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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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Fill in the blank: The cell membrane is also known as the __________.

A

plasma membrane

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4
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What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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5
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Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

A

Nucleus

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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: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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False

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8
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What structure provides support and shape to plant cells?

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Cell wall

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9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of cell? A) Eukaryotic B) Prokaryotic C) Organelle D) Bacterial

A

C) Organelle

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10
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What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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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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True or False: Animal cells have a cell wall.

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False

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13
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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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Protein and lipid synthesis

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14
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What organelle is known as the ‘digestive system’ of the cell?

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Lysosome

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) No nucleus C) Larger size D) Multicellular

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B) No nucleus

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16
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What type of cell division occurs in somatic cells?

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Mitosis

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17
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.

A

Golgi apparatus

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18
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True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

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False

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19
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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Regulate what enters and exits the cell

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20
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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and eukaryotic

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21
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in energy production? A) Ribosome B) Golgi apparatus C) Mitochondria D) Nucleus

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C) Mitochondria

22
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What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

A

Provide structure and support to the cell

23
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.

A

cytoskeleton

24
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True or False: Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.

25
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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

A

Storage of substances

26
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What do you call the process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells?

27
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is involved in protein synthesis? A) Mitochondria B) Ribosomes C) Lysosomes D) Vacuoles

A

B) Ribosomes

28
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What is the main component of the cell membrane?

A

Phospholipids

29
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.

A

nuclear envelope

30
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True or False: All cells have a cell wall.

31
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What is the primary function of lysosomes?

A

Digest waste materials and cellular debris

32
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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

A

Chloroplast

33
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the cell is selectively permeable? A) Cell wall B) Cytoplasm C) Cell membrane D) Nucleus

A

C) Cell membrane

34
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What is the function of the nucleolus?

A

Ribosome production

35
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the synthesis of lipids.

A

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

36
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True or False: All cells contain ribosomes.

37
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

A

Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins

38
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells? A) No membrane-bound organelles B) Larger size C) Unicellular only D) No nucleus

A

B) Larger size

39
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What is the term for the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?

40
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the liquid part of the cytoplasm.

41
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True or False: Plant cells have chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

42
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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

A

Provide structure and protection

43
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What type of cells are bacteria classified as?

A

Prokaryotic cells

44
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is involved in detoxification? A) Ribosomes B) Smooth ER C) Golgi apparatus D) Mitochondria

A

B) Smooth ER

45
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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

A

To produce energy (ATP) from glucose

46
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a series of membranes that assist in protein and lipid synthesis.

A

endoplasmic reticulum

47
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True or False: The nucleus is the largest organelle in the cell.

48
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What is the primary role of chlorophyll in plant cells?

A

Absorb light energy for photosynthesis

49
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What is the process of cell division that results in gametes?

50
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is responsible for modifying and packaging proteins? A) Mitochondria B) Golgi apparatus C) Ribosomes D) Nucleus

A

B) Golgi apparatus

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