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Which of the following best describes the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

  • Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus (correct)
  • Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells lack organelles
  • Prokaryotic cells have multiple nuclei, while eukaryotic cells have a single nucleus
  • Prokaryotic cells are larger in size compared to eukaryotic cells

Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins within the cell?

  • Golgi apparatus
  • Lysosome
  • Ribosome (correct)
  • Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

  • Protein synthesis and modification
  • Lipid synthesis and detoxification
  • Energy production through cellular respiration (correct)
  • Waste digestion and cellular recycling

Which of the following accurately represents the levels of organization in living organisms, from simplest to most complex?

<p>Cell, tissue, organ, organ system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

<p>Photosynthesis to produce glucose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

<p>Prokaryotic cells have no membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for manufacturing, distributing, and breaking down molecules in a cell?

<p>Endoplasmic reticulum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

<p>Facilitate cell movement and maintain cell shape (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the process of photosynthesis?

<p>Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts and involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is primarily responsible for genetic control within a cell?

<p>Nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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