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There are many mitochondria in muscle cells. Which best explains how this is important to cellular respiration?

A
Mitochondria are responsible for DNA replication, which allows more energy to be generated.
B
Mitochondria are plentiful in muscles so that new muscle can be created.
C
Muscles need lots of energy, and glycolysis delivers this energy to mitochondria.
D
Muscles need lots of energy, and the final stage of cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria.
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Scientists have been able to make plants resistant to diseases by modifying their DNA. The main tool for exploring this type of cell research is most likely

A
immunostaining.
B
immunostaining.
C
genetic engineering.
D
genetic engineering.
E
medication.
F
medication.
G
vaccination.
H
vaccination.
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Which phase of meiosis I is responsible for dividing the cytoplasm?

A
prophase I
B
metaphase I
C
anaphase I
D
telophase I
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What is unique about the cells that are created at the end of meiosis II?

A
They contain half the genetic material of their mother cells, and they become gametes.
B
They contain half the genetic material of their mother cells, and they become gametes.
C
They contain twice the genetic material as their mother cells, and they become gametes.
D
They contain twice the genetic material as their mother cells, and they become gametes.
E
They contain twice the genetic material as their mother cells, and they become skin.
F
They contain twice the genetic material as their mother cells, and they become skin.
G
They contain half the genetic material of their mother cells, and they become skin cells.
H
They contain half the genetic material of their mother cells, and they become skin cells.
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In 1857, Kölliker

A
was the first person to isolate mitochondria.
B
was the first person to isolate mitochondria.
C
was the first to develop the cell theory.
D
was the first to develop the cell theory.
E
was the first person to isolate bacteria.
F
was the first person to isolate bacteria.
G
was the first to use the term cell.
H
was the first to use the term cell.
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Which statement is true?

A
Water is an organic compound.
B
Salts are organic compounds.
C
DNA is an inorganic compound.
D
Acids are inorganic compounds.
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Emrick is exercising extremely hard, and his cells are working hard to keep up. Eventually, what will happen to his ability to produce energy?

A
A lack of oxygen will induce fermentation.
B
A lack of oxygen will induce fermentation.
C
A lack of oxygen will halt glycolysis.
D
A lack of oxygen will halt glycolysis.
E
A lack of muscle control will induce fermentation.
F
A lack of muscle control will induce fermentation.
G
A lack of muscle control will halt glycolysis.
H
A lack of muscle control will halt glycolysis.
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Plants do photosynthesis, which is the process of converting solar energy into food. Which organelle does a plant cell need to do photosynthesis?

A
nucleus
B
nucleus
C
golgi apparatus
D
golgi apparatus
E
mitochondria
F
mitochondria
G
chloroplast
H
chloroplast
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A cell is halted in the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Which best explains why the cell has not moved into the S phase?

A
The levels of mitotic cyclins are too low.
B
The levels of mitotic cyclins are too low.
C
The levels of mitotic cyclins are too high.
D
The levels of mitotic cyclins are too high.
E
The levels of G1 cyclins are too low.
F
The levels of G1 cyclins are too low.
G
The levels of G1 cyclins are too high.
H
The levels of G1 cyclins are too high.
14

Which organism reproduces through budding?

A
sponges
B
bacteria
C
animals
D
fungi
15

Which phase of mitosis is shown in the illustration?

Question illustration
A
prophase
B
metaphase
C
anaphase
D
telophase
16

Fertilization results in

A
a nucleus.
B
an ovum.
C
gametes.
D
a zygote.
18

The building blocks for all forms of life are

A
organelles.
B
prokaryotes.
C
cells.
D
eukaryotes.
20

What are the fundamental structural and functional units of all living things?

A
atoms
B
atoms
C
organs
D
organs
E
molecules
F
molecules
G
cells
H
cells

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