Exploring Cells and Their Parts

What is the smallest living unit?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organism

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Which type of cell is described as a 'one-room studio apartment'?

• Animal cell

• Plant cell

• Prokaryotic cell

• Eukaryotic cell

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

• Presence of a cell membrane

• Presence of a nucleus

• Presence of a cell wall

• Presence of ribosomes

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• To produce energy

• To transport nutrients

• To make proteins

• To store genetic information

What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To break down sugars and release energy

• To store water

• To protect the cell

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

• To synthesize lipids

• To store genetic material

• To produce ATP

• To modify and package proteins and lipids

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To store nutrients

• To digest waste materials

• To provide structural support

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What is the main component of the cell membrane?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

What is the function of lysosomes?

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To break down and digest nutrients and waste

• To store water

• To synthesize proteins

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What is the role of the cytoskeleton?

• To provide energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To provide structure and shape to the cell

• To store genetic material

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