Biology EOC Review Quiz - Structure & Function

What percentage of the Biology EOC exam in North Carolina is focused on the structure and function of living organisms?

• 10-15%

• 18-22%

• 25-30%

• 33-37%

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

• Water storage

• DNA storage

What is the role of ribosomes in cells?

• Protein synthesis

• Transport of molecules

• Energy production

• DNA replication

Which of the following is NOT a feature of prokaryotic cells?

• Cell membrane

• Nucleoid

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

• Cell membrane

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

During cell differentiation, can a differentiated cell change into another type of cell?

• Yes, frequently

• Only in prokaryotic cells

• Yes, but only in certain conditions

• No, the process is irreversible

What does the term 'homeostasis' refer to?

• The maintenance of a stable internal environment

• The division of cells

• The differentiation of cells

• The process of photosynthesis

Which process involves the movement of water molecules across a membrane from high to low concentration?

• Endocytosis

• Active transport

• Facilitated diffusion

• Osmosis

What is the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• To reduce the chromosome number by half

• To produce two identical daughter cells

• To increase genetic diversity

• To repair damaged tissues