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Year 9 Biology Quiz: Cells

Instructions:

Answer all the questions to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer. Good luck!

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1. What is the basic unit of life?

   • A. Tissue
   • B. Cell
   • C. Organ

2. Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling what enters and leaves the cell?

   • A. Cell wall
   • B. Cell membrane
   • C. Nucleus

3. What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

   • A. Energy production
   • B. Protein synthesis
   • C. DNA replication

4. Which of the following organelles is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

   • A. Nucleus
   • B. Mitochondria
   • C. Golgi apparatus

5. What type of cell is unique to plants?

   • A. Eukaryotic cell
   • B. Prokaryotic cell
   • C. Plant cell

6. The fluid inside the cell, where organelles are suspended, is known as what?

   • A. Cytoplasm
   • B. Nucleoplasm
   • C. Chloroplast

7. Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

   • A. Mitochondria
   • B. Chloroplast
   • C. Ribosome

8. What structure gives plant cells their rigidity?

   • A. Cell membrane
   • B. Cytoplasm
   • C. Cell wall

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

   • A. Protection
   • B. Energy production
   • C. Selective permeability

10. What type of microscope is most commonly used to view cells?

    • A. Optical microscope
    • B. Electron microscope
    • C. Scanning probe microscope

11. The jelly-like substance that fills the cell is called:

    • A. Cytoplasm
    • B. Nucleus
    • C. Vacuole

12. Which organelle is involved in the modification and transport of proteins?

    • A. Golgi apparatus
    • B. Ribosome
    • C. Endoplasmic reticulum

13. What is the primary function of lysosomes?

    • A. Photosynthesis
    • B. Digestion of waste materials
    • C. Energy production

14. What is the primary difference between plant and animal cells?

    • A. Plant cells have a nucleus; animal cells do not.
    • B. Plant cells have chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
    • C. Plant cells have ribosomes; animal cells do not.

15. What does the term "multicellular" mean?

    • A. Composed of multiple types of cells
    • B. Composed of many cells
    • C. Composed of one single cell

16. Which of the following organelles is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in the cell?

    • A. Ribosome
    • B. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
    • C. Mitochondria

17. Which structure serves as the control centre of the cell?

    • A. Nucleus
    • B. Ribosome
    • C. Cell membrane

18. The process by which cells divide to form new cells is called:

    • A. Diffusion
    • B. Mitosis
    • C. Respiration

19. What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

    • A. To provide shape and support
    • B. To aid in nutrient absorption
    • C. To regulate water flow

20. In which part of the cell is DNA primarily found?

    • A. Cytoplasm
    • B. Nucleus
    • C. Golgi apparatus

21. What role do chloroplasts play in plant cells?

    • A. Energy production
    • B. Photosynthesis
    • C. Digestion

22. Which type of cell lacks a true nucleus?

    • A. Eukaryotic cell
    • B. Prokaryotic cell
    • C. Plant cell

23. The outer layer of a plant cell that provides protection is called:

    • A. Cytoplasm
    • B. Cell membrane
    • C. Cell wall

24. The process of energy production in cells is known as:

    • A. Photosynthesis
    • B. Cellular respiration
    • C. Fermentation

25. What is the role of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

    • A. Synthesis of ribosomal RNA
    • B. Breakdown of waste
    • C. Energy production

26. Which organelle is known for its ribosome production?

    • A. Mitochondria
    • B. Nucleus
    • C. Golgi apparatus

27. What is apoptosis?

    • A. Cell division process
    • B. Programmed cell death
    • C. Energy release

28. Which type of transport requires energy to move substances into or out of cells?

    • A. Passive transport
    • B. Active transport
    • C. Osmosis

29. The specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions are called:

    • A. Organisms
    • B. Organelles
    • C. Tissues

30. Which process describes the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?

    • A. Active transport
    • B. Osmosis
    • C. Diffusion

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