Unit 2 & 3 Midterm Review

Front

What is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

Back

the cell

Front

Which structures are found in every living cell?

Back

cell membrane and cytoplasm

Front

Which cell structure is found in plant and animal cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell? Options: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole

Back

cell membrane

Front

What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?

Back

to control cell activity

Front

Cell organelles that are responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles and other cellular wastes are called ___________________. Options: Mitochondria, Vacuoles, Lysosomes, Chlororplasts

Back

Lysosomes

Front

What is the main function of the chloroplasts found in plant cells?

Back

to absorb light energy and manufacture food

Front

Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

Back

mitochondria

Front

What is the function of a cell wall?

Back

to protect and support the cell

Front

In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place? Options: nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, vacuoles

Back

chloroplasts

Front

Starch and water molecules in potato cells are stored in what organelle?

Back

vacuole