Exploring Cellular Organization and Functions

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

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Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Produces energy

• Controls what enters and leaves the cell

• Stores genetic material

• Synthesizes proteins

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Which of the following is NOT a level of cellular organization?

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Atom

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Which type of cell contains a nucleus?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the main function of ribosomes?

• Store water

• Make proteins

• Control cell activities

• Digest waste

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Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

Which of the following is a function of the nucleus?

• Produces energy

• Stores genetic information

• Breaks down food

• Moves the cell

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Which structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Mitochondria

• Cell wall

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

What is the correct order of levels of organization from simplest to most complex?

• Organ, tissue, cell, organ system

• Cell, tissue, organ, organ system

• Tissue, cell, organ, organ system

• Organ system, organ, tissue, cell