Semester Exam 1 Review

What is the cell theory?

• The cell theory is the idea that all living things are composed of cells, that cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things, and that new cells are produced from existing cells.

• The cell theory is the idea that cells are only found in non-living things

• The cell theory is the idea that cells are not important in living things

• The cell theory is the idea that all living things are composed of atoms

What is an autotroph?

• Organism that cannot produce its own food

• Organism that can produce its own food using light or chemical energy

• Organism that feeds on other organisms for energy

• Organism that only consumes light for energy

Provide an example of an autotroph.

• Clouds

• Rocks

• Animals

• Plants

What is a heterotroph?

• Organism that consume/eat to gain their energy

• Organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis

• Organism that only eats meat

• Organism that can survive without consuming any nutrients

Give an example of a heterotroph.

• Tree

• Lion

• Rock

• Fish

Animal, fungi, plant, and protista cells are all examples of which type of cell?

• Eukaryotic
• Prokaryotic
• Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

These cells have DNA surrounded by a nuclear membrane...

• Eukaryotic
• Prokaryotic
• Neither
• Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

Where is the DNA found in a prokaryotic cell? 

• floating around in the cytoplasm 
• in the nucleus 

One example of a prokaryote is a...

• fungus
• bacteria
• animal
• plant

Compounds are make up of.....

• One element

• No elements

• Multiple types of elements