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1
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

A

True

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2
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the outer boundary of the cell.

A

Cell membrane

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3
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Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

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4
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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum? (A) Protein synthesis (B) Lipid synthesis (C) DNA replication

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B) Lipid synthesis

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6
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What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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7
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True or False: The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying and packaging proteins.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ contains the genetic material of the cell.

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Nucleus

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9
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What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

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Digestion and waste removal

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is primarily involved in the synthesis of ATP? (A) Ribosome (B) Chloroplast (C) Mitochondria

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C) Mitochondria

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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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12
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True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

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False

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13
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Fill in the blank: The __________ provides structural support to plant cells.

A

Cell wall

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14
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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’? (A) Nucleus (B) Mitochondria (C) Ribosome

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B) Mitochondria

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16
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

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Maintaining cell shape and facilitating movement

17
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True or False: All cells have a cell wall.

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False

18
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is involved in the production of ribosomes.

A

Nucleolus

19
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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

A

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

20
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the endoplasmic reticulum? (A) Lipid synthesis (B) Protein modification (C) Photosynthesis

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C) Photosynthesis

21
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What is the role of peroxisomes in the cell?

A

Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification

22
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True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.

A

True

23
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins.

A

Golgi apparatus

24
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What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

A

Storage of substances and maintaining turgor pressure

25
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Multiple Choice: Which cell structure is involved in detoxifying harmful substances? (A) Lysosome (B) Peroxisome (C) Golgi apparatus

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B) Peroxisome

26
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What is the significance of cell specialization?

A

Allows cells to perform specific functions more efficiently.

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