Cells Unit Practice Test

Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
• All cells are produced from other cells.
• Only animal cells are composed of cells.
• All living things are composed of cells.

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What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?

• All living things have hair.
• All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.
• The cells of all living things have chloroplast.
• All living things can move. 

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Which statement reflects one of the major components of the cell theory?

• All living things are multi-cellular.
• Organs are the basic unit of structure and function for all living things.
• All cells come from previously existing cells.
• Every organism has a reproductive system to ensure survival of the species.

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The ___ is the basic unit of sturucture and function of organisms

• atom
• cell
• matter
• all other answers are correct

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Which one of the following is a characteristic of life?

• Growth
• Breathing
• Expelling toxins
• Photosynthesis

What is the function of the mitochondria?

• Pack and ship proteins
• Make proteins
• Make energy (ATP)
• Removes waste

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Which of the following organelles will you NOT find in an animal cell?

• Cell membrane
• Cell wall
• Golgi Apparatus
• Lysosome

I am the "mail room" and aid in packaging and shipping proteins and nutrients. Who am I?

• Golgi Apparatus
• ER
• Lysosome
• Chloroplast

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surrounds the cell; controls what enters/leaves cell; maintains homeostasis

• vacuole
• cell wall
• cell membrane
• lysosome

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cells that lack a true nuclues

• animal
• prokaryotes
• eukaryotes
• fungus