Gr 9 Natural Sciences Ch 1: Cell structure
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

  • Storage of nutrients and waste
  • Photosynthesis
  • Cellular respiration (correct)
  • Protein synthesis

What shape do red blood cells have to assist their function?

  • Cuboidal
  • Biconcave (correct)
  • Spherical
  • Columnar

What is the main role of vacuoles in plant cells?

  • Regulating cell division
  • Storage and maintaining turgor pressure (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Gene expression

Which of the following best describes the cytoplasm?

<p>Contents within the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines selective permeability in a cell membrane?

<p>The property that allows some substances to pass while blocking others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DNA stand for?

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

What is cytology?

<p>The scientific study of cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of protoplasm in a cell?

<p>Comprising the living content of a cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

<p>To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells?

<p>Presence of a nuclear membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the cell is responsible for containing organelles?

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

What type of cells are bacteria categorized as?

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

What is the role of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

<p>To synthesize ribosomal RNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in eukaryotic cells contains the genetic material?

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

How do cells specialize in function and structure?

<p>Through differentiation based on stimuli (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organelles is found in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell?

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

What is the primary reason for the biconcave shape of red blood cells?

<p>To increase surface area for oxygen transport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the structural features of mitochondria?

<p>Folding of the inner membrane into cristae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a vacuole contribute to cell function in plants?

<p>By storing nutrients and maintaining turgor pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses the living content of a cell?

<p>Cytoplasm and nucleus combined (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the property of cell membranes that permits selective passage of substances?

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

What role does DNA primarily serve in living organisms?

<p>Containment of genetic information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What study focuses specifically on the structure and function of cells?

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

How do variations in DNA contribute to biological diversity?

<p>By leading to differences in DNA sequences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of eukaryotic cells?

<p>Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common component of all cells?

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

Which structure is responsible for regulating movement in and out of the cell?

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

What role does the nucleolus play within the nucleus?

<p>Synthesis of ribosomal RNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cytosol in a cell?

<p>Medium for biochemical reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are prokaryotic cells primarily differentiated from eukaryotic cells?

<p>Lack of a membrane-bound nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes organelles?

<p>Structures that perform specific functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell specializes in transmitting electrical signals?

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

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

<p>Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure serves as the control center of a eukaryotic cell?

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

What is one of the main functions of the cell membrane?

<p>To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is not typically found in prokaryotic cells?

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

Which organelle is responsible for energy production within a eukaryotic cell?

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

What is the primary component of the cytoplasm?

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

How do specialized cells differ from non-specialized cells?

<p>Specialized cells perform unique functions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key structural feature of the nuclear membrane?

<p>It contains pores for material exchange. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of vacuoles in plant cells, apart from storage?

<p>Maintaining turgor pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is primarily responsible for energy production in a cell?

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

What best describes cellular respiration?

<p>The conversion of glucose and oxygen into energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the living content of a cell?

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

What do variations in DNA primarily contribute to?

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

Which part of the cell membrane allows selective movement of substances?

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

Which microscope feature is essential for studying microscopic cells?

<p>High magnification capability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cristae in mitochondria?

<p>Increase surface area for energy production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

<p>Defined nucleus enclosed by a membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the composition of the cell membrane?

<p>A thin, flexible layer composed of lipids and proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of cytoplasm within a cell?

<p>To house organelles and facilitate chemical reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes prokaryotic cells?

<p>Lack a membrane-enclosed nucleus and organelles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure within a eukaryotic cell regulates various cellular activities?

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

Which type of cells typically shows specialization in function, such as transmitting electrical signals?

<p>Animal nerve cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the cytoplasm that consists of water, salts, and organic molecules?

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

What characterizes the nucleolus found within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?

<p>Synthesizes ribosomal RNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of red blood cells enhances their ability to carry oxygen?

<p>Biconcave shape to increase surface area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of vacuoles is essential for plant cells?

<p>Maintaining turgor pressure to support cell structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the mitochondria is primarily responsible for increasing the surface area for energy production?

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

What role does cellular respiration play in cells?

<p>Generates usable energy from glucose and oxygen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options best represents a characteristic of DNA?

<p>It is the hereditary material that determines inherited traits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes protoplasm from cytoplasm?

<p>Protoplasm comprises both the cytoplasm and the nucleus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of selective permeability in a cell membrane?

<p>It ensures that only essential nutrients and ions can pass through (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do variations in DNA contribute to evolutionary diversity?

<p>Through mutations that introduce new genetic sequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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