Cells Quiz

_______ are the smallest units of life because they grow, reproduce, respond, and use energy.

• atoms

• elements

• cells

• all of the above

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Cells come from______.

• other preexisting cells

• cytoplasm

• organelles

• prokaryotes

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The cell theory states that_________

• cells come from cells

• all organisms are made of cells

• cells are the basic unit of structure and function for life

• all of the above

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Which organelle is the site of photosynthesis?

• Cell Wall

• Chloroplasts

• Cytoplasm

• Cell Membrane

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Which organelle produces proteins?

• Ribosomes

• Lysosomes

• Nucleus

• Vacuoles

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Which cell parts are not present in animal cells?

• cell membrane & cytoplasm

• nucleus & chloroplasts

• cell wall & chloroplasts

• ribosomes & mitochondria

Which is a characteristic of living things?

• They breathe.

• They have skin.

• They can move.

• They respond to their environments.

Which organelle is the location of DNA (genetic material)?

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• nucleus

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Which instrument greatly contributed to cell theory?

• telescope

• magnifying glass

• microscope

• centrifuge

What is the function of the organelle depicted in the photo?

• To dispose of waste in the cell.

• To capture sunlight and convert it into glucose for the cell.

• To release energy into the cell.

• To control what leaves and enters the cell.

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