Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the cell cycle?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

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Telophase

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Interphase

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Prophase

Question 2

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

To repair damaged tissues

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To create genetic diversity

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To produce gametes

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To generate energy

Question 3

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

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Prophase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

Question 4

What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

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Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

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Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase

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Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

Providing structural support to the cell

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Protecting the cell from its surroundings

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Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell

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Facilitating cell communication

Question 6

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Accepted Answer

To store and protect DNA

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To produce energy

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To control cell division

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To synthesize proteins

Question 7

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Endoplasmic reticulum

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosome

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Mitochondria

Question 8

What is the main function of the mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

To produce energy

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To store genetic information

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To detoxify harmful substances

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To transport materials within the cell

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell division?

Accepted Answer

Budding

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Mitosis

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Meiosis

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Binary fission

Question 10

What is the purpose of cytokinesis?

Accepted Answer

To divide the cytoplasm and form two daughter cells

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To condense the chromosomes

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To separate the replicated chromosomes

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To align the chromosomes in the middle of the cell

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

Ability to repair damaged DNA

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Uncontrolled cell growth

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Ability to invade nearby tissues

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Loss of cell differentiation

Question 12

What is the purpose of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Accepted Answer

To separate the replicated chromosomes

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To produce energy

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To anchor the cell membrane

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To synthesize proteins

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a phase of interphase?

Accepted Answer

M phase

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S phase

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G1 phase

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G2 phase

Question 14

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

To modify and package proteins

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To store genetic information

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To produce energy

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To detoxify harmful substances

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

Accepted Answer

Endocytosis

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Diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 16

What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

Accepted Answer

To provide structural support

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To produce energy

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To store genetic information

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To regulate the passage of substances in and out of the cell

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lysosome?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing proteins

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Breaking down waste materials

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Digesting cellular debris

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Defending against pathogens

Question 18

What is the purpose of the nucleolus?

Accepted Answer

To assemble ribosomes

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To store genetic information

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To synthesize proteins

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To produce energy

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a nucleus

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Single circular chromosome

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Absence of membrane-bound organelles

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Smaller size

Question 20

What is the function of the centrioles during cell division?

Accepted Answer

To separate the replicated chromosomes

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To produce energy

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To synthesize proteins

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To anchor the cell membrane

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