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What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

  • Nucleus
  • Tissue
  • Cell (correct)
  • Organ

Which type of organisms are composed of a single cell that carries out all necessary functions?

  • Eukaryotic organisms
  • Unicellular organisms (correct)
  • Prokaryotic organisms
  • Multicellular organisms

Which type of cells are structurally less complex and lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

  • Animal Cells
  • Plant Cells
  • Eukaryotic Cells
  • Prokaryotic Cells (correct)

Which type of organisms are composed of multiple cells organized into specialized tissues and organs?

<p>Multicellular organisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest independently functioning unit within the body that can perform the necessary processes of life?

<p>Cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are characterized by being simple, structurally less complex, and lacking membrane-bound organelles?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic organisms?

<p>Unicellularity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the characteristic shape of bacterial cells?

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

Which of the following is found in some bacterial cells and allows them to move in liquid environments?

<p>Flagella (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down toxic materials in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Peroxisomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides structural support to the cell, maintains its shape, and facilitates intracellular transport and cell movement?

<p>Cytoskeleton (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

<p>Defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sticky layer of carbohydrates that surrounds some bacterial cells?

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

Which organelle is involved in the conversion of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide into safer molecules like water and oxygen?

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

What type of cells come in various sizes and shapes?

<p>Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic organisms?

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

Which organelle is responsible for the characteristic shape of bacterial cells?

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

What provides structural support to the cell, maintains its shape, and facilitates intracellular transport and cell movement?

<p>Cytoskeleton (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest independently functioning unit within the body that can perform the necessary processes of life?

<p>Bacterial Cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is found in some bacterial cells and allows them to move in liquid environments?

<p>Flagella (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is involved in the conversion of reactive oxygen species such as hydrogen peroxide into safer molecules like water and oxygen?

<p>Peroxisomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sticky layer of carbohydrates that surrounds some bacterial cells?

<p>Capsule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are characterized by being simple, structurally less complex, and lacking membrane-bound organelles?

<p>Prokaryotic Cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organisms are composed of a single cell that carries out all necessary functions?

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

What is responsible for breaking down toxic materials in eukaryotic cells?

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

Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic organisms?

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

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