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Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

The cell.

Question 2

True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process by which cells convert glucose into energy is called _____.

Answer 3

cellular respiration.

Question 4

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 4

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus D) Golgi apparatus

Answer 5

B) Mitochondria.

Question 6

What is the function of ribosomes?

Answer 6

To synthesize proteins.

Question 7

True or False: DNA is double-stranded.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell.

Answer 8

plasma membrane.

Question 9

What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Answer 9

To synthesize proteins and lipids.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell theory? A) All living things are made of cells B) Cells arise from pre-existing cells C) Cells are the basic unit of life D) Cells can arise spontaneously

Answer 10

D) Cells can arise spontaneously.

Question 11

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

Answer 11

To modify, sort, and package proteins for secretion.

Question 12

True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

Answer 12

False.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The _____ controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Answer 13

plasma membrane.

Question 14

What is osmosis?

Answer 14

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which process involves the uptake of large particles by a cell? A) Exocytosis B) Endocytosis C) Diffusion D) Osmosis

Answer 15

B) Endocytosis.

Question 16

What is the function of lysosomes?

Answer 16

To digest waste materials and cellular debris.

Question 17

True or False: All cells have a cell wall.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: _____ is the genetic material found in all living organisms.

Answer 18

DNA.

Question 19

What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 19

To provide structural support and shape to the cell.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which type of cell division results in two identical daughter cells? A) Meiosis B) Mitosis C) Binary fission D) Budding

Answer 20

B) Mitosis.

Question 21

What is the term for programmed cell death?

Answer 21

Apoptosis.

Question 22

True or False: The nucleus contains ribosomes.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a double membrane structure that contains the cell’s genetic material.

Answer 23

nucleus.

Question 24

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

Answer 24

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells? A) No nucleus B) Membrane-bound organelles C) Smaller than prokaryotic cells D) Circular DNA

Answer 25

B) Membrane-bound organelles.

Question 26

What is the primary role of chloroplasts?

Answer 26

To conduct photosynthesis.

Question 27

True or False: All living organisms perform cellular respiration.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.

Answer 28

cytoskeleton.

Question 29

What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?

Answer 29

To ensure proper cell division and replication.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication? A) G1 phase B) S phase C) G2 phase D) M phase

Answer 30

B) S phase.

Question 31

What is the significance of stem cells?

Answer 31

They have the ability to differentiate into various cell types.

Question 32

True or False: All cells in an organism are identical.

Answer 32

False.