Froggy Jumps Cells: Structure and Function QuizOnline version SACE Stage 2 Biology Quiz Section 1: Cell structure and function by Rachel Morris 1 Which of the following is NOT a tenet of the cell theory? a All living organisms are composed of one or more cells. b Cells are the fundamental units of life. c All cells arise from spontaneous generation 2 What is the primary advantage of using an electron microscope over a light microscope? a Electron microscopes are more portable. b Electron microscopes provide higher magnification and resolution. c Light microscopes can view living specimens. 3 Which type of cell lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles? a Eukaryotic cells. b Prokaryotic cells. c Plant cell 4 If a light microscope has an ocular lens of 10x and an objective lens of 40x, what is the total magnification? a 400x b 40x c 10x 5 Which of the following organelles is NOT found in prokaryotic cells? a Ribosome b Cytoplasm c Mitochondrion 6 Which of the following is the primary function of the cytoskeleton? a To provide structural support and facilitate cell movement. b To store genetic information. c To synthesize proteins. 7 What is the main function of aquaporins in the cell membrane? a To transport large molecules across the membrane. b To provide a channel for ions to pass through. c To facilitate the movement of water across the membrane. 8 In a hypertonic solution, what happens to an animal cell? a It shrinks (crenation). b It swells and may burst. c It maintains its normal shape. 9 What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis? a To produce ATP. b To absorb light energy. c To produce glucose. 10 Which of the following is an end product of aerobic respiration? a Carbon dioxide and water. b Lactic acid. c Ethanol. 11 Where does the energy come from that is released when molecules such as starch, glucose, glycogen, and lipids are 'broken down'? a Chemical bonds within the molecules. b Sunlight. c Water. 12 What is the main purpose of fermentation? a To produce a large amount of ATP. b To extract energy from glucose in the absence of oxygen. c To synthesize glucose. 13 What is one benefit of asexual reproduction? a Increased genetic diversity. b Reduced risk of harmful mutations. c Requires only one parent. 14 What is crossing over and during what phase of meiosis does it occur? a The separation of sister chromatids during anaphase 2. b The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase 1. c The alignment of chromosomes at the spindle equator during metaphase. 15 Which structure is not typically found in prokaryotic cells? a Nucleus. b Ribosome. c Cytoplasm. 16 What average size range are Eukaryotic cells? a 10-100 μm. b 0.1-5 μm. c 2-10 μm. 17 Which cell structure helps maintain cell shape, anchor organelles, and facilitate cell movement? a Ribosome. b Golgi body. c Cytoskeleton. 18 If a animal cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, what is most likely to happen? a The cell will swell and may burst. b The cell will become flaccid. c The cell will shrink. 19 In a cell, what is the main function of the thylakoids? a Synthesizing proteins. b Storing water. c Absorbing light energy. 20 What are the products of aerobic cell respiration? a Glucose and oxygen. b Lactic acid and ATP. c Carbon dioxide and water. 21 Where in the cell is ATP primarily produced? a Mitochondrion. b Nucleus. c Ribosome. 22 During what phase of mitosis do sister chromatids seperate? a Prophase. b Metaphase. c Anaphase. 23 What process during prophase 1 of meiosis that contributes to genetic variation> a Crossing over. b DNA replication. c Cytokinesis
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