8.1-8.2 Cell Structure and Function

Which are the main points of the cell theory? Select all that apply.

• Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.

• New cells are produced from existing cells.

• All cells enclose their DNA within a nucleus.

• All living things are made up of cells.

Structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

• Vacuole

• Nucleolus

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

Organelle in cells that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials from the endoplasmic reticulum for storage in the cell or release outside the cell

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

• Vacuole

• Lysosome

Cell organelle that breaks down lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins into small molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Golgi apparatus

What is the function of the vacuole?

• to control the activities within the cell
• to package and ship cellular materials
• to store water and nutrients 
• to control the materials that pass into and out of the cell

What is the function of the ribosome?

• site of digestive enzymes
• site of ATP (energy) production
• site of photosynthesis
• site of protein production

What is the function of the lysosome?

• site of digestive enzymes
• site of ATP (energy) production
• site of photosynthesis
• site of protein production

What is the function of the chloroplast?

• site of digestive enzymes
• site of ATP (energy) production
• site of photosynthesis
• site of protein production

Bacteria are usually identified as _______.

• prokaryotes

• eukaryotes

• viruses

• animals

Which is NOT part of the cell theory?

• All living things are made of cell.

• Cells are the basic unit of life.

• Cells come from preexisting cells.

• All are components of the cell theory.