A prokaryote is an organism that

• lacks a cellular nucleus
• has a cell wall
• is very small
• all of the above

An example of an organelle seen in plant cells, but NOT seen in animal cells is:

• chloroplasts
• cell wall
• central vacuole
• all of the above

A bacteria cell is most likely classified as a(n):

• eubacterial cell
• archaea bacterial cell
• prokaryote
• eukaryote

Proteins are made on the

• nucleolus
• golgi appratus
• chromosomes
• ribosomes

Vesicles that contain powerful enzymes used to break down substances are called

• vacuoles
• ribosomes
• lysosomes
• flagella

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The organelles that capture energy from the sun to make organic compounds are

• lysosomes
• vesicles
• vacuoles
• chloroplasts

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A small membrane-bound sac which carries various items within the cell is called a

• vesicle
• lysosome
• vacuole
• nucleolus

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The function of the central vacuole is to

• release salt
• package protiens
• store water and nutrients
• transport protiens

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Some cells, such as human nerve cells and human muscle cells, contain more mitochondria than other cells, such as skin cells. Why do some cells have more mitochondria than others?

• The cells use more energy than others.
• The cells store more nutrients than others.
• The cells degrade more proteins than others.
• The cells divide more frequently than others.

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Which of the following is the main function of the cell wall?

• To store carbohydrates for later use.
• To provide a rigid structure.
• To package protiens for export.
• To carry out photosynthesis.