Biology Flashcards

(38 cards)

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What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

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True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

A

True

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3
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What structures are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts and cell wall

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4
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Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called __________.

A

Cytoplasm

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5
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and exits the cell.

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Prokaryotic B) Eukaryotic C) Mitochondria D) Stem

A

C) Mitochondria

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7
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What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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8
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True or False: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.

A

True

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9
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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the genetic material and controls cell activities.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.

A

Golgi apparatus

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

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B) Mitochondria

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

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13
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True or False: Plant cells have a flexible cell wall.

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False

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14
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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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They carry out photosynthesis.

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

A

Cytoskeleton

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16
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What are stem cells?

A

Undifferentiated cells that can develop into different cell types.

17
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Multiple Choice: What type of cell division produces two identical daughter cells? A) Meiosis B) Mitosis C) Budding D) Fragmentation

18
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True or False: All cells have the same shape and size.

19
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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

A

To transport oxygen throughout the body.

20
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.

21
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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

22
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Multiple Choice: Which type of cell is responsible for carrying messages in the nervous system? A) Muscle cell B) Neuron C) Skin cell D) Blood cell

23
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What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

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To provide structure and support.

24
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True or False: All cells can perform photosynthesis.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
To store nutrients and waste products.
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Fill in the blank: __________ are specialized cells that can contract and enable movement.
Muscle cells
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What is the term for a group of cells that work together to perform a specific function?
Tissue
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of connective tissue? A) Blood B) Neuron C) Epithelial D) Muscle
A) Blood
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What is the primary role of epithelial tissue?
To cover and protect surfaces.
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True or False: Organs are made up of one type of tissue only.
False
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What do we call a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function?
Organ system
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system includes organs such as the heart and blood vessels.
Circulatory
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Multiple Choice: Which cell type is responsible for immune response? A) Epithelial B) Neurons C) White blood cells D) Muscle cells
C) White blood cells
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What is the simplest level of organization in animals?
Cell
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True or False: Tissues are made up of similar types of cells that work together for a specific function.
True
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Fill in the blank: The level of organization that involves multiple types of tissues working together is called a __________.
Organ
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Which level of organization consists of multiple organs working together to perform complex functions?
Organ system
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What is the highest level of organization in animals that includes all living organisms of a particular species?
Organism