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Types of Cells and Organelles
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This quiz covers cell biology fundamentals, specifically focusing on the classification of prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells and the structure and function of cellular organelles. Designed for 9th-10th grade biology students, the assessment requires students to distinguish between the two major cell types based on the presence or absence of membrane-bound organelles, particularly the nucleus. Students must demonstrate understanding of organelle functions including ribosomes for protein synthesis, lysosomes for cellular digestion, the endoplasmic reticulum for transport, the Golgi apparatus for processing and packaging, and specialized plant structures like the cell wall and large central vacuole. The questions progress from basic cell classification to more complex comparisons of cellular structures and their specific roles in maintaining cell function and organization. Created by Melissa Humphries, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-10. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for introducing or reviewing fundamental cell biology concepts that form the foundation for more advanced topics in molecular biology and biochemistry. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a diagnostic assessment at the beginning of a cell biology unit to gauge prior knowledge, use it for formative assessment during instruction to identify misconceptions, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The mix of identification and comparison questions makes it particularly effective for helping students build the analytical skills needed to distinguish between different cell types and organelle functions. This quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-2 (developing and using models to illustrate hierarchical organization of interacting systems) and supports state biology standards that require students to compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and analyze the role of organelles in cellular processes.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Bacteria is what kind of cell?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What kind of cell is this?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What type of cell has a nucleus?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What type of cell does not have a nucleus?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What type of cell is pictured?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have many differences, but they also share some common features. Which of the following may be found in either type of cell?
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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