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What is the role of ribosomes?
DNA replication
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Cell division
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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for genetic information?
Nucleic acids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
3
What is the main purpose of the immune system?
Fight infections
Energy production
Nutrient absorption
Cell growth
4
What is the primary function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Energy production
Cell division
5
Which organelle is involved in photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
6
Which type of RNA carries genetic information?
sRNA
rRNA
tRNA
mRNA
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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for enzymes?
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
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Which process occurs in mitochondria?
Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
9
What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?
Transport molecules
Store energy
Speed up reactions
Slow down reactions
10
Which process is responsible for protein synthesis?
Meiosis
Replication
Transcription and translation
Cell division
11
Which molecule carries genetic information?
DNA
RNA
Protein
Carbohydrate
12
Which structure is selectively permeable?
Cytoplasm
Cell wall
Nucleus
Cell membrane
13
Which process converts glucose into energy?
Transcription
Cellular respiration
Fermentation
Photosynthesis
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Which type of bond holds DNA strands together?
Covalent bonds
Ionic bonds
Hydrogen bonds
Metallic bonds
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What is the role of natural selection?
Survival of the fittest
Eliminate all competition
Increase mutation rates
Create new species
16
Which process converts glucose into energy?
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Transcription
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What is the main purpose of meiosis?
Repair
Reproduction
Energy production
Growth
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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
DNA replication
Modify and package proteins
Protein synthesis
Energy production
19
Which type of bond holds DNA strands together?
Hydrogen bonds
Ionic bonds
Metallic bonds
Covalent bonds
20
Which phase of mitosis involves chromosome alignment?
Prophase
Telophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
21
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Cell division
Energy production
DNA storage
Protein and lipid synthesis
22
Which type of RNA carries amino acids?
mRNA
tRNA
sRNA
rRNA
23
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse?
Nucleus
Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
24
What is the role of the cytoskeleton?
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Energy production
Cell shape and movement
25
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Protein synthesis
Regulate entry/exit
DNA storage
Energy storage
26
What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?
Speed up reactions
Change products
Store energy
Slow down reactions
27
What is the role of the cytoskeleton?
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Cell shape and support
DNA replication
28
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Protein synthesis
DNA storage
Energy production
Regulate entry/exit
29
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Cell division
Protein and lipid synthesis
DNA storage
Energy production
30
What is the main purpose of the immune system?
Protein synthesis
Energy production
Cell division
Fight infections
31
What is the function of chlorophyll?
Transport nutrients
Produce oxygen
Absorb sunlight
Store energy
32
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
DNA replication
Cell division
Protein modification
Energy production
33
Which process explains genetic variation?
Binary fission
Mitosis
Transcription
Meiosis
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What is the main purpose of meiosis?
Gamete formation
Cell division
Growth
Repair
35
Which phase of mitosis involves chromosome alignment?
Anaphase
Metaphase
Telophase
Prophase
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Which structure is selectively permeable?
Cell wall
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
