6.1 Quiz: The Cell Theory & Basic Cell Substances

A ______________________ is the smallest unit of life.

• Organelle

• Cell

• Lipid

• Microscope

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All genetic information such as DNA and RNA, are _______________________. ATP is also 

    an example that stores energy.

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

The development of tools, like the _______________________, helped scientist to discover

microscopic organisms and create the Cell Theory.

• Organelle

• Cell

• Microscope

• Macromolecule

About 70% of the material inside of cells consists of ____________________, which is mostly 

    found in the cytoplasm.

• Lipid

• Water

• Protein

• Cell

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____________________ do not dissolve in water, which makes them perfect for forming protective barriers, such as the Cell Membrane.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acid

Archaea and Bacteria are both examples of organisms classified as a ___________________, 

    because their genetic material floats freely, and not inside of the nucleus.

• Macromolecule

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Water

Glucose and Cellulose are both examples of long sugar molecules called 

   ______________________.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acid

“Tiny Organs” or structures inside of cells that have specific jobs and functions are called 

     __________________________.

• Macromolecule

• Organelle

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

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____________________________ are substances that form by joining many small molecules 

    together.

• Macromolecule

• Organelle

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

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Cells in Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Protists all have structures called Nuclei to contain their 

     genetic information. An organism in one of these kingdoms would be considered a 

     _____________________.

• Macromolecule

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Water