Exploring the World of Cells with Bill Nye

What is the basic building block of all living organisms?

• Particles

• Atoms

• Cells

• Molecules

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Which cell type contains chloroplasts?

• Plant cells

• Viral cells

• Bacterial cells

• Animal cells

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Which cellular component is responsible for powering the cell?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• To generate energy

• To control gene expression

• To protect and organize cells

• To produce proteins

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What does DNA stand for?

• Dioxyribosenucleic Acid

• Dioxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Deoxysribonucleic Acid

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

• 32 pairs

• 46 pairs

• 12 pairs

• 23 pairs

Which food product is made using bacteria?

• Chocolate

• Bread

• Yogurt

• Pasta

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

• To carry oxygen

• To fight infections

• To clot blood

• To absorb nutrients

What process allows cells to exchange chemicals with other cells?

• Diffusion

• Filtration

• Active transport

• Osmosis

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What happens when more cells are being born than dying?

• The organism decomposes

• The organism remains the same

• The organism grows

• The organism shrinks

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