Exploring Cells and Cell Organelles

What is the primary difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope?

• Electron microscopes use sound waves.

• Light microscopes use beams of light.

• Electron microscopes use beams of light.

• Light microscopes use beams of electrons.

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of all cells?

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Plasma membrane

• Ribosomes

What does the term 'prokaryotic' mean?

• After nucleus

• Before nucleus

• Without nucleus

• With nucleus

Which type of bacteria is known for living in extreme environments?

• Eubacteria

• Archaea

• Cyanobacteria

• Mycoplasma

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• No cytoplasm

• Single circular chromosome

• Presence of membrane-bound organelles

• Lack of nucleus

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

• Energy production

• Selective barrier

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

Which organelle is known as the 'garbage man' of the cell?

• Lysosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Where does cellular respiration take place in the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the primary role of the endomembrane system?

• Photosynthesis

• DNA replication

• Protein processing and transport

• Energy production

What does the endosymbiotic theory suggest about the origin of eukaryotic cells?

• They evolved from viruses.

• They evolved from fungi.

• They evolved from prokaryotic cells.

• They evolved from archaea.