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1
What are mitochondria?
gains energy for cell by giving light to the nucleus
loses power for cell
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Generates power for cells by converting food into energy
2
Which is an example of homeostasis in humans
All of the above
Sweating
Shivering
Maintaining Body temperature
3
What type of molecule is DNA classified as?
Nucleic acid
Lipid
Protein
Carbohydrate
4
Why is the mitochondria known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Because it is the powerhouse of the cell
It releases energy for the cell
It releases glucose for the cell
It makes electricity for the cell
5
What organ helps regulate blood sugar levels?
Pancreas
Liver
Small intestine
Gall Bladder
6
What type of molecule is cholesterol classified as?
Protein
Lipid
Carbohydrate
Nucleic acid
7
What determines the traits passed from parents to offspring?
Chromosomes located on genes
Chromosomes located on ribosomes
Genes located on ribosomes
Genes located on chromosomes
8
Which structures carry genetic information in the form of genes?
chromosomes
DNA
sex cells
cytokinesis
9
Which type of cell contains a cell wall?
both plant and animal cell
plant cell only
neither cell
animal cell only
10
What is the function of ribosomes in cells?
To produce proteins
To regulate cell growth
To store genetic information
To synthesis proteins
11
Which is an example of homeostasis in humans?
growth hormone is released when blood levels fall
opposite muscles are used to bend and extend your arm
villi in the small intestine inc absorption of nutrients
secretion from oil glands decrease with age
12
What type of reproduction involves two parent cells joining together?
cloning
sexual
budding
asexual
13
Sexual VS Asexual
asexual- 1 partner Sexual- requires 2 parents
asexual- 2 partners sexual- 1 partner
none of these choices
14
Which organelle is known as the cell's control center?
Nucleus
Ribosome
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
15
Which is an example of
homeostasis
in humans?
98.6 degree temperature
feeling hungry
being dehydrated
higher blood pressure
16
Which type of cells have a cell wall?
Prokaryotic cells
Both plant and animal
Animal cells
Plant cells
17
Which cell has a cell membrane?
Animal Cell
Both plant and animal
Plant cell
Neither plant or animal
18
Which type of cell contains a cell wall?
animal cell only
plant cell only
neither cell
both plant and animal cell
19
Which cell has a cell wall?
Animal Cell
Neither plant or animal cells
Plant Cell
Both Plant and animal cells
20
Which of the following is an example of homeostasis in humans?
Muscle contractions during exercise
Producing insulin during a meal
Sweating to cool the body down
All of the above
21
Sexual VS Asexual
asexual- 1 partner (starfish); Sexual- requires 2 parents (dogs)
none of these choices
asexual- 2 partners sexual- 1 partner
asexual- 2 partner (dogs); Sexual- requires 1 parent (starfish)
22
What is the difference between the Cell Wall and Cell Membrane?
The cell membrane controls what goes in/out of the cell
Cell walls help animal cells keep their shape
Both have similar functions but different structures
The cell wall protects and supports
23
Which type of cell contains a cell membrane?
animal cell only
both plant and animal cell
neither cell
plant cell only
24
What is the largest structure in the plant cell responsible for water storage?
golgi
SER
RER
vacuole
25
What does the mitochondria do?
stores water
makes ATP
captures sunlight
makes protein
26
What is the smallest unit that can perform all life processes?
human
cell
mitochondria
organ
27
In a plant cell, the cell membrane is surrounded by the__________________________
cytoplasm
vacuole
endoplasmic reticulum
cell wall
28
What is the function of ribosomes in cells?
They store energy in starch molecules.
They make proteins for the body.
They recycle molecules for other uses in the cells.
They use the sun's energy to make carbohydrates.
29
ATP is produced mainly in which part of the cell?
Mitochondria during cellular respiration.
Golgi apparatus for packaging.
Ribosomes during translation.
30
What is the function of the mitochondria?
produce the cell's energy
protect the cell
holds the DNA
separate the chromatin during cell division
31
What is the function of ribosomes in cells?
To transport molecules
To make protein
To detoxify cells
To produce DNA
32
Which cellular structure is responsible for producing energy in eukaryotic cells?
d) Mitochondria
a) Nucleus
c) Chloroplasts
b) Ribosomes
33
What is the primary role of ATP in cells?
Stores genetic information.
Transport nutrients across membranes.
Structural support for cell walls.
Energy transfer for cellular processes.
34
Which molecule is copied directly from DNA in protein synthesis?
animo acids
mRNA
tRNA
anticodons
35
Which of these is an example of a unicellular organism?
Plant
Animal
Fungi
Bacteria
36
Which cell has a cell membrane?
NEITHER!
PLANT!
BOTH!
ANIMAL!
37
What cell structure is responsible for storage?
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Cell Membrane
38
What is the name of the structures that carry genetic information in our cells?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
DNA
RNA
39
True or false? Cell walls and Cell membranes are the same
false
true
40
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Regulates what enters and exits the cell.
Provides energy for the cell.
Produces proteins for the cell.
Stores genetic information.
41
What happens to ATP when it releases energy?
It converts to ADP and a phosphate group.
It loses its structure completely.
It turns into cellular waste.
42
Which of the following is an example of homeostasis in humans?
Watching television
Sweating on a hot day
Sleeping
Eating food
43
In which type of cell can you find a cell wall?
Both animal and plant cells
Plant cell
Animal cell
Neither animal nor plant cells
44
What is the role of genes in inheritance?
Genes do not affect survival.
Only one gene determines all traits.
Genes are units that transfer traits to offspring.
Genes only influence physical traits.
45
What is the name of the structures that carry genetic information in our cells?
Dna
none of the above
Mrna
Rna
46
What molecule carries genetic information in cells?
Carbohydrate
RNA
Protein
DNA
47
What type of reproduction involves TWO parent organisms?
Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
48
What is homeostasis?
A thing that destroys the body
The way your body balances itself
DNA
Cancer
49
What do enzymes do in metabolic processes?
Speed up chemical reactions.
Slow down reactions.
Make energy disappear.
50
What type of organism is made of one cell?
Multicellular organism
Unicellular organism
