Question 1
Which organelle is primarily responsible for converting glucose and oxygen into usable cellular energy in the form of ATP during cellular respiration?
Correct Answer:
Mitochondrion
Question 2
A student observes a plant cell and an animal cell under a microscope. Which organelle is present in the plant cell to provide rigid structural support but is absent in the animal cell?
Correct Answer:
Cell wall
Question 3
Which organelle absorbs radiant sunlight energy to produce glucose and oxygen gas from carbon dioxide and water?
Correct Answer:
Chloroplast
Question 4
Which statement BEST describes the primary function of the semi-permeable cell membrane in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Correct Answer:
It regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell to maintain homeostasis.
Question 5
Which organelle houses the genetic blueprint (DNA) and directs all cellular growth, development, and protein synthesis activities?
Correct Answer:
Nucleus
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