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Cell function and Survival

Quiz by Jennipher Crowley

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24 questions
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  • Q1
    Which cell organelle is primarily responsible for converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis in plants?
    Mitochondria
    Ribosome
    Chloroplast
    Nucleus
    30s
  • Q2
    What term describes the passing of traits from parents to their offspring?
    Evolution
    Heredity
    Adaptation
    Mutation
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following traits is an example of a learned behavior in animals?
    A dog fetching a ball
    A cat grooming itself
    A turtle laying eggs in the sand
    A bird migrating south for the winter
    30s
  • Q4
    Which cell structure is responsible for regulating what enters and leaves the cell?
    Endoplasmic reticulum
    Golgi apparatus
    Cytoplasm
    Cell membrane
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
    Protein synthesis
    Cell division
    Energy production
    DNA replication
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a key factor in natural selection that aids in the survival of a species?
    Availability of food
    Consistent climate
    Absence of predators
    Variation in traits
    30s
  • Q7
    Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
    Nitrogen
    Carbon dioxide
    Hydrogen
    Oxygen
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?
    Photosynthesis
    Protein synthesis
    Digesting waste
    Energy production
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
    To produce energy
    To transport materials
    To synthesize proteins
    To store genetic information
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the primary function of genes in living organisms?
    To store water
    To code for proteins
    To absorb nutrients
    To provide energy
    30s
  • Q11
    How do inherited traits affect an organism's survival in its environment?
    Inherited traits can provide advantages or disadvantages for survival
    Inherited traits are always beneficial
    Inherited traits have no effect on survival
    Inherited traits are determined by the environment
    30s
  • Q12
    Which part of the cell is primarily responsible for producing energy?
    Golgi apparatus
    Nucleus
    Ribosomes
    Mitochondria
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the role of proteins in an organism's body?
    Proteins are not important in organisms
    Proteins perform various functions including catalyzing reactions and supporting structure
    Proteins are the same as carbohydrates
    Proteins are only for energy storage
    30s
  • Q14
    Which process allows organisms to pass traits from parents to offspring?
    Respiration
    Digestion
    Metabolism
    Reproduction
    30s
  • Q15
    What adaptation might help a species survive in a colder environment?
    Thicker fur or blubber
    Long legs
    Bright colors
    Sharp teeth
    30s

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