Cell Biology

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

• All living things are composed of one or more cells

• Cells arise spontaneously from non-living matter

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things

• All cells come from pre-existing cells

All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

• True

• False

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What type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus?

• Eukaryotic cell

• Plant cell

• Prokaryotic cell

• Animal cell

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• To produce energy for the cell

• To store genetic information

• To control what enters and exits the cell

• To break down cellular waste

Which of the following is a passive transport mechanism?

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis

• Diffusion

• Active transport

The two main types of cell division are __________ and __________.

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Mitosis is the process by which prokaryotic cells divide.

• True

• False

What is the process by which a cell engulfs particles or fluids from its environment?

• Osmosis

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis

• Diffusion

The __________ is a selectively permeable barrier that surrounds the cell.

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