Exploring Cell Hierarchy and Functions

Which of the following is the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organ

• Organ system

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Produces energy

• Controls cell activities and stores genetic material

• Synthesizes proteins

• Provides structural support

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Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological organization from simplest to most complex?

• Organ, tissue, cell, organ system, organism

• Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

• Tissue, cell, organ, organism, organ system

• Organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP in animal cells?

• Ribosome

• Mitochondrion

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Lysosome

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

• To store genetic information

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

• To produce proteins

• To provide energy

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between tissues and organs?

• Organs are made up of cells, and tissues are made up of organs

• Tissues are made up of organs, and organs are made up of organ systems

• Tissues are made up of cells, and organs are made up of tissues

• Organs are made up of organ systems, and tissues are made up of organs

If a tissue is damaged, which level of biological organization is directly affected next?

• Cell

• Organ

• Organ system

• Organism

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A scientist observes a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function. What level of organization is being observed?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Organ system

• Organism

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Which scenario best demonstrates the function of the digestive system as an organ system?

• The stomach breaking down food into smaller pieces

• The heart pumping blood throughout the body

• The lungs exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

• The skin protecting the body from pathogens

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If the mitochondria in a cell were not functioning properly, what would be the most immediate effect on the cell?

• The cell would be unable to divide

• The cell would not be able to produce enough energy

• The cell would lose its shape

• The cell would stop making proteins

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