Biology-Based Benchmark Practice

What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?

• All living things have hair.

• All living things are made of cells.

• The cells of all living things have chloroplast.

• All living things can move.

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Which statement reflects one of the major components of the cell theory?

• All living things are multi-cellular.
• Organs are the basic unit of structure and function for all living things.
• All cells come from previously existing cells.
• Every organism has a reproductive system to ensure survival of the species.

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When cells are damaged, new cells are created by cell division. How does the cell theory explain this fact?

• It states that all cells have a nucleus which divides.

• It states that all living things are made up of one or more cells.

• It states that cells come from previously existing cells.

• It states that the basic units of structure and function are cells.

This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.

• Cell Membrane
• Cell Wall
• Nucleus
• Chloroplast 

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Chloroplasts

• Cytoplasm

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The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.

• Vacuole

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

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An organelle that captures energy from the sunlight in order to use it to produce food in plant cells is ______________.

• Chromatin
• Chloroplast
• Cytoplasm
• Cell Membrane

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The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

• Nucleus

• Nuclear Membrane

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

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The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

• Chloroplast

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What can only be found in plant cells?

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

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