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Biology Mcqs Flashcards

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: DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called __________.

A

Photosynthesis

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4
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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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5
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Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?

A

Transfer RNA (tRNA)

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6
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What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

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7
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True or False: The human genome contains approximately 20,000-25,000 genes.

A

True

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8
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What is the process of cell division in somatic cells called?

A

Mitosis

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9
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Which molecule serves as the primary energy currency in cells?

A

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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10
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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

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11
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.

A

Nucleus

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12
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What is the term for the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?

A

Osmosis

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13
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True or False: Enzymes are consumed in chemical reactions.

A

False

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14
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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Photosynthesis

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15
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Which structure in the cell is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins?

A

Golgi apparatus

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16
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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

A

Regulate what enters and exits the cell

17
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ are specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses.

18
Q

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

A

Hydrogen bonds

19
Q

Which process converts glucose into pyruvate?

A

Glycolysis

20
Q

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

21
Q

What is the role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

A

Lipid synthesis and detoxification

22
Q

What type of feedback mechanism is involved in maintaining homeostasis?

A

Negative feedback

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the site of ribosome production.

24
Q

What is the function of lysosomes?

A

Digestion and waste removal

25
Q

Which phase of the cell cycle is the longest?

A

Interphase

26
Q

What is the primary structural component of cell membranes?

A

Phospholipids

27
Q

True or False: Mutation can lead to genetic variation.

28
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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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