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Grade 9 Biology Quiz: The Cell

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  1. {The image of a plant cell showing various organelles including chloroplasts, a large vacuole, and a rigid cell wall.} What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in the plant cell?
    A. Mitochondria
    B. Ribosomes
    C. Chloroplasts
    D. Nucleus

  2. {The image of an animal cell under a microscope, highlighting the nucleus and the cell membrane.} Which structure acts as a barrier, controlling what enters and exits the animal cell?
    A. Cytoplasm
    B. Ribosomes
    C. Cell Membrane
    D. Golgi Apparatus

  3. {The image of a prokaryotic cell, showcasing its simple structure without membrane-bound organelles.} What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
    A. They have a nucleus.
    B. They have membrane-bound organelles.
    C. They are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.
    D. They lack a defined nucleus.

  4. {The image of a cell depicting the endoplasmic reticulum, with some ribosomes attached.} What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
    A. Lipid synthesis
    B. Protein synthesis
    C. Energy production
    D. Photosynthesis

  5. {The image of a cell with clearly defined mitochondria.} What is the primary role of mitochondria in a cell?
    A. Synthesis of proteins
    B. Storage of genetic information
    C. Energy production
    D. Detoxification

  6. {The image of a cross-section of a cell membrane showing a phospholipid bilayer.} What is the structure that helps the cell membrane maintain its fluidity?
    A. Proteins
    B. Cholesterol
    C. Carbohydrates
    D. Nucleic acids

  7. {The image of a cell dividing through the process of mitosis, showing chromosomes separating.} What process does this image depict?
    A. Photosynthesis
    B. Mitosis
    C. Meiosis
    D. Cellular respiration

  8. {The image of an animal cell illustrating different organelles including lysosomes and peroxisomes.} What is the primary function of lysosomes?
    A. Energy production
    B. Digesting waste materials
    C. Protein synthesis
    D. Photosynthesis

  9. {The image of a eukaryotic cell, with a clearly defined nucleus and various organelles.} Which feature distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
    A. DNA
    B. Cell membrane
    C. Nucleus
    D. Cytoplasm

  10. {The image of a virus illustrating its simple structure and outer protein coat.} What characteristic defines a virus?
    A. It can reproduce independently.
    B. It is made of cells.
    C. It requires a host cell to replicate.
    D. It contains ribosomes.

  11. {The image of a plant cell showing chloroplasts and a thick cell wall.} What substance is primarily found in the cell wall of plant cells?
    A. Cellulose
    B. Proteins
    C. Lipids
    D. DNA

  12. {The image of two kinds of cells: a plant cell and an animal cell.} Which of these types of cells contains a cell wall?
    A. Animal Cell
    B. Both Cells
    C. Plant Cell
    D. Neither Cell

  13. {The image of the Golgi apparatus in a cell, showing its stacked membranes.} What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
    A. Protein synthesis
    B. Packaging and modifying proteins
    C. Energy production
    D. Photosynthesis

  14. {The image of a cross-section of a cell illustrating the nuclear envelope.} What is the function of the nuclear envelope?
    A. Energy production
    B. Separating the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm
    C. Transporting materials out of the cell
    D. Protein synthesis

  15. {The image of a cell undergoing apoptosis (programmed cell death).} What is the purpose of apoptosis in multicellular organisms?
    A. To grow and repair tissues
    B. To enhance cell division
    C. To remove damaged or unnecessary cells
    D. To conduct cellular respiration

  16. {The image of a ribosome attached to a strand of mRNA during protein synthesis.} What is the main function of ribosomes in the cell?
    A. Energy production
    B. DNA replication
    C. Protein synthesis
    D. Lipid synthesis

  17. {The image of chloroplasts within a plant leaf cell.} What pigment is primarily involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis in chloroplasts?
    A. Carotene
    B. Chlorophyll
    C. Melanin
    D. Hemoglobin

  18. {The image of a typical cell cycle diagram showing interphase and mitosis.} Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?
    A. Mitosis
    B. Cytokinesis
    C. Interphase
    D. Apoptosis

  19. {The image of a microscope focusing on the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.} What is the relationship between the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus?
    A. They perform the same function.
    B. The Golgi apparatus modifies proteins from the endoplasmic reticulum.
    C. The endoplasmic reticulum breaks down waste.
    D. They are both found only in plant cells.

  20. {The image of a DNA double helix being transcribed into mRNA.} What process is illustrated in this image?
    A. DNA replication
    B. Protein synthesis
    C. Transcription
    D. Translation


Answers Key

  1. C
  2. C
  3. D
  4. B
  5. C
  6. B
  7. B
  8. B
  9. C
  10. C
  11. A
  12. C
  13. B
  14. B
  15. C
  16. C
  17. B
  18. C
  19. B
  20. C