Introduction to Cells: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Cell Biology

Question 1

Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis in cells?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

Question 2

Which of the following structures is unique to plant cells?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts

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Ribosomes

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Lysosomes

Question 3

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

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

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To store genetic material

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To synthesize proteins

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Presence of membrane-bound organelles

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Circular DNA

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Lack of a cytoskeleton

Question 6

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

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To store and protect the cell's DNA

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To carry out protein synthesis

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To regulate cellular metabolism

Question 7

The defining characteristic of eukaryotic cells is the presence of which organelle?

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Cytoplasm

Question 8

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 9

Which activity is NOT performed by the cytoskeleton?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing proteins

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Maintaining cell shape

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Facilitating cell movement

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Transporting organelles

Question 10

Which of the following statements about cell division is correct?

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Both statements are correct.

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Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, and meiosis produces four genetically distinct daughter cells.

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Mitosis occurs in somatic cells, while meiosis occurs in reproductive cells.

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Neither statement is correct.

Question 11

Which of the following cells is likely to have the most mitochondria?

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Muscle cell

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Nerve cell

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Skin cell

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Fat cell

Question 12

Which of the following is a fundamental tenet of cell theory?

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Cells are the basic unit of life.

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Organisms can arise from non-living matter.

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All cells contain a nucleus.

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Cells have a finite lifespan.

Question 13

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells?

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They have a nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane.

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They have ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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They lack a cell wall.

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They are typically smaller in size.

Question 14

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

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Lysosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 15

The shape and structure of a cell is mainly determined by:

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The cytoskeleton

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The cell membrane

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The genetic makeup of the cell

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Environmental factors

Question 16

Which of the following is a primary function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

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

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To provide energy for cellular processes.

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To store genetic information.

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To synthesize proteins.

Question 17

The process by which cells divide and create daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes is known as:

Accepted Answer

Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Karyokinesis

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Cytokinesis

Question 18

Which of the following is the primary technique used to observe and study cells?

Accepted Answer

Microscopy

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Computer simulations

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X-ray crystallography

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Electron microscopy

Question 19

Which of the following structures in a eukaryotic cell is responsible for ribosome production?

Accepted Answer

Nucleolus

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 20

The term 'homeostasis' refers to:

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The ability of cells to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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The process of cell division.

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The structure of DNA.

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The function of proteins.

Question 21

Which tenet of the cell theory states that new cells arise from pre-existing cells?

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New cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Cells are the basic unit of life.

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All organisms are composed of cells.

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Viruses are composed of cells.

Question 22

Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 23

Which microscopy technique is commonly used to study the ultrastructure of cells?

Accepted Answer

Electron microscopy

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Bright-field microscopy

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Immunofluorescence microscopy

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Confocal microscopy

Question 24

Which type of cell division produces gametes?

Accepted Answer

Meiosis

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Mitosis

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Cytokinesis

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Karyokinesis

Question 25

Which organelle is unique to plant cells and aids in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts

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Cell wall

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Contractile vacuole

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Nucleus

Question 26

What is the primary distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Presence or absence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

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Size and complexity

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Only the presence of a nucleus

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Only the presence of membrane-bound organelles

Question 27

Which factor does NOT influence cell size?

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Cell shape

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Metabolic rate

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Availability of nutrients

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Genetic makeup

Question 28

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 29

What is the main function of the plasma membrane?

Accepted Answer

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

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To store genetic information

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To produce energy

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To carry out chemical reactions

Question 30

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus within the cell?

Accepted Answer

To modify and package proteins

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To synthesize lipids

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To generate energy

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To store genetic material

Question 31

Which of the following is a characteristic of cancerous cells?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are characteristics of cancerous cells

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Uncontrolled cell division

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Loss of cell adhesion

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Ability to invade and metastasize

Question 32

Explain the key differences between active and passive transport across the cell membrane.

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Active transport requires energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

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Passive transport uses carrier proteins, while active transport does not.

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Active transport is primarily responsible for transporting small molecules, while passive transport is responsible for transporting large molecules.

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Passive transport is generally faster than active transport.

Question 33

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

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The nucleus stores the cell's genetic information (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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The nucleus is responsible for producing energy for the cell.

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Protein synthesis primarily takes place within the nucleus.

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The nucleus is only found in plant cells and is involved in photosynthesis.

Question 34

Which of the following statements accurately describes the cell theory?

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All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, and all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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Cells are the smallest units of life, and they are able to perform all life functions independently.

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Cells are the building blocks of all living things, but they can arise spontaneously from non-living matter.

Question 35

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

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Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Presence of a cell wall

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Smaller size compared to eukaryotic cells

Question 36

Which of the following eukaryotic organelles is responsible for generating ATP, the energy currency of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Golgi apparatus

Question 37

A cell with a large surface area to volume ratio would be most efficient at:

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Exchanging materials with its environment

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Maintaining a high internal temperature

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Producing proteins at a rapid rate

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Storing large amounts of energy

Question 38

Which of the following factors would NOT influence the shape of a cell?

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The color of the cell

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The environment surrounding the cell

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The type of cytoskeleton present

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The function of the cell

Question 39

A scientist is studying a new type of bacteria. She observes that the bacteria have a cell wall, but no nucleus. Based on this observation, she can conclude that the bacteria are:

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Prokaryotic

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Fungi

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Viruses

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Eukaryotic

Question 40

The process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy is called:

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic cell?

Accepted Answer

A nerve cell

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A virus

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A bacterium

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A prion

Question 42

A researcher is studying the effects of a new drug on cell growth. She observes that the drug inhibits the production of ribosomes. What is the most likely outcome of this inhibition?

Accepted Answer

Decreased protein synthesis

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Increased cell division

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Increased energy production

Question 43

Which of the following statements BEST explains why a cell needs to maintain a specific internal environment?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the proper functioning of enzymes and other cellular processes

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To increase the rate of diffusion across the cell membrane

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To prevent the cell from being destroyed by external factors