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Unit 4 Test Review

Authored by My Nguyen

Science

9th Grade

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This comprehensive test review covers cell biology and basic microscopy, targeting 9th-grade students studying the fundamental structures and processes of living cells. The quiz systematically addresses cell organelles and their functions, including the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, lysosomes, vacuoles, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum, while distinguishing between plant and animal cell structures. Students must demonstrate understanding of cell membrane composition, particularly the phospholipid bilayer with its hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails, integral and peripheral proteins, and the selective permeability that maintains cellular homeostasis. The assessment also evaluates knowledge of cellular transport mechanisms including diffusion, osmosis, and active transport, requiring students to analyze how molecules move across membranes and predict cellular responses in hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions. Additionally, students must differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and demonstrate basic microscopy skills including calculating total magnification and identifying microscope parts. Created by My Nguyen, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This quiz serves as an excellent comprehensive review tool for students preparing for a unit test on cell biology, providing thorough coverage of essential cellular concepts that form the foundation of biological literacy. Teachers can implement this assessment in multiple instructional contexts: as a pre-test warmup to gauge student readiness, as guided practice during review sessions, as independent homework to reinforce learning, or as formative assessment to identify areas requiring additional instruction before the unit exam. The varied question formats, including multiple choice, true/false, and diagram analysis, accommodate different learning styles while ensuring students can apply their knowledge to both theoretical concepts and practical scenarios. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-2 (developing and using models to illustrate hierarchical organization of interacting systems) and supports Common Core literacy standards in science through its emphasis on scientific vocabulary and data interpretation skills.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which structures are found in every living cell?

cell membrane and cytoplasm
chloroplasts and mitochondria
a cell wall and nucleus
chloroplasts and cell wall

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?

cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
vacuole

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

to produce energy
to control cell activity
to remove waste products
to allow molecules to enter the cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cell organelles that are responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles and other cellular wastes are called ___________________.

Mitochondria
Vacuoles
Lysosomes
Chlororplasts

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one basic function of the vacuoles?

circulating oxygen
producing food
controlling cell processes
storing water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All cells need energy to function.  Which cell organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

chloroplasts
mitochondria
nucleus
vacuoles

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a cell wall?

to protect and support the cell
to perform different functions in each cell
to prevent water from passing through it
to prevent oxygen from entering the cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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