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1
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What is the basic unit of life?

A

The cell.

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

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True.

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

A

nucleus.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production?

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Mitochondria.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Prokaryotic B) Eukaryotic C) Spherical D) Stem

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C) Spherical.

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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm.

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True or False: Plant cells have a cell wall.

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True.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is in plant cells but not animal cells

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Cell wall , permanent vacuole, chloroplasts

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Multiple Choice: Which type of cell lacks a nucleus? A) Eukaryotic B) Prokaryotic C) Both A and B D) None of the above

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B) Prokaryotic.

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12
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What structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts.

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True or False: All cells have a nucleus.

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False.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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To synthesize and transport proteins and lipids.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a protective outer layer found in plant cells.

A

cell wall.

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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Mitochondria D) Golgi apparatus

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C) Mitochondria.

17
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What is the primary function of lysosomes?

A

To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

18
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True or False: The cytoskeleton helps maintain the shape of the cell.

A

True.

19
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Fill in the blank: Cells that have a defined nucleus are called _____ cells.

A

eukaryotic.

20
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What type of cell division do eukaryotic cells undergo?

A

Mitosis or meiosis.

21
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane? A) Energy production B) Protein synthesis C) Selective permeability D) Cell division

A

C) Selective permeability.

22
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What is the primary component of the cell membrane?

A

Phospholipids.

23
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

A

False.

24
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Fill in the blank: The _____ contains genetic material.

A

nucleus.

25
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What is the role of the vacuole in plant cells?

A

To store nutrients and waste products.

26
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? A) Ribosome B) Smooth ER C) Golgi apparatus D) Chloroplast

A

B) Smooth ER.

27
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What is the process by which cells obtain energy from glucose?

A

Cellular respiration.

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