Cells: The Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following processes occurs exclusively in plant cells and involves converting sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Reproduction

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Protein synthesis

Question 2

The cell membrane's selectively permeable nature enables:

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Only small molecules and water to pass through

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Only ions to pass through

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All molecules to pass through equally

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Only large molecules to pass through

Question 3

The primary function of the Golgi apparatus in cells is:

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Carbohydrate modification and packaging

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Protein synthesis

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Lipid synthesis

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Nucleic acid synthesis

Question 4

Which of the following terms describes the process by which eukaryotic cells divide into 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 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

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Active transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 6

The structure in cells that performs protein, lipid, and carbohydrate synthesis is the:

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosome

Question 7

Which cellular component is primarily responsible for carrying out protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Golgi apparatus

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Chloroplasts

Question 8

What is the name of the selectively permeable layer that surrounds all living cells?

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of passive transport that involves the movement of molecules down a concentration gradient?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

Question 10

What is the term for the process by which a cell divides into 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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Cytokinesis

Question 11

Which type of cell transport requires energy in the form of ATP 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 12

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Stores genetic material

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Synthesizes proteins

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Produces energy for the cell

Question 13

Which organelle is responsible for capturing sunlight and converting it into chemical energy?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 14

Which of the following describes the difference between passive and active transport?

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Active transport requires energy while passive transport does not

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Passive transport requires energy while active transport does not

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Both passive and active transport require energy

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Neither passive nor active transport require energy

Question 15

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

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Symbiosis

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

Question 16

What is the primary role of DNA in cells?

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Stores genetic information

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Produces proteins

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Provides energy for the cell

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Regulates cell division

Question 17

Which of the following is a primary function of ribosomes?

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Synthesizing proteins

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Storing genetic material

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Producing energy for the cell

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Regulating cell division

Question 18

Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not

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Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not

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Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells

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Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells

Question 19

What is a major function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

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Synthesizes proteins

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Produces energy for the cell

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Stores genetic material

Question 20

In plant cells, which organelle is mainly responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondrion

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 21

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

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Providing energy for the cell's activities

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Controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Protecting the cell from its surroundings

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Communicating with other cells

Question 22

Which of the following organelles is 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 23

Which of the following processes is not directly involved in cell division?

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Differentiation

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Replication

Question 24

What is the primary genetic material found in cells?

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DNA

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RNA

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Protein

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Carbohydrate

Question 25

What feature distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Membrane-enclosed nucleus

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Absence of a nucleus

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Presence of ribosomes

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Cell membrane

Question 26

What is the principal source of energy for cellular activities?

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Glucose

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Lipids

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Proteins

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Nucleic acids

Question 27

Which of the following processes involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane without energy input?

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

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Exocytosis

Question 28

Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins?

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Golgi apparatus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

Question 29

The type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is:

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Cytokinesis

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Interphase

Question 30

Which component of the cell regulates the entry and exit of materials?

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

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Mitochondria

Question 31

The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material is the:

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

Question 32

The process by which plants use sunlight to create their own food is:

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Glycolysis

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Fermentation

Question 33

Which cell type lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

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Prokaryotic

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Eukaryotic

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Animal

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Plant

Question 34

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

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Cytokinesis

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Differentiation

Question 35

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosomes

Question 36

The outermost layer of a plant cell is the:

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus

Question 37

The genetic material of a cell is stored in the:

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 38

Which type of microscope uses a beam of electrons to produce highly detailed cellular images?

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Electron microscope

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Light microscope

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Scanning probe microscope

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Atomic force microscope

Question 39

The process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose is known as:

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Photosynthesis

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Cellular respiration

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Glycolysis

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Fermentation

Question 40

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

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Regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell

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Provides structural support

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Contains genetic material

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Facilitates protein synthesis

Question 41

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

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Prokaryotic cell

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Eukaryotic cell

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

Question 42

The process of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells is called:

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

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Cytokinesis

Question 43

Protein synthesis occurs within which organelle?

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Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Golgi apparatus

Question 44

The theory stating that new cells arise from existing cells is known as:

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Cell theory

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Natural selection

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Evolution

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Abiogenesis

Question 45

Which is NOT a type of cell shape?

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Cubed

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Cuboidal

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Spherical

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Cylindrical

Question 46

The area of the cell containing hereditary material is the:

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 47

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

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A nucleus

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A cell membrane

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DNA

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Metabolic processes

Question 48

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 49

The process by which cells utilize oxygen to break down glucose for energy is known as:

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Cellular respiration

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Glycolysis

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Fermentation

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Krebs cycle

Question 50

In which type of cells is a cell wall present?

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Plant cells only

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Animal cells only

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Both animal and plant cells

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Neither animal nor plant cells

Question 51

In eukaryotic cells, the genetic material is found in structures called:

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Chromosomes

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Genes

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Nucleosomes

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Histones

Question 52

Which of the following is a phase of interphase?

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G1

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Prophase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

Question 53

The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is referred to as:

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Endocytosis

Question 54

What is the main function of the cell membrane in living cells?

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Controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell

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Contains the cell's genetic material

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Produces energy for the cell

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Synthesizes proteins

Question 55

What is the main role of lysosomes within cells?

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To break down and recycle cellular waste and materials

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To store genetic information

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To generate energy for the cell

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To synthesize carbohydrates

Question 56

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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Transport of materials into and out of the cell

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Protein synthesis

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Energy production

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Storage of genetic material

Question 57

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts

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Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

Question 58

What is a key difference between a haploid cell and a diploid cell?

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Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes as diploid cells

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Diploid cells have half the number of chromosomes as haploid cells

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Haploid cells are found in plants only

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Diploid cells are found in animals only

Question 59

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Transport and modification of molecules

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Protein synthesis

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Cell division

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Energy production

Question 60

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cell

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Eukaryotic cell

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Animal cell

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Plant cell