Cells and Organisation: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 9 Science

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Budding

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary Fission

Question 2

The cell membrane is a thin layer that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves the cell. Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Storing genetic information

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Protecting the cell from its surroundings

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Controlling movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Providing a surface for chemical reactions

Question 3

Which part of a cell holds the genetic information and directs all cell activities?

Accepted Answer

Nucleus

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Changing, sorting, and packing proteins

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Making proteins

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Producing energy

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Getting rid of waste

Question 5

What characteristic is exclusive to living organisms?

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React to environmental changes

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Can move

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Composed of atoms

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Have a specific shape

Question 6

Where in the cell does protein synthesis take place?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Nucleus

Question 7

The nucleus is the control center of a cell. Which of the following is NOT a main function of the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Storing waste products

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Storing the cell's genetic material (DNA)

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Directing the production of proteins

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Controlling cell division

Question 8

What is the main role of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Providing support to the cell

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Storing the cell's genetic material

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Attaching ribosomes

Question 9

What is a primary function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Providing structural support to the cell

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Storing the cell's DNA

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Carrying out photosynthesis

Question 10

Which molecule is not found in the cell membrane of animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Cellulose

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Phospholipids

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Cholesterol

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Proteins

Question 11

Which component is NOT found in the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids

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Phospholipids

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Cholesterol

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Proteins

Question 12

Within a eukaryotic cell, which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

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Golgi apparatus

Question 13

In the life cycle of a plant, which stage marks the beginning of active growth?

Accepted Answer

Germination

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Seed

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Seedling

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Adulthood

Question 14

Which cell organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 15

Which structure is **not** found in a plant cell?

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Centrioles

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Cell wall

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Chloroplasts

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Nucleus

Question 16

During mitosis, how many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell compared to the parent cell?

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The same number

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Half the number

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Double the number

Question 17

In animal cells, which organelle is responsible for protein production?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

Question 18

Which component is NOT found in the cell membrane of animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Cell wall

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Phospholipids

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Proteins

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Cholesterol

Question 19

Which cell part is responsible for protein production?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

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Mitochondrion

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Chloroplast

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Nucleus

Question 20

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

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Composed primarily of inorganic compounds

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Reproduction

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Energy utilization

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Response to stimuli

Question 21

Which transport mechanism uses energy to move large molecules across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Passive diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Stores the cell's DNA

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Controls what enters and leaves the cell

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Supports and protects the cell

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Helps cells communicate

Question 23

Which of the following lists the stages of cell division in the correct order?

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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

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Anaphase, telophase, prophase, metaphase

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Telophase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase

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Metaphase, anaphase, prophase, telophase

Question 24

In living organisms, which level of organisation involves the coordinated functioning of multiple organs to carry out complex tasks?

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Organ system level

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Tissue level

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Organ level

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Cellular level

Question 25

What are three characteristics of living cells?

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Made of organic matter

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Can reproduce and pass on genetic material

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Can respond to stimuli in their environment

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Made of only inorganic matter

Question 26

Which of the following is **not** a level of organisation in living things?

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Ecosystem

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Cell

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 27

In living organisms, what term best describes the coordinated functioning of multiple organs to perform complex tasks?

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Organ System

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Tissue

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Cell

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Organ

Question 28

Which process uses energy to move large molecules across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient?

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Active transport

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

Question 29

What is the process where plants use sunlight to create their own food?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Diffusion

Question 30

In a eukaryotic cell, what is the primary function of the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Controlling cell activities and storing DNA

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Producing proteins

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Storing energy

Question 31

Which of the following organelles is exclusively found in plant cells?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

Question 32

In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is responsible for producing ribosomes?

Accepted Answer

Nucleolus

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

Question 33

Which process breaks down glucose to release energy?

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Fermentation

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Glycolysis

Question 34

Catalase is an enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the activity of catalase?

Accepted Answer

Presence of oxygen

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pH

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Temperature

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Concentration of hydrogen peroxide

Question 35

Which function is NOT carried out by the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Translates and synthesises proteins

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Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Provides structural support to the cell

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Communicates with other cells

Question 36

Which organelle is involved in protein production?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Chloroplasts

Question 37

Which characteristic is associated with prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Contain a single, circular chromosome

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Possess a nucleus bounded by a nuclear membrane

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Have membrane-bound organelles enclosed within membranes

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Are generally larger than eukaryotic cells

Question 38

Which level of organisation is NOT found within living organisms?

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Communities

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Cells

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Tissues

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Organs

Question 39

Which structural unit of an organism is the smallest and capable of carrying out all life functions?

Accepted Answer

Cell

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Atom

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Molecule

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Tissue

Question 40

Which process does NOT involve the passive movement of substances across a cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 41

Which characteristic is associated with stem cells?

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They can develop into any type of cell in the body

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They are found only in adult organisms

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They have a short lifespan

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They are present in all tissues of the body

Question 42

Which type of genetic mutation involves the loss of a piece of DNA?

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Deletion

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Substitution

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Insertion

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Transversion

Question 43

Which of the following is considered the basic building block of life?

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Cell

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Atom

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Tissue

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Organ

Question 44

The primary component of the cell membrane is:

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Lipids

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Nucleic acids

Question 45

Which cellular structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplasts

Question 46

A unique organelle found in plant cells is called a:

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a level of organization in living systems?

Accepted Answer

Ecosystem

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Tissue

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Organism

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Cell

Question 48

The process by which cells divide to create new cells is known as:

Accepted Answer

Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Replication

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Translation

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a cell that lacks a nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial cell

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Amoeba

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Yeast

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Human cell

Question 50

The endoplasmic reticulum is primarily involved in:

Accepted Answer

Protein synthesis

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Photosynthesis

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Aerobic respiration

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Waste removal

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Contains the genetic material

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Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Protects the cell from its surroundings

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Provides a location for chemical reactions

Question 52

Which of the following is the largest structure in a plant cell?

Accepted Answer

Vacuole

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Mitochondrion

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Chloroplast

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Nucleus

Question 53

Where does protein synthesis take place?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

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Nucleus

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondrion

Question 54

What is the function of ribosomes?

Accepted Answer

Produce proteins

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Transport materials around the cell

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Store genetic information

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Decompose waste products

Question 55

What is the name of the fluid-filled area inside the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Nucleoplasm

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Cytoplasm

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Karyoplasm

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Vacuole

Question 56

Which of these is a plant tissue?

Accepted Answer

Xylem

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Muscle

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Nerve

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Epithelial

Question 57

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast

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Mitochondrion

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Golgi apparatus

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Ribosome

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

Inorganic composition

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Reproduction and metabolism

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Growth and response to stimuli

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Ability to store genetic information

Question 59

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell

Answer

Carries out protein synthesis

Answer

Stores genetic material

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Provides energy for the cell

Question 60

Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

Answer

Mitochondria

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Nucleus

Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 61

What is the name of the structure that separates plant cells from animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Nucleus

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Chloroplast

Question 62

Which of the following is the correct order of organisation, from smallest to largest?

Accepted Answer

Cells -> Tissues -> Organs -> Organ systems -> Organisms

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Organisms -> Organs -> Organ systems -> Tissues -> Cells

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Tissues -> Cells -> Organs -> Organ systems -> Organisms

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Organ systems -> Organisms -> Organs -> Tissues -> Cells

Question 63

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Accepted Answer

Stores genetic information

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Carries out photosynthesis

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Produces energy

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Transports materials

Question 64

Which of the following processes is responsible for the production of new cells?

Accepted Answer

Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Diffusion

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Osmosis