Domain 1 – Cells: 15-Question Assessment

Which structure is found in eukaryotic cells but NOT in prokaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

• Cytoplasm

A scientist observes a cell with circular DNA, no nucleus, and small ribosomes. Which type of cell is this?

• Eukaryotic cell

• Prokaryotic cell

• Plant cell

• Animal cell

Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells because:

• they have more complex internal structures such as organelles.

• they have a simpler cell structure.

• they lack a nucleus.

• they reproduce faster than prokaryotic cells.

The organelle primarily responsible for producing ATP is:

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

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Which organelle packages and modifies proteins for transport out of the cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

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Plant cells contain large central vacuoles because:

• they store water and maintain cell turgor pressure.

• they help in photosynthesis directly.

• they produce energy for the cell.

• they are responsible for cell division.

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The cell membrane is described as “selectively permeable.” This means:

• It allows only certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

• It allows all substances to pass through freely.

• It blocks all substances from entering or leaving the cell.

• It only allows water molecules to pass through.

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The process that moves molecules from high concentration to low concentration without energy is:

• Active transport

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Endocytosis

A cell uses ATP to pump ions against their concentration gradient. Which process is this?

• Active transport

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Facilitated diffusion

The main function of cellular respiration is:

• to produce energy in the form of ATP

• to create proteins from amino acids

• to store genetic information

• to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

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