Cell bioloyg , organisation and infection and response : Biology science Flashcards

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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: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The two main types of cells are __________ and __________.

A

prokaryotic, eukaryotic

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4
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Which organelle is responsible for energy production?

A

Mitochondria

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5
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What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

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6
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True or False: Plant cells contain chloroplasts.

A

True

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7
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What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

A

Cell membrane

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8
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory? A) All living things are made of cells B) Cells are the basic unit of life C) Cells can arise from non-living matter D) All cells come from pre-existing cells

A

C) Cells can arise from non-living matter

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

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To store genetic material

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a jelly-like substance that fills the cell.

A

cytoplasm

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True or False: Viruses are considered living organisms.

A

False

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What is the primary function of the immune system?

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To protect the body against infection

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13
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Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for the immune response?

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Lymphocytes

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14
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What is an antigen?

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A substance that triggers an immune response

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of transmission for infectious diseases? A) Direct contact B) Airborne C) Photosynthesis D) Vector-borne

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C) Photosynthesis

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16
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What type of pathogen causes malaria?

17
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True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.

18
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What is the purpose of vaccinations?

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To stimulate the immune system to protect against future infections

19
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Fill in the blank: The __________ response involves the release of antibodies.

20
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What is the term for the body’s ability to resist disease?

21
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of T-cell? A) Helper T-cell B) Memory T-cell C) Cytotoxic T-cell D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

22
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What is the role of phagocytes?

A

To engulf and digest pathogens

23
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True or False: The spleen is involved in the immune response.

24
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What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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To transport lymph and assist in immune functions

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Fill in the blank: __________ are proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens.
Antibodies
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What is the term for the process by which bacteria exchange genetic material?
Conjugation
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus? A) Tuberculosis B) Influenza C) Malaria D) Ringworm
B) Influenza