Cells Model

Two types of models that can be used to show details of the structures of cells are shown. Which of the following describes a limitation of the drawing but NOT the clay model?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To store genetic information

• To produce energy

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To synthesize proteins

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus

• They lack membrane-bound organelles

• They have a complex cytoskeleton

• They are larger than eukaryotic cells

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• To generate energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To store nutrients

• To transport materials

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Which structure is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• To modify, sort, and package proteins

• To produce lipids

• To break down waste materials

• To generate ATP

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Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells do not

• Animal cells have chloroplasts, plant cells do not

• Plant cells have a nucleus, animal cells do not

• Animal cells have a large central vacuole, plant cells do not