Science Review

Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?

• the mitochondria
• the vacuoles
• the nucleus
• the cell

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Which structures are found in every living cell?

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

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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

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

• chloroplasts
• mitochondria
• nucleus
• vacuoles

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In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place?

• nucleus
• mitochondria
• chloroplasts
• vacuoles

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_ are organelles responsible for digesting certain materials within the cell.

• vacuoles
• chloroplasts
• lysosomes
• cell membrane

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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

A characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring

• inherited trait
• chromosome
• pedigree
• DNA

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One of the threadlike structures in the nucleus of a cell that contain directions for the cell's activities

• variation
• pedigree
• DNA
• chromosome

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The passing of inherited traits from parents to offspring

• acquired traits
• inherited traits
• heredity
• genetics

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