main role of the plasma membrane, an important boundary around the cell?

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Controlling what enters and leaves the cell

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Storing genetic information

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Carrying out photosynthesis

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Producing energy

Question 37

What is the smallest fundamental unit of life?

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organism

Question 38

Which cell component is responsible for controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell?

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Cell membrane

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Cell wall

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

Question 39

Which organelle is the site of protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondrion

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Chloroplast

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Vacuole

Question 40

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

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

Question 41

Which process involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 42

Which cell component is responsible for providing a medium for chemical reactions and transporting materials?

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Cytoplasm

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Golgi apparatus

Question 43

What is the correct order 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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Metaphase, anaphase, telophase, interphase, prophase

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Telophase, interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase

Question 44

Which organelle is involved in modifying and packaging proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondrion

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Chloroplast

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Ribosome

Question 45

Which process releases energy in cells by using oxygen?

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Respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 46

Which of these is known as the building block of life?

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Cells

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Tissues

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Organs

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Molecules

Question 47

What part of the cell is responsible for controlling its activities?

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

Question 48

Which of these cell components is responsible for producing proteins?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 49

What is the key difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall, unlike animal cells.

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Animal cells have a nucleus, unlike plant cells.

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Plant cells are generally smaller than animal cells.

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Animal cells can move, while plant cells cannot.

Question 50

Which of these processes helps remove waste products from the cell?

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Excretion

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Diffusion

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Respiration

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Photosynthesis

Question 51

What is the primary role of the cell membrane?

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To regulate the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

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To store genetic information.

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To generate energy for the cell.

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To break down waste products.

Question 52

Which of the following is not a type of cell division?

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Budding

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

Question 53

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To create two identical daughter cells.

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To create four different daughter cells.

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To repair damaged cells.

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To produce gametes.

Question 54

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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They contain a nucleus.

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They are prokaryotic.

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They lack membrane-bound organelles.

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They are only found in plants.

Question 55

What is the function of enzymes within cells?

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To accelerate chemical reactions.

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To store energy.

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To transport materials.

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To synthesize proteins.

Question 56

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis within the cell?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Nucleus

Question 57

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To regulate the entry and exit of substances into and out of the cell

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To store genetic material

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To carry out chemical reactions

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To protect the cell from its surroundings

Question 58

Which cell organelle is responsible for cellular respiration, the process of energy production in cells?

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Ribosomes

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Nucleus

Question 59

What is the key difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells possess a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not

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Animal cells possess a cell wall and chloroplasts, while plant cells do not

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Plant cells possess a cell wall, but not chloroplasts, while animal cells possess chloroplasts, but not a cell wall

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Animal cells possess a cell wall, but not chloroplasts, while plant cells possess chloroplasts, but not a cell wall

Question 60

What is the primary role of DNA in cells?

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To store genetic information

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To control cell division

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To produce proteins

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To provide energy for the cell

Question 61

Which process is responsible for the creation of new cells?

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Cell division

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Photosynthesis

Question 62

What is the name of the gel-like substance that fills the cell and contains all of the cell's organelles?

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

Question 63

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

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To carry out photosynthesis

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To store genetic material

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To produce proteins

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To provide energy for the cell

Question 64

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

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To store genetic information

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To produce energy

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To transport materials

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To protect the cell