Question 1
Cell specialization is a fundamental process in multicellular organisms. Which of the following best describes totipotent cells?
- A) Cells that have lost their ability to differentiate into other cell types.
- B) Cells that can differentiate into any cell type in the organism.
- C) Cells that are specialized for a single function.
- D) Cells that are not found in multicellular organisms.
Question 2
In the image below, which cell type is most likely specialized for transporting oxygen in the bloodstream?
- A) A
- B) B
- C) Both cell types are specialized for this function
- D) Neither cell type is specialized for this function
Question 3
Small intestine consists of specialized cells which are responsible for digestion of food. Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing digestive enzymes in these specialized cells?
- A) Mitochondria
- B) Nucleus
- C) Lysosome
- D) Golgi Apparatus
Question 4
Cell differentiation often involves changes in gene expression. Which of the following statements is true regarding gene expression in differentiated cells?
- A) Differentiated cells express only a small fraction of their genes.
- B) Differentiated cells express all their genes at the same level.
- C) Differentiated cells express genes randomly.
- D) Differentiated cells express their genes in a fixed sequence.
Question 5
In the image below, which cell type is most likely specialized for the absorption of nutrients from the small intestine lining?
- A) The cell with microvilli
- B) The cell with an axon
- C) Both cell types are specialized for this function
- D) Neither cell type is specialized for this function