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Which part of the cell contains genetic material?
✔✔A. Nucleus
B. Cytoplasm
C. Mitochondria
D. Ribosome
What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?
A. Store genetic information
B. Control cell division
✔✔C. Produce energy
D. Transport proteins
Which macromolecule carries genetic instructions for the cell?
A. Lipids
B. Proteins
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,✔✔C. DNA
D. Carbohydrates
What is the most radiation-sensitive part of a cell?
✔✔A. DNA
B. Cell membrane
C. Cytoplasm
D. Mitochondria
Which type of cell division occurs in somatic cells?
✔✔A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Binary fission
D. Budding
What is the primary function of ribosomes?
✔✔A. Protein synthesis
B. Store energy
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, C. Transport oxygen
D. Break down waste
Which type of cells are the most sensitive to radiation?
✔✔A. Stem cells
B. Muscle cells
C. Nerve cells
D. Bone cells
What happens when radiation damages a cell’s DNA?
A. The cell becomes stronger
✔✔B. The cell may die or mutate
C. The cell stops functioning permanently
D. The cell multiplies faster
Which type of radiation damage is the most harmful to a cell?
A. Damage to the cell membrane
✔✔B. Direct damage to DNA
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