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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

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The cell

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True or False: All cells have a cell membrane.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The nucleus of a cell contains the cell’s genetic __________.

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material

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What organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?

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Mitochondria

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Which organelle is known as the ‘protein factory’ of the cell?

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Ribosomes

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What process involves the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy?

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Passive transport

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What is the term for the process by which a cell engulfs large particles or droplets from its surroundings?

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Endocytosis

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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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False

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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a network of membranes that helps transport materials throughout the cell.

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endoplasmic reticulum

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What is the term for the process of maintaining a stable internal environment within a cell?

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Homeostasis

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Which type of cell division results in the formation of gametes?

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Meiosis

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True or False: Cells without a nucleus are called eukaryotic cells.

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False

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What is the term for the process of breaking down molecules to release energy within a cell?

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Cellular respiration

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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

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The cell

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17
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What is the term for the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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Diffusion

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Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in the form of ATP in the cell?

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Mitochondria

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True or False: The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing only certain substances to pass through.

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True

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What is the process by which cells engulf large particles or liquids from their surroundings?

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Endocytosis

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21
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Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse’ of the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in four non-identical daughter cells?

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Meiosis

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?

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Ribosomes

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True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is responsible for lipid synthesis and detoxification within the cell.
True
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What is the term for the process of breaking down food molecules to release energy?
Cellular respiration
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Which structure in the cell is responsible for maintaining its shape and providing support?
Cytoskeleton
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in gametes?
Meiosis
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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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True or False: The Golgi apparatus is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins within the cell.
True
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What is the term for the process of cell division that occurs in sex cells?
Meiosis
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Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material in the form of DNA?
Nucleus
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What is the term for the movement of molecules against their concentration gradient using energy?
Active transport
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True or False: The lysosomes are responsible for breaking down cellular waste and foreign materials.
True
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in haploid cells?
Meiosis
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Which organelle is responsible for producing and modifying proteins in the cell?
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
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True or False: The cytoplasm is the fluid-filled space within the cell that houses organelles.
True
38
What is the term for the process of cell division that results in diploid cells?
Mitosis
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Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell shape and movement?
Cytoskeleton
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in genetic diversity?
Meiosis
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True or False: The cell wall is a feature found in animal cells but not in plant cells.
False
42
What is the term for the process of programmed cell death?
Apoptosis
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Which organelle is responsible for recycling cellular components and breaking down damaged organelles?
Lysosomes
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True or False: The nucleolus is a small structure within the nucleus responsible for producing ribosomal RNA.
True
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in genetic variation?
Meiosis
46
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell turgor pressure in plant cells?
Central vacuole
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What is the term for the process of cell division that occurs in somatic cells?
Mitosis
48
True or False: The centrioles are responsible for organizing the spindle fibers during cell division.
True
49
What is the term for the process of cell division that results in identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
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Which organelle is responsible for regulating calcium levels and lipid metabolism in the cell?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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True or False: The extracellular matrix is a network of proteins and carbohydrates that provides structural support to cells.
True
52
What is the term for the process of cell division that results in four daughter cells with half the genetic material?
Meiosis
53
Which organelle is responsible for converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
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What is the term for the process of cell division that is essential for growth and repair?
Mitosis
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True or False: Peroxisomes are responsible for breaking down fatty acids and detoxifying alcohol in the cell.
True
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in genetic recombination?
Meiosis
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Which organelle is responsible for maintaining cell rigidity and preventing excessive water uptake in plant cells?
Cell wall
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with identical genetic material?
Mitosis
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Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances and producing hydrogen peroxide in the cell?
Peroxisomes
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True or False: Gap junctions are channels that allow direct communication between neighboring cells.
True
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What is the term for the process of cell division that results in haploid gametes?
Meiosis

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