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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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True or False: All living organisms are composed of cells.

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True.

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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 exits.

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

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nucleus.

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

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Cytoplasm.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production?

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Mitochondria.

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the cell is responsible for protein synthesis? A) Ribosomes B) Lysosomes C) Golgi apparatus

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A) Ribosomes.

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What structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts.

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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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False.

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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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To synthesize proteins and lipids.

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Fill in the blank: _____ are the cell’s waste disposal system.

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Lysosomes.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the cytoskeleton? A) Cell shape B) Cell movement C) Both A and B

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C) Both A and B.

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What type of cell division produces two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis.

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True or False: Animal cells have a rigid cell wall.

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False.

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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To maintain homeostasis and control the movement of substances.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the liver.

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smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the term for the process by which cells take in nutrients?

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Endocytosis.

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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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What is the primary role of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis.

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True or False: Cells are able to communicate with each other through signaling molecules.

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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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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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Multiple Choice: Which structure helps in the movement of the cell? A) Cilia B) Golgi apparatus C) Lysosomes

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A) Cilia.

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What is apoptosis?
Programmed cell death.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is involved in the synthesis and modification of lipids.
smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
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True or False: Ribosomes can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm.
True.
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What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
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True or False: All cells have a nucleus.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell.
plasma membrane.
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What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell theory? A) All living organisms are composed of cells. B) Cells arise from pre-existing cells. C) Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living matter. D) Cells are the basic unit of life.
C) Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living matter.
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What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis.
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True or False: The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of lipids and proteins.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell that contains genetic material.
nucleus.
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What structure in plant cells provides support and protection?
Cell wall.
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is involved in the modification and packaging of proteins? A) Golgi apparatus B) Ribosomes C) Lysosomes D) Nucleus
A) Golgi apparatus.
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What is the primary function of lysosomes?
Digestion of waste materials and cellular debris.
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True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.
False.
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What is the process by which cells divide called?
Mitosis.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
cytoskeleton.
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What is the basic unit of life?
The cell
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True or False: All cells have a nucleus.
False
45
What structure controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
The cell membrane
46
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside the cell is called _______.
cytoplasm
47
What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
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Which type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell
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What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
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Multiple Choice: Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell? A) Golgi apparatus B) Mitochondria C) Endoplasmic reticulum
B) Mitochondria
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True or False: The rough endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes.
True
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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Modification and packaging of proteins
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Fill in the blank: Plant cells contain _______ that provide structural support.
cell walls
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What is the function of lysosomes?
Digestion of waste materials and cellular debris
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Multiple Choice: Which structure is responsible for photosynthesis? A) Mitochondria B) Chloroplasts C) Nucleus
B) Chloroplasts
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What is the role of the cell cycle?
To regulate cell growth and division
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True or False: DNA is found in the cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells.
True
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What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
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Fill in the blank: The semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell is called the _______.
plasma membrane
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What is the primary function of the nucleus?
To store genetic information
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is NOT found in animal cells? A) Cell wall B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus
A) Cell wall
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True or False: All eukaryotic cells have a cell wall.
False
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
To provide structural support and shape to the cell
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Fill in the blank: _______ are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes for digestion.
Lysosomes
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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Lipid synthesis and detoxification
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following organelles is involved in protein synthesis? A) Ribosomes B) Lysosomes C) Golgi apparatus
A) Ribosomes
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True or False: The nucleolus is the site of ribosomal RNA synthesis.
True
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What is the role of vesicles in the cell?
Transport materials within the cell
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
cytoskeleton

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