Biology Cell Structure and Function Quiz
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What is a key characteristic of a selectively permeable membrane?

  • It allows the passage of only small molecules.
  • It allows the passage of certain substances based on size and type. (correct)
  • It allows all substances to pass through.
  • It allows the passage of only large molecules.

    • Which of the following is NOT a reason for cell division?

  • Production of energy for the cell (correct)
  • Growth of an organism
  • Replacement of damaged cells
  • Reproduction of organisms

    • What cellular structure serves as a transport network for materials within the cell?

  • Endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
  • Cell wall
  • Golgi body
  • Vacuole

    • Which of the following features is characteristic of asexual reproduction?

    <p>Involves only one parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in the cell?

    <p>Ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of interphase in the cell cycle?

    <p>Cell growth and DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anaphase?

    <p>Cytoplasm divides to form two identical daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a benign and a malignant tumor?

    <p>Benign tumors do not interfere with the functioning of surrounding cells, while malignant tumors do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular structure is responsible for energy production and is abundant in highly active cells like muscle cells?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of the cell cycle does the cytoplasm divide, creating two daughter cells?

    <p>Cytokinesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?

    <p>Transmission of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

    <p>Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue transmits information around the body?

    <p>Nerve tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stem cell?

    <p>A cell that can divide to form specialized cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cellular differentiation?

    <p>The process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of saliva in the digestive process?

    <p>To lubricate food for easier swallowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system absorbs the majority of nutrients from digested food?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the large intestine in the digestive process?

    <p>To absorb most of the water from undigested food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the stomach in food digestion?

    <p>Breaking down carbohydrates into simple sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of specialized proteins are produced in the stomach lining to aid in digestion?

    <p>Enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Involves two parents and genetic variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the speed of asexual reproduction compared to sexual reproduction?

    <p>Typically faster since it does not require a mate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cellular process does water specifically move across a membrane?

    <p>Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the cell cycle involves the formation of a new cell wall?

    <p>Cytokinesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase does the membrane of the nucleus completely dissolve?

    <p>Metaphase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the blood?

    <p>To carry nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental principle of cell theory?

    <p>All living things are made up of one or more cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

    <p>To pump blood throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature differentiates prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Prokaryotes do not contain membrane-bound organelles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood?

    <p>Producing hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the lungs in the body?

    <p>To provide oxygen to the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?

    <p>They contain chloroplasts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the heart, blood, and lungs?

    <p>The blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the heart, which then pumps it throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes animal cells?

    <p>Animal cells do not perform photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic that distinguishes a plant cell's structure?

    <p>Presence of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

    <p>To prevent food from entering the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of organ transplantation?

    <p>May require lifelong medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a potential risk associated with organ transplantation?

    <p>The recipient may reject the donated organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the tube that carries air from the nose and mouth to the lungs?

    <p>Trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?

    <p>Regulate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

    <p>Processes sensory information and controls body functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system primarily interacts with the respiratory system?

    <p>Circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main tissue types found in plants?

    <p>Dermal, vascular, and ground tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the nervous system is responsible for sending signals around the body?

    <p>Neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of plant roots?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of xylem in plants?

    <p>To transport water and minerals from roots to leaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do phloem cells differ from xylem cells?

    <p>Phloem cells can move nutrients both upward and downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do guard cells play in the process of gas exchange?

    <p>They open and close the stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is summarized by the equation: Carbon dioxide + Water → Glucose + Oxygen?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site for gas exchange in a leaf?

    <p>Stomata</p> Signup and view all the answers

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