Cells week 1 quiz

What is a cell?

• The basic form of animals

• The smallest room in a building

• the basic unit of structure and function of living things

• The building blocks of most living things

Rocks are created by physical changes that occur on earth. They come in many sizes and in most cases can last forever. They don't move or breathe but they can break down. A rock is an example of a _______ thing

• Living

• Nonliving

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

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

• Cells get energy from food in our bodies

• All cells come from pre-existing cells

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of living things

The nucleus is the part of the cell that stores DNA and controls cell activity.

• True

• False

What are the two major types of cells?

• water and blood

• Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic

• muscle and nerve

• White and red

Cells are similar to a _______. They have different parts that perform functions to keep the cell alive

• road

• fridge

• skateboard

• factory

Which of the following is NOT an organelle found in cells?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Blood

• Ribosomes

Atoms and Molecules are the building blocks of life

• True

• False

Which of the following are characteristics of living things? (select all that apply

• Having DNA

• Reproducing

• Talking

• Growing

• Made of atoms

Scientists use a __________ to view specimen that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

• Stethescope

• thermometer

• microscope

• magnifying glass