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

• To store genetic information

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To produce energy for the cell

• To synthesize proteins

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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

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What is the process by which cells divide to form two daughter cells called?

• Photosynthesis

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Fermentation

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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus

• They lack membrane-bound organelles

• They have a complex cytoskeleton

• They undergo mitosis

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• To synthesize proteins

• To store nutrients

• To generate energy

• To transport substances

Which of the following is a component of the cell theory?

• All living things are composed of cells

• Cells can arise spontaneously

• Cells are only found in animals

• Cells do not contain DNA

What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells do not

• Animal cells have chloroplasts, plant cells do not

• Plant cells have a nucleus, animal cells do not

• Animal cells have a larger vacuole than plant cells

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Which process involves the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Active transport

• Facilitated diffusion

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• To synthesize lipids

• To modify, sort, and package proteins

• To produce ATP

• To break down waste materials

Which of the following structures is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus