Biology Quiz Grade 10

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Produces energy (ATP)

• Regulates what enters and exits the cell

• Controls cell activities and contains DNA

• Stores water and nutrients

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondrion

• Golgi body

• Endoplasmic reticulum

Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

• Regulates what enters and exits the cell

• Provides structural support

• Stores water and waste

• Performs photosynthesis

Which organelle is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Vacuole

What happens during the S phase of interphase?

• Cell growth and preparation for DNA replication

• DNA replication

• Final preparation for mitosis

• Chromosomes condense

During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell's equator?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the major difference between plant and animal cells?

• Animal cells have a cell wall; plant cells do not

• Plant cells have chloroplasts and a large vacuole; animal cells do not

• Plant cells have centrioles; animal cells do not

• Animal cells have a nucleus; plant cells do not

What are stem cells capable of?

• Producing energy for cells

• Developing into specialized cell types

• Protecting the body from infections

• Synthesizing proteins for the body

Which of the following is an example of connective tissue?

• Skin

• Bone

• Brain tissue

• Skeletal muscle

What is the correct order from biggest to smallest in biological organization?

• Organ > Tissue > Cell > Molecule > Organism

• Organism > Organ system > Organ > Tissue > Cell > Organelle > Molecule

• Tissue > Organ > Organism > Molecule

• Cell > Organelle > Organism > Organ system