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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: All living organisms are made up of cells.

A

True

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3
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What is the process by which cells divide to form new cells?

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Cell division

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4
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Fill in the blank: The basic structure of a cell includes the __________, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.

A

nucleus

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5
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What organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

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Mitochondria

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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) Mitochondrial D) Bacterial

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C) Mitochondrial

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7
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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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8
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True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

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True

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9
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What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where organelles are suspended?

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Cytoplasm

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.

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nucleus

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11
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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in the synthesis of lipids? A) Ribosome B) Golgi apparatus C) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum D) Mitochondria

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C) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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13
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What type of cells lack a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cells

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14
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True or False: Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.

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True

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15
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances.

A

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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17
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What structure gives plant cells their rigidity?

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Cell wall

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18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Mitochondria D) Golgi apparatus

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C) Mitochondria

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19
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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis.

20
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True or False: Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes.

21
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Fill in the blank: The __________ helps in the transport of materials within the cell.

A

endoplasmic reticulum

22
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What is the difference between rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

A

Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface, while smooth ER does not.

23
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for packaging proteins? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Golgi apparatus D) Lysosome

A

C) Golgi apparatus

24
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

A

To maintain cell shape and assist in movement.

25
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True or False: All cells have a cell membrane.

26
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double-membrane structure that surrounds the nucleus.

A

nuclear envelope

27
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What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

A

To store nutrients and waste products.

28
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in animal cells? A) Cell wall B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus D) Ribosomes

A

A) Cell wall

29
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What are organelles?

A

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

30
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True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.

31
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Fill in the blank: __________ are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

32
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What is the function of the nucleolus?

A

To produce ribosomal RNA.

33
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for the synthesis of ATP? A) Nucleus B) Mitochondria C) Chloroplast D) Ribosome

A

B) Mitochondria

34
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What type of cell contains chloroplasts?

A

Plant cells

35
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

36
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the production of ribosomes.

37
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What is the primary component of the cell membrane?

A

Phospholipids

38
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane? A) Protection B) Transport C) Energy production D) Communication

A

C) Energy production

39
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What process do cells use to take in large particles?

A

Endocytosis

40
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True or False: Cells can communicate with each other through chemical signals.

41
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.

A

cytoskeleton

42
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What is the function of cilia and flagella?

A

To aid in cell movement.

43
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the ‘suicide bag’ of the cell? A) Ribosome B) Lysosome C) Golgi apparatus D) Nucleus

A

B) Lysosome

44
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What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

A

To provide structural support and protection.

45
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True or False: The cytoplasm is where most cellular activities occur.

46
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Fill in the blank: __________ are organelles that store and release substances in the cell.

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