Which of the following statements is true about cells?

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

The cell is the basic unit of a living organism.

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

It holds all the organelles in place

a. Controls what enters and leaves the cell

specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell.

material inside the cell membrane- but not including the nucleus.

single-celled microorganism that lacks a nucleus.

organism whose cells contain nuclei

Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schliden were all responsible for what theory?

The Theory of Continental Drift

What is the function of the vacuole?

Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products

Sac filled with digestive chemicals

Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane

stack of membranes that packages chemicals

What does it mean when a cell is multicellular?

Multicellular organisms are made of many cells and have specialized shapes that allow them to perform specific functions

Multicellular cells do not come from pre-existing cells.

Multicellular organisms are simple. They contain cytoplasm,ribosomes, DNA and a cell membrane

For a cell to be multicellular they have to eat their veggies so they can grow up big and strong.

An Amoeba is a unicellular, animal-like protist that lives in ponds and streams. According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?

another pre-existing amoeba cell.

energy from sun that allowed the protist to reproduce.

How are unicellular organisms different from multicellular organisms?

They are made of only one cell.

They are only classified as prokaryotes.

Test: Cells 7th Grade

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This quiz comprehensively covers cell biology fundamentals appropriate for 7th grade life science students. The questions assess students' understanding of cell theory, the distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and the structure and function of major organelles including the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, vacuoles, and lysosomes. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of cell theory through key scientists like Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek, understand the differences between plant and animal cells, and recognize how cellular structures relate to their specific functions. The quiz requires students to apply vocabulary knowledge, analyze cell diagrams, and connect cellular processes like photosynthesis to their corresponding organelles. Students must also differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms and understand that all living things are composed of cells, reinforcing the foundational concept that cells are the basic unit of life. Created by Marisa Hines, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student mastery of fundamental cell biology concepts that form the foundation for more advanced biological studies. Teachers can use this quiz as a summative assessment following a cell biology unit, as a comprehensive review before state testing, or as a diagnostic tool to identify areas where students need additional support. The variety of question formats, including diagram interpretation and vocabulary matching, makes it suitable for formative assessment during instruction or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. This quiz aligns with NGSS standard MS-LS1-1 (Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells) and MS-LS1-2 (Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function), ensuring students meet essential middle school life science benchmarks for cellular biology understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What type of cell is this?

Prokaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic Cell

Animal Cell

Plant Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is NOT part of cell theory?

All living things are made up of cells

Cells come only from other cells

Cells are the smallest living unit of an organism

All living things have blood cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of cell is this?

Prokaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic Cell

Plant Cell

Bacteria Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This organelle is found in eukaryotic cells. It contains the DNA and controls the functions.

Vacuole

Cytoplasm

Cell membrane

Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

This part is the jelly-like fluid that surrounds or cushions the organelles.

Cytoplasm

Cell membrane

Ribosomes

Cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

This organelle regulates what goes in and out of the cell.

Vacuole

Mitochondria

Cell membrane

Cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

This part gives plant cells a rigid structure.

Cell wall

Organelle

Chloroplast

Cytoplasm

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Test: Cells 7th Grade

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What type of cell is this?

Which of these is NOT part of cell theory?

What kind of cell is this?

This organelle is found in eukaryotic cells. It contains the DNA and controls the functions.

This part is the jelly-like fluid that surrounds or cushions the organelles.

This organelle regulates what goes in and out of the cell.

This part gives plant cells a rigid structure.

This plant cell organelle contains the chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis (makes the food).

Both plant and animal cells have this organelle to store water (and sometimes food), but plants have a large ________.

Which of the following statements is true about cells?

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