biology Flashcards

biology (33 cards)

1
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What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

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2
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True or False: Bacteria are eukaryotic organisms.

A

False

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3
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What type of cell is responsible for immune responses?

A

White blood cell

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4
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Fill in the blank: Bacteria can reproduce through a process called __________.

A

Binary fission

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5
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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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6
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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

A

To fight infections

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7
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a type of white blood cell? A) Neuron B) Erythrocyte C) Lymphocyte D) Osteocyte

A

C) Lymphocyte

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8
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True or False: All bacteria are harmful to humans.

A

False

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9
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What structure protects the bacterial cell and maintains its shape?

A

Cell wall

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a gel-like substance inside the cell membrane.

A

Cytoplasm

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11
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What type of immunity do white blood cells provide?

A

Adaptive immunity

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12
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Which component of the blood carries oxygen?

A

Erythrocytes

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13
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of white blood cells? A) Phagocytosis B) Antibody production C) Oxygen transport D) Immune response

A

C) Oxygen transport

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14
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.

A

True

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15
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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

A

Protein synthesis

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16
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Fill in the blank: __________ are single-celled organisms that can be found in various environments.

17
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What is the role of T cells in the immune system?

A

To directly kill infected cells or help other immune cells

18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of bacterial cells? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) Unicellular C) Multicellular D) Nucleus

A

B) Unicellular

19
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True or False: All cells contain DNA.

20
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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.

21
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the outer boundary of a cell that regulates what enters and leaves.

A

Cell membrane

22
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What type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?

23
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common shape of bacteria? A) Spiral B) Cubic C) Flat D) Oval

24
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True or False: Bacteria can be found in extreme environments.

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What is the primary component of bacterial cell walls?
Peptidoglycan
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Fill in the blank: __________ are responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system.
B cells
27
What is the function of phagocytes?
To engulf and digest pathogens
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane? A) Protection B) Transport C) Photosynthesis D) Communication
C) Photosynthesis
29
True or False: White blood cells can move through blood vessels and tissues.
True
30
What is the role of macrophages in the immune system?
To engulf and digest pathogens and debris
31
Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of lipids and detoxification of drugs.
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
32
What type of bacteria are known to require oxygen for survival?
Aerobic bacteria
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of white blood cells? A) Blood clotting B) Hormone secretion C) Immune defense D) Nutrient transport
C) Immune defense