Which of the following statements is part of the Cell Theory?

• only plants are composed of cells

• cells can be produced from nonliving matter

• cells are produced from other cells

• cells are one of several basic units of structure in a living thing

Which of the following in NOT a part of the cell theory?

• Cells can be produced from nonliving matter

• all living things are made of cells

• cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things

• cells come from pre-existing cells

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• provides structure and support to the cell

• transports protein throughout the cell

• controls what enter and leaves the cell

• forms a hard outer covering for the cell

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Which of the following BEST describes the mitochondria?

• they convert energy from food

• they store energy from food

• they store energy from sunlight

• they produce proteins that release energy

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What is the function of the cell wall?

• protects and supports the cell

• transports proteins throughout the cell

• prevents water from entering the cell

• prevents oxygen from escaping the cell

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Which organelle contains chlorophyll and captures energy from the sun to make food?

• mitochondria

• ribosome

• chloroplast

• vacuole

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Which organelle stores food and other materials needed by the plant cell?

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• ribosomes

• large vacuole

The region between the cell membrane and the nucleus is called the

• organelle

• mitochondria

• chloroplast

• cytoplasm

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The small processing and packaging center that helps transports things out of the cell

• mitochondria

• nuclear membrane

• golgi apparatus

• endoplasmic reticulum

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If a cardiac muscle cell contains a lot of mitochondria, it most likely means the organ

• can produce its own food

• uses a lot of energy

• makes too much protein

• is resistant to bacteria

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