Cells

Every living organism is made up of one or more cells

• True
• False

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A cell is...

• the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
• an organism
• a basic part of everything that we see
• found only in animals, not plants

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The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.

• foot
• hand
• stomach
• brain

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Cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called ____________________.

• prokaryotes
• eukaryotes
• bacteria
• protists

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

• cells must contain DNA 
• all living things are made from cells
• cells can only come from other cells
• cells are the basic unit of life

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What are organelles?

• Parts that come together to make an organ system.

• A group of similar cells that perform similar functions.

• A group of organs that perform similar functions

• Tiny structures within a cell that allow the cell to live, grow, and reproduce.

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The hereditary material in a cells is...

• Cytoplasm

• ATP

• DNA

• ER

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When compared to a prokaryotic cell, a eukaryotic cell ...

• does not have a nucleus

• has DNA that is circular

• has more types of organelles

• stores it's DNA in a nucleus rather than in the cytoplasm

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Which piece of equipment is the best to use to observe the structure of a cell?

• magnifying glass
• binoculars
• telescope
• microscope

Which type(s) of cells have genetic material that is contained in a nucleus?

• bacteria
• only animal cells
• protists
• both plant and animal cells