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What is the process called when a single-celled organism reproduces by splitting into two identical cells?
What is the process called when a single-celled organism reproduces by splitting into two identical cells?
- Mitosis
- Asexual reproduction (correct)
- Sexual reproduction
- Meiosis
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
- Eukaryotes have more DNA than prokaryotes.
- Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not. (correct)
- Prokaryotes have a nucleus, while eukaryotes do not.
- Prokaryotes have a cell wall, while eukaryotes do not.
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
- To provide structure and protection for the cell
- To produce energy for the cell
- To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell (correct)
- To store genetic information
Which type of reproduction involves the fusion of specialized egg and sperm cells to form a new organism?
Which type of reproduction involves the fusion of specialized egg and sperm cells to form a new organism?
What is the primary source of energy for most living organisms?
What is the primary source of energy for most living organisms?
Which of the following is a key feature of a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following is a key feature of a eukaryotic cell?
What is the term used to describe organisms that consist of millions of individual cells?
What is the term used to describe organisms that consist of millions of individual cells?
Which term describes an increase in the size of individual cells of an organism or in the number of cells, or both?
Which term describes an increase in the size of individual cells of an organism or in the number of cells, or both?
In which stage of life do many animals have a defined growth period that terminates when a characteristic adult size is reached?
In which stage of life do many animals have a defined growth period that terminates when a characteristic adult size is reached?
What is the molecule that contains the information determining inherited characteristics in all organisms?
What is the molecule that contains the information determining inherited characteristics in all organisms?
Which term describes all the changes that take place during the life of an organism, including growth?
Which term describes all the changes that take place during the life of an organism, including growth?
Which term describes the ability of living organisms to produce new individuals?
Which term describes the ability of living organisms to produce new individuals?
Which of the following is a function of the plasma membrane?
Which of the following is a function of the plasma membrane?
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What are organelles?
What are organelles?
What is the role of tissues in the human body?
What is the role of tissues in the human body?
Which of the following is an example of an epithelial tissue?
Which of the following is an example of an epithelial tissue?
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