Avery and Maya are studying cell theory in their biology class. Which of the following should they say is NOT a main idea of the cell theory?

• All cells come from preexisting cells

• All organisms are composed of cells

• The cell is the basic unit of structure and function

• All cells are similar in size and activity

During a biology class, Michael asked which of the following are found in animal cells but not in plant cells?

• ribosomes

• cell walls

• centrioles

• nuclei

During a biology class, Abigail asked, 'Which cell structure contains the cell's DNA?' What answer should the teacher give?

• cytoplasm

• ribosome

• nucleus

• cell membrane

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Which of the following is a primary role of the cell membrane?

• regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• store genetic information

• produce energy for the cell

• provide structural support

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Which of the following is a component of the nucleus?

• ribosomes

• nucleolus

• mitochondria

• centrioles

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Which organelle is responsible for energy production?

• mitochondrion

• ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• vacuole

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What is the primary role of the mitochondria in a cell?

• used for storage

• breaks down old organelles

• packages proteins

• produces energy for the cell

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Which feature is unique to eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

• They have ribosomes

• They have a nucleus

• They have a cell wall

• They have a plasma membrane

• They have cytoplasm

Which structures are unique to plant cells?

• lysosomes and peroxisomes

• nucleus and nucleolus

• cell walls and chloroplasts

• Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum

During a biology class, Michael asked which organelle contains enzymes that break down old cell parts. Can you help him?

• chloroplasts

• centrosomes

• lysosomes

• vacuoles

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