Cell Types, Structure, & Function

Three pictures of a paramecium are shown taken from electron microscopes (EM). Mark all statements that are true regarding the pictures.

• These paramecium are preserved.

• Letter A was taken with a transmission EM.

• Letter B was taken with a scanning EM.

• The magnification of images A & B are 400x or less.

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A picture of an amoeba, a protist, is shown taken with a microscope. In the 1840's the classical cell theory was suggested by several scientists. Which part(s) of the cell theory can be supported based on this picture of an amoeba.

• All living organisms are made of cell(s).

• A cell is the basic unit of life.

• All cells come from other cells.

• None of these are supported by this picture.

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A picture of the inside of a coccus bacteria is shown using a TEM. Which of the following statement(s) are correct based on your knowledge of bacteria.

• DNA is present in bacteria.

• The white circular region is the nucleus.

• The two black lines are membrane-bound organelles

• The circular ring is made up of a cell wall.

Given the picture of a plant cell. What part(s) do both animal and plants cells share?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A picture of a prokaryotic cell is shown. Which of the following structure(s) and functions (s) are correct for this prokaryotic cell?

• A - the pili are used to bind to other bacteria

• B - the ribosomes are used to make polypeptide chains

• D - the cilia are whip-like tails that help to move through liquid

• F- the capsule is a thick layer that protects bacteria

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Which part of the cell shares a similar function as part #4? (choose one)

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Composed of nuclear materials responsible for the synthesis of ribosomal subunits. (choose one)

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Organelle responsible for initially creating phospholipids necessary to maintain the plasma membrane. (choose one)

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When a person gets cut, signals are sent to produce clotting factors (proteins). Which organelle(s) are able to produce clotting factors?

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Polysaccharide structure that protects and supports the cell. (choose one)

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