Cells Unit Test (7th Grade)

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What is the function of a chloroplast?

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Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and use radiant energy from the Sun to make glucose through the process of photosynthesis.

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What structure regulates what enters and leaves a cell?

Back

The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves a cell.

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What is the Cell Theory?

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The Cell Theory states that all living things are made up of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of a living organism, and cells come from other cells.

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What is the role of the cell wall?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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Who was Robert Hooke?

Back

Robert Hooke was a scientist who coined the term 'cell' after observing cork under a microscope.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains the cell's genetic material.

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What is cytoplasm?

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Cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is where many cellular processes occur.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy through cellular respiration.