Cell Biology Quizzes: Master the Fundamentals of Life's Building Blocks

Question 1

Which of the following is **not** a principle of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Positive feedback mechanisms can amplify changes in the internal environment.

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A stable internal environment is maintained.

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Negative feedback mechanisms adjust deviations from the set point.

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Homeostasis is crucial for organism survival.

Question 2

In mitosis, which phase is characterized by chromosomes aligning along the cell's equator?

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Metaphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 3

Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells. Which of the following is a purpose of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Growth and repair of tissues

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Production of four haploid daughter cells

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Occurrence only in plants

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Resulting in genetically diverse daughter cells

Question 4

Which organelle is responsible for creating proteins?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosome

Question 5

Which of the following is not a component of the cell membrane?

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Carbohydrates

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Phospholipids

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Cholesterol

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Proteins

Question 6

What characteristic defines all living things?

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Growth and reproduction

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Made of inorganic materials

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Conducts electricity

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Does not move

Question 7

Which cell type is exclusive to plants, offering structural support and protection?

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Sclerenchyma cells

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Epithelial cells

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Muscle cells

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Nerve cells

Question 8

During photosynthesis, which molecule receives electrons from water in the light-dependent reactions?

Accepted Answer

NADP+

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Water

Question 9

Which sequence correctly represents the phases of the cell cycle?

Accepted Answer

G1, S, G2, M

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S, G2, M, G1

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M, G1, S, G2

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G2, M, S, G1

Question 10

Which of the following processes is exclusive to plants and not associated with maintaining homeostasis in animals?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

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Thermoregulation

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Osmoregulation

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Excretion

Question 11

Which process is responsible for creating proteins?

Accepted Answer

Translation

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Replication

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Transcription

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Transduction

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Storing genetic material

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Regulating the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Protecting the cell from its surroundings

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Facilitating communication between cells

Question 13

What is a defining characteristic of all living organisms?

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Ability to reproduce

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Unchanging composition

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Lack of organization

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Unresponsiveness to the environment

Question 14

Which process does **not** produce ATP?

Accepted Answer

Protein synthesis

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Glycolysis

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Krebs cycle

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Photosynthesis

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Exist solely as a gas

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Respond to stimuli

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Transform and utilize energy

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Reproduce and pass on genetic information

Question 16

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

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Inertness

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Organization

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Reproduction

Question 17

During which stage of the cell cycle do sister chromatids separate and migrate to opposite ends of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Anaphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Telophase

Question 18

In the inheritance of autosomal dominant traits, what is the probability that a parent carrying one dominant and one recessive allele will pass on the dominant allele to their offspring?

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50%

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0%

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25%

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75%

Question 19

In the human circulatory system, which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymphatic vessels

Question 20

In the double circulatory system of animals, which type of blood vessel carries blood that has not yet picked up oxygen from the lungs back to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Vena cava

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Pulmonary artery

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Pulmonary vein

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Aorta

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes in biological processes?

Accepted Answer

Providing structural support to cellular components

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Catalyzing biochemical reactions

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Lowering the activation energy required for reactions

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Regulating metabolic pathways by controlling reaction rates

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Accepted Answer

Cell signaling

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Carbohydrate modification

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid synthesis

Question 23

What is a primary function of cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

Regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Store the cell's genetic material

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Carry out photosynthesis

Question 24

Which blood vessel type in mammals carries blood with low oxygen levels from the body back to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Vein

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Artery

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Capillary

Question 25

Which characteristic is unique to non-living entities?

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Abiotic composition

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Growth and development

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Response to stimuli

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Reproduction

Question 26

During transpiration in plants, which structure is primarily responsible for releasing water vapor from leaves?

Accepted Answer

Guard cells

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Companion cells

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Xylem vessels

Question 27

What is the primary factor that determines the remarkable specificity of enzymes in their interactions with specific substrates?

Accepted Answer

The precise geometric and chemical complementarity between the enzyme's active site and the substrate molecule.

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Induced conformational changes in the enzyme upon substrate binding.

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The strength of the chemical bonds formed between the enzyme and its substrate.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis, the process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells?

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

Question 29

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into glucose?

Accepted Answer

Amylase

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Lipase

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Sucrase

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Protease

Question 30

In the animal circulatory system, which structure enables the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues?

Accepted Answer

Capillary

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Artery

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Vein

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Lymphatic vessel

Question 31

In mitosis, during metaphase, what is the alignment of chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

Aligned at the cell's equator

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Replicated and condensed

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Separated and moving to opposite poles

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Decondensed and visible

Question 32

Which characteristic is NOT associated with living organisms?

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Inactivity

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Growth and development

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Reproduction

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Reaction to stimuli

Question 33

A genetic counselor is advising a couple who are both carriers for a recessive genetic disorder. What is the probability that their child will have the disorder?

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25%

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0%

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50%

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100%

Question 34

Which characteristic is NOT a defining feature of living organisms?

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Inactivity

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Organization

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Responsiveness

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Reproduction

Question 35

In the adaptive immune response, what is the primary function of antibodies?

Accepted Answer

Bind to and neutralize specific pathogens

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Kill infected cells directly

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Form a physical barrier against pathogens

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Enhance phagocytic cell activity

Question 36

In protein synthesis, what is the sequential order of events, encompassing both transcription and translation?

Accepted Answer

Transcription in the nucleus, followed by translation in the cytoplasm

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Transcription and translation occurring simultaneously in the nucleus

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Translation in the nucleus, followed by transcription in the cytoplasm

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Both transcription and translation occurring exclusively in the cytoplasm

Question 37

How does the nervous system contribute to coordinating and regulating body functions?

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The nervous system acts as a central hub, receiving and interpreting sensory information to trigger appropriate responses from other body systems.

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The nervous system is exclusively responsible for generating impulses that stimulate muscle contractions.

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The nervous system solely controls voluntary movements, such as walking or speaking.

Question 38

Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

Chloroplast

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

Question 39

What is the main function of ribosomes in the cell?

Accepted Answer

To translate RNA into proteins

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To transcribe DNA into RNA

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To store genetic material

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To regulate the cell cycle

Question 40

Which of the following is the name of the genetic material found in cells?

Accepted Answer

DNA

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RNA

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Proteins

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Lipids

Question 41

What is the name of the process by which cells transport materials across the cell membrane without the use of energy?

Accepted Answer

Passive transport

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Active transport

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Facilitate diffusion

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Endocytosis

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

To modify and package proteins and lipids

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To store genetic material

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To synthesize ribosomes

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To regulate the cell cycle

Question 43

What is the name of the type of cell transport that requires energy?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Passive transport

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Facilitate diffusion

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Endocytosis

Question 44

Which of the following structures is responsible for maintaining the cell's shape and protecting its contents?

Accepted Answer

Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

Question 45

Which cell component is the site of DNA replication and storage of genetic material?

Accepted Answer

Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosomes

Question 46

Which of the following characteristics is unique to prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Absence of a nucleus

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Presence of membrane-bound organelles

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Larger size than eukaryotic cells

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Ability to perform photosynthesis

Question 47

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Processing and modifying proteins

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Protein synthesis

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DNA replication

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Cellular respiration

Question 48

What is the role of diffusion in the movement of substances across cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

Movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration

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Movement of molecules against a concentration gradient

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Transport of large molecules across the cell membrane

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Bulk movement of materials into or out of the cell

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration in cells?

Accepted Answer

Generation of energy for cellular processes

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Production of waste products

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Storage of genetic information

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Regulation of cell growth

Question 50

Which feature is **exclusive** to eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Membrane-bound nucleus

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Double-membrane bound organelles

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Cytosol

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Ribosomes

Question 51

What is a defining characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Membrane-bound nucleus

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Ribosomes

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Cell wall composed of cellulose

Question 52

In diffusion, particles move from an area of what concentration to an area of what concentration?

Accepted Answer

Higher to lower

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Lower to higher

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Equal to equal

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Lower to higher with carrier proteins

Question 53

Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins used by the cell and for export?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 55

During which phase of cell division do sister chromatids separate?

Accepted Answer

Anaphase

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Interphase

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Prophase

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Metaphase

Question 56

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins

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Formation of the cell membrane

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Storage and release of cellular materials

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Disposal of cellular waste

Question 57

What is the main function of centrioles?

Accepted Answer

Formation of microtubule spindle fibers during cell division

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Separation of sister chromatids

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Synthesis of DNA

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Packaging of nuclear material

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

Store and transmit genetic information

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Protect the cell and maintain its shape

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Regulate the movement of substances

Question 59

Which organelle is primarily responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomes

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Golgi apparatus

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Mitochondria

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Lysosomes

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 61

What is the main purpose of osmosis in plant cells?

Accepted Answer

Maintain cell turgidity and regulate water balance

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Store genetic information

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Provide energy for cellular activities

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Synthesize proteins

Question 62

Which of the following cell types lacks a nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cell (e.g., bacteria)

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Animal cell

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Plant cell

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Fungal cell

Question 63

What type of molecule carries genetic information in chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

DNA

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Lipids

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RNA

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Proteins

Question 64

Which of the following is an example of a passive transport mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Exocytosis

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Active transport

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Endocytosis