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Which statement best describes a fundamental property of cells?
Which statement best describes a fundamental property of cells?
- Cells can only originate from existing cells. (correct)
- All cells have a nucleus.
- Cells do not maintain a distinct internal environment.
- Cells are generally of the same size and shape.
What is considered the basic unit of life?
What is considered the basic unit of life?
- Organ
- Cell (correct)
- Tissue
- Molecule
The theory that all living things are composed of cells is known as the:
The theory that all living things are composed of cells is known as the:
- Cellular theory. (correct)
- Organismal theory.
- Atomic theory.
- Evolutionary theory.
Which type of microscope would be best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?
Which type of microscope would be best for studying the detailed structure of the surface of a cell?
What is the primary role of DNA in cells?
What is the primary role of DNA in cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
In the context of cell theory, which statement is accurate?
In the context of cell theory, which statement is accurate?
Which organelle is commonly referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
Which organelle is commonly referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
Cellular membranes are primarily composed of:
Cellular membranes are primarily composed of:
The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as:
The fluid mosaic model describes the cell membrane as:
Which organelles are involved in the process of protein synthesis?
Which organelles are involved in the process of protein synthesis?
What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is the main function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
In which part of a eukaryotic cell is the DNA found?
In which part of a eukaryotic cell is the DNA found?
What type of cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus?
What type of cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus?
Which statement best describes viruses?
Which statement best describes viruses?
The endosymbiotic theory is primarily associated with the origin of:
The endosymbiotic theory is primarily associated with the origin of:
What is the primary barrier that separates the interior of the cell from the external environment?
What is the primary barrier that separates the interior of the cell from the external environment?
Which cell component is primarily responsible for breaking down worn-out cellular structures?
Which cell component is primarily responsible for breaking down worn-out cellular structures?
Which process involves the movement of substances across the cell membrane against a concentration gradient?
Which process involves the movement of substances across the cell membrane against a concentration gradient?
Photosynthesis primarily occurs in which type of cell?
Photosynthesis primarily occurs in which type of cell?
Which cellular structure is involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins?
Which cellular structure is involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins?
What is the primary role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary role of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Which component is responsible for the selective permeability of the cell membrane?
Which component is responsible for the selective permeability of the cell membrane?
Cellular respiration, a process that generates ATP, primarily takes place in the:
Cellular respiration, a process that generates ATP, primarily takes place in the:
The process by which a cell engulfs a solid particle is known as:
The process by which a cell engulfs a solid particle is known as:
Which type of cell junctions allow for direct communication between adjacent animal cells?
Which type of cell junctions allow for direct communication between adjacent animal cells?
Which molecule serves as the 'genetic blueprint' in living organisms?
Which molecule serves as the 'genetic blueprint' in living organisms?
In a cell, ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is primarily found in the:
In a cell, ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is primarily found in the:
Which process describes the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
Which process describes the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
The cell theory states that:
The cell theory states that:
What is α-actinin?
What is α-actinin?
What is an α-helix?
What is an α-helix?
What is an ABC transporter?
What is an ABC transporter?
What is abl?
What is abl?
What is abscisic acid?
What is abscisic acid?
What is actin?
What is actin?
What is the role of an actin-binding protein?
What is the role of an actin-binding protein?
What is an actin bundle?
What is an actin bundle?
What does an actin-bundling protein do?
What does an actin-bundling protein do?
What is an actin network?
What is an actin network?
What is an action potential?
What is an action potential?
What is activation energy?
What is activation energy?
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