Swann - DMS Q1 Science Review

During human fertilization, an egg and sperm cell unite. Which structures in these cells carry the genes that will be transferred to the offspring?

• vacuole

• ribosomes

• chromosomes

• cell membranes

When comparing a plant cell to an animal cell, only the plant cell will contain?

• ribosomes

• chromosomes

• chloroplasts

• mitocondria

The best scientific reason for a scientist to accept a specific theory is...

• 1. To obtain funding for the research

• That research and observation supports the theory

• Because there can only be one correct theory

• To gain recognition as a great scientist

Chloroplasts are found only in organisms that are able to...

• Generate their own energy

• Grow to a larger size

• Migrate to other ecosystems

• Hunt for prey

 In this diagram of a single celled organism, which organelle functions as a place to store extra water?

• cell membrane

• vacuole

• cytoplasm

• nucleus

Which of these shows the correct sequence of development?

• Organs - cells - tissues - systems

• Cells - tissues - organs - systems

• Systems - tissues - cells - organs

• Tissues - cells - systems - organs

A plant's green color is due to the presence of which organelle?

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

• mitocondria

• vacuole

Cells - Tissues - Organs - ?

• habitats

• organisms

• systems

• organelles

One concept of the nature of science is that the natural world is...

• unbelievable

• understandable

• underestimated

• under armor

Which statement is consistent with the cell theory?

• Cells can only be found in plants, not in animals

• All living organisms are composed of cells

• Cells can exist without any structure or organization

• Cells can perform photosynthesis without chlorophyll