Cells and Organisation: Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Evaporation

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Growth and development

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Metabolism

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Cellular reproduction

Question 2

Which organelle in eukaryotic cells modifies, sorts, and packages proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosome

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Mitochondria

Question 3

Which of these is a defining feature of cancer cells?

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Uncontrolled cell division

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Ability to transform into specialized cell types

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Slow growth rate

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Normal cell function

Question 4

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

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Producing proteins needed by the cell

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Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell

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Protecting the cell from its surroundings

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Allowing communication between adjacent cells

Question 5

Which level of organisation is NOT found in the hierarchy of a multicellular organism?

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Population

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ system

Question 6

What feature is exclusive to living organisms?

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Ability to reproduce

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Composed of chemical elements

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Possess a specific shape

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React to changes in the environment

Question 7

In the hierarchy of living organisms, which level consists of cells working together to perform a specific function?

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Tissue

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Cell

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Organ

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Molecule

Question 8

In the order of increasing complexity of biological organization, what comes after a group of similar cells?

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Tissue

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Organism

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Cell

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Organ

Question 9

What is the most basic unit of life and the smallest level of organisation in living organisms?

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organ system

Question 10

Cell membranes are vital structures in cells. Which statement best describes a key characteristic of cell membranes in living organisms?

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Cell membranes have channels and pumps that allow for the selective movement of molecules and ions across the membrane.

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Cell membranes are made up of a single layer of phospholipids, forming a protective barrier.

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Cell membranes are impermeable, preventing substances from entering or leaving the cell.

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Cell membranes are only found in animal cells, providing structural support and protection.

Question 11

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

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Contains the cell's genetic material

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Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Protects the cell from its surroundings

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Communicates with other cells

Question 12

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

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Storing the cell's genetic material

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Protecting the cell's contents

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Controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Enabling communication between adjacent cells

Question 13

What characteristic is unique to living organisms?

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Ability to reproduce

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Random movement

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Growth and development

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Solid physical form

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-living things?

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Inorganic composition

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Reproduction

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Energy utilization

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Adaptation to the environment

Question 15

What is NOT a defining characteristic of living organisms?

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Composed of inorganic compounds

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Reproduction

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Metabolism

Question 16

What feature is exclusive to living organisms, distinguishing them from non-living objects?

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Capacity to reproduce

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Composed of non-living material

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Possession of awareness

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Ability to move

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary organelle in eukaryotic cells?

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Vacuole

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic shared by all cells, according to the Cell Theory?

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They contain a nucleus and cytoplasm.

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They possess a cell wall.

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They are capable of photosynthesis.

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They are exclusively prokaryotic.

Question 19

Which of the following processes requires energy to move substances across a cell membrane?

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 20

Which substance in a tissue is primarily responsible for providing structural support and holding cells together?

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Collagen and other extracellular matrix proteins

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Lipids

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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)

Question 21

In a positive feedback mechanism, how does the response change in relation to the initial stimulus?

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The response amplifies the initial stimulus.

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The response counteracts the initial stimulus.

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The response brings the system back to its original state.

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The response develops gradually over time.

Question 22

Within the hierarchy of biological organization, what term describes a group of identical cells that work together to perform a specific function?

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Tissue

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Cell

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Organ

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Organism

Question 23

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

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Generates energy for the cell

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Controls the exchange of substances between the cell and its surroundings

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Provides structural support and protection to the cell

Question 24

Which of the following is an advantage of using a light microscope to observe cells?

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Inexpensive and easy to use

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Limited resolution

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Can only observe live cells

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Can only observe thin specimens

Question 25

Which of the following is a key characteristic of stem cells?

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They can develop into different types of cells.

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They are only found in embryonic tissue.

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They are always dividing.

Question 26

How does cell signaling contribute to the proper functioning of tissues and organs, and how does it coordinate cellular activities?

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Cell signaling involves chemical messengers that trigger specific responses in target cells, ensuring tissue and organ function.

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Cell signaling is limited to short-term communication within a single tissue.

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Cell signaling is not essential for long-term organ function.

Question 27

Compare the processes of mitosis and meiosis, highlighting their distinct functions and significance in the cell cycle.

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Mitosis produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically distinct haploid daughter cells.

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Mitosis is utilized for cell growth and repair, while meiosis is exclusively involved in sexual reproduction.

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

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Both mitosis and meiosis involve the separation of homologous chromosomes.

Question 28

How do environmental factors affect gene expression and phenotypic plasticity? Give an example to support your answer.

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Environmental factors can affect gene expression, leading to phenotypic plasticity, such as seasonal coat color changes in animals.

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Environmental factors do not influence gene expression or phenotypic plasticity.

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Environmental factors can affect gene expression but not phenotypic plasticity.

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Environmental factors can affect phenotypic plasticity, but this does not involve changes in gene expression.

Question 29

Why are model organisms like yeast and fruit flies important for studying cells and human diseases?

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They help us understand basic cell processes that are similar across species.

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They're not useful for studying human diseases because they're too different.

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They're only good for studying rare or unusual diseases.

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Their results can't be applied to humans.

Question 30

Which organelle 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 31

Which of the following is an example of a multicellular organism?

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Plant

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Amoeba

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Bacteria

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Virus

Question 32

Which organelle is the primary site of cellular respiration, where energy is produced for the cell?

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 33

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids

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To carry out protein synthesis

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To produce energy for the cell

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To store genetic material

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

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Ability to think and reason

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Ability to reproduce

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Composed of cells

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Can move on their own

Question 35

What is the basic unit of life, the smallest unit that can carry out all the functions of life?

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Cell

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Atom

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 36

In the hierarchical organization of living organisms, which level is characterized by a group of cells with a specialized function?

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organ system

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Organism

Question 37

Which of the following cellular structures is unique to plant cells and plays a role in providing structural support?

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

Question 38

Which organelle is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 39

Which of the following cellular structures provides structural support and helps maintain cell shape?

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Cytoskeleton

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

Question 40

Which specialized cell type is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen in the bloodstream?

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Red blood cell

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White blood cell

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Platelet

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Neutrophil

Question 41

Which of the following processes leads to programmed cell death?

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Apoptosis

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Necrosis

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Cell division

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Cell growth

Question 42

Which component is NOT found in the cell membrane?

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Ribonucleic acids (RNA)

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Phospholipids

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Proteins

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Cholesterol

Question 43

Which organelle is responsible for protein production?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Nucleus

Question 44

The organisational level where cells with similar structure and function collaborate is called:

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Tissue

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Organ

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Organ system

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Organism

Question 45

A unique characteristic of prokaryotic cells is:

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Presence of a true nucleus

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Larger size compared to eukaryotic cells

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Highly organised internal structure

Question 46

Cell division into two identical daughter cells is known as:

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Cytokinesis

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Interphase

Question 47

Which function is performed by the cell wall in plant cells?

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Protection against external damage

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Facilitation of物质 exchange

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Storage of genetic information

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Production of energy

Question 48

The cellular structure that houses genetic material is the:

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Cell membrane

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Mitochondria

Question 49

A fundamental difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells lies in the:

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Presence or absence of a nucleus

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Difference in size

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Presence or absence of ribosomes

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Difference in chemical composition

Question 50

Which of the following accurately compares the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells.

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Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

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Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not.

Question 51

How can errors in cellular differentiation contribute to the development of diseases? Explain using cancer as an example.

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Differentiation errors can lead to cancer by causing cells to lose their specialized functions and divide uncontrollably, forming tumors.

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Differentiation errors only occur during embryonic development and have no impact on adult cells.

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Differentiation errors always result in cell death and never contribute to disease.

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Cancer cells differentiate excessively, losing their specialized functions and eventually dying.

Question 52

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

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Highly specialized

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Undifferentiated

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Pluripotent

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Totipotent

Question 53

What is the fundamental unit of life that performs all essential functions?

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Cell

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Organelle

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 54

Which cellular structure regulates substance exchange between the cell and its surroundings?

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Plasma membrane

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

Question 55

Identify the organelle responsible for synthesizing proteins:

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 56

Which level of organization involves similar cells working together for a specific purpose?

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Tissue

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Organism

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Organ system

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Organ

Question 57

Which characteristic differentiates prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus

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Ribosomes

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DNA

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Cell wall

Question 58

Identify the process by which plants utilize sunlight to produce glucose:

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Glycolysis

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Fermentation

Question 59

Arrange the following organizational levels from smallest to largest:

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

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Organ system, tissue, cell, organ, organism

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Organ, tissue, organ system, cell, organism

Question 60

Which cell organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Nucleus

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Mitochondrion

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Golgi apparatus

Question 61

Which type of cell division produces daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Budding

Question 62

Which level of organisation refers to a group of similar cells performing a specific function?

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Tissue

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Cell

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Organ

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Organ system

Question 63

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates the passage of substances into and out of the cell

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Stores genetic information

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Carries out chemical reactions

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Generates energy for the cell

Question 64

What process describes the movement of substances across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient, requiring energy input?

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion