Unit 10 Review

Which cell organelle most likely contributes to the passing down of genetic traits from parent to offspring?

• Ribosome

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

A student wants to observe plant cells. Which instrument should the student use?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Magnifying glass

• Binoculars

Which of the following is the correct term used to describe a group of body parts working together to perform a specific function?

• A. An organism

• B. A tissue

• C. An organ system

• D. An organ

Which of the following do all living organisms have in common? Select the 2 correct answers.

• They all have cells that are held up by cell walls.

• They all have the same way to get water and food into their cells.

• They all have cells.

• They all have cells with unique organelles.

There are many different types of cells with many different types of cellular structures and functions. Which of these structures is found in all types of normal cells?

• A. chloroplast

• B. cell wall

• C. nucleus

• D. cell membrane

The purpose of the cell wall is to —

• regulate what goes into and out of a cell

• control the functions of a cell

• convert energy from food into energy for a cell

• provide structure for a cell

Which part of an onion’s cells contains the genetic material needed for mitosis to produce these identical daughter cells?

• A. Chromosomes within the nucleus

• B. Chromosomes within the endoplasmic reticulum

• C. Ribosomes within the cytoplasm

• D. Chloroplasts

The _______ is the organelle that stores water and nutrients and is much larger in a plant cell than in an animal cell.

• vacuole

• mitochondria

• nucleus

• ribosome

The cell organelle responsible for providing energy for cell processes in plant and animal cells is the –

• ribosome

• chloroplast

• mitochondrion

• nucleus

The liver is an essential part of the digestive system. Which of the following levels of organization can be found in the liver?

• I

• I & II

• III & IV

• IV & V