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1. Which disorder is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, leading to the production of
thick and sticky mucus that affects various organs, including the lungs and pancreas?
a. Sickle cell anemia
b. Cystic fibrosis
c. Hemophilia
d. Muscular dystrophy
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2. What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?
a. Provide energy for the cell
b. Facilitate cell adhesion
c. Act as a structural barrier
d. Serve as transport channels and receptors
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3. During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell prepare for mitosis by synthesizing
proteins and organelles?
a. G1 phase
b. S phase
c. G2 phase
d. M phase
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of cytokinesis?
a. Division of the nucleus
b. Division of the cytoplasm
c. Formation of the mitotic spindle
d. Synthesis of DNA
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5. What is the primary function of the mitotic spindle in mitosis?
a. DNA replication
b. Separation of chromatids
c. Synthesis of proteins
d. Formation of the nuclear envelope
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6. During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange

genetic material?
a. Prophase I
b. Metaphase I
c. Anaphase I
d. Telophase I
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7. During which phase of meiosis are chromosomes pulled to opposite poles, resulting in
the separation of homologous chromosomes?
a. Prophase I
b. Metaphase I
c. Anaphase I
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d. Telophase I
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8. What is the term for a genetic disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme that breaks
down lipids, leading to the accumulation of lipids in the brain and nervous system?
a. Tay-Sachs disease
b. Hemophilia
c. Phenylketonuria (PKU)
d. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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9. Which of the following is a characteristic of phospholipids in the cell membrane?
a. Hydrophobic head and hydrophilic tail
b. Hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail
c. Both hydrophobic head and tail
d. Neither hydrophilic nor hydrophobic
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10. Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by DNA replication?
a. G1 phase
b. S phase
c. G2 phase
d. M phase
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11. What is the result of mitosis?
a. Formation of two identical daughter cells
b. Formation of four non-identical daughter cells
c. Formation of one diploid cell
d. Formation of two haploid cells
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12. What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

a. Maintaining the chromosome number
b. Producing genetically identical offspring
c. Creating genetic diversity
d. Facilitating cell repair
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13. At the end of mitosis, the daughter cells have:
a. Identical DNA content
b. Half the DNA content
c. Double the DNA content
d. No DNA content
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14. What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
a. Generate genetically identical cells
b. Increase the number of somatic cells
c. Reduce the chromosome number in gametes
d. Repair damaged DNA
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15. Which of the following disorders is characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the
formation of tumors?
a. Diabetes
b. Leukemia
c. Cancer
d. Alzheimer's disease
16. What is the role of the tumor suppressor genes in the cell cycle?
a. Promoting cell division
b. Preventing cell division
c. Initiating apoptosis
d. Encouraging DNA replication
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17. What is the basic structure of the cell membrane?

a. Phospholipid bilayer
b. Single layer of proteins
c. Carbohydrate chains only
d. Nucleic acids
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18. What is the main purpose of the cell cycle?
b. Energy production
c. Cell growth and repair
d. DNA replication
e. Protein synthesis
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19. Which structure is responsible for organizing and separating chromosomes during cell
division?
a. Centrosome
b. Endoplasmic reticulum
c. Golgi apparatus
d. Mitochondria
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20. What is the term for the programmed cell death that plays a crucial role in the
development and maintenance of tissues?
a. Apoptosis
b. Necrosis
c. Mitosis
d. Cytokinesis
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21. During which phase of mitosis do the chromatids move towards opposite poles of the
cell?
a. Prophase
b. Metaphase
c. Anaphase
d. Telophase
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22. How many divisions occur during meiosis?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
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23. Which disorder results from the presence of an extra chromosome 21 and is
characterized by intellectual disability and certain physical features?
a. Down syndrome
b. Turner syndrome
c. Klinefelter syndrome
d. Cri du chat syndrome
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24. In what way can exposure to certain environmental factors, such as tobacco smoke or
UV radiation, contribute to the development of cancer?
a. Inducing apoptosis
b. Suppressing DNA replication
c. Causing mutations in DNA
d. Enhancing cell adhesion
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25. What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
a. Provides structural support
b. Facilitates cell communication
c. Increases membrane fluidity
d. Acts as a transport protein
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26. What is the correct order of stages in mitosis?
a. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
b. Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase
c. Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase
d. Anaphase, Telophase, Metaphase, Prophase
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27. In which type of cell division does the chromosome number halve?
a. Mitosis
b. Meiosis I
c. Meiosis II
d. Cytokinesis
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28. During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes condense and become visible under
a microscope?
a. Prophase
b. Metaphase
c. Anaphase
d. Telophase
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29. What is the role of the centromere in mitosis?
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a. Synthesizing DNA
b. Attaching spindle fibers to chromatids
c. Initiating cell division
d. Producing ATP
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30. What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous
chromosomes during meiosis?
a. Crossing over
b. Synapsis
c. Replication
d. Segregation