Unit 3 Cells Review

Which statement best describes the relationship between cell structure and specialized function?

• All cells have identical structures regardless of their function

• Cell structure varies depending on the cell's specific role

• Cell structure is only important in prokaryotic cells

• Cell specialization occurs without structural modifications

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What would be the most direct impact of a significant decrease in mitochondria in a muscle cell?

• Decreased protein synthesis

• Increased ATP production

• Reduced energy production

• Enhanced cellular division

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

How do lysosomes contribute to cellular homeostasis?

• By producing glucose through photosynthesis

• By breaking down cellular waste and foreign materials

• By synthesizing proteins

• By storing excess water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which cellular component is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells but differs in its organization?

• Nuclear membrane

• Golgi apparatus

• Genetic material

• Chloroplasts

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

• The presence of proteins

• The presence of membrane-bound organelles

• The ability to perform cellular respiration

• The presence of ribosomes

What would be the immediate effect of Golgi apparatus dysfunction?

• Immediate cell death

• Improper protein packaging and secretion

• Increased protein synthesis

• Enhanced cellular respiration

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which characteristic is unique to plant cells compared to animal cells?

• Presence of mitochondria

• Presence of ribosomes

• Presence of cell wall

• Presence of cell membrane

What is the primary function of the folded inner membrane in mitochondria?

• To store genetic material

• To increase surface area for ATP production

• To protect the mitochondria from damage

• To facilitate protein transport

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How does the structure of the plasma membrane contribute to cellular homeostasis?

• By preventing all substances from entering the cell

• By allowing selective passage of materials

• By producing energy for the cell

• By storing excess nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What distinguishes prokaryotic DNA organization from eukaryotic DNA?

• Presence of circular DNA without a nuclear membrane

• Absence of genetic material

• Linear DNA within a nuclear membrane

• Multiple chromosomes in the cytoplasm