Cell Theory and Organelles
Authored by Michelle Boggs
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
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This comprehensive biology quiz covers cell theory and cellular organelles, targeting fundamental concepts essential for high school biology students at the 9th through 12th grade level. The questions assess students' understanding of organelle functions and structures, including ribosomes for protein synthesis, mitochondria for energy production, and the nucleus for genetic material storage. Students must differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, identify plant-specific organelles like chloroplasts and large vacuoles, and understand the historical development of cell theory through the contributions of scientists such as Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden, and Virchow. The quiz also requires knowledge of microscope parts and their functions, demonstrating the connection between scientific tools and cellular discoveries. To succeed, students need to memorize organelle functions, understand cellular organization principles, and grasp the fundamental tenets of cell theory that form the foundation of modern biology. Created by Michelle Boggs, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for introducing or reviewing cellular biology concepts during a unit on cell structure and function. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a comprehensive review before summative testing, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or use selected questions as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge. The quiz effectively supports differentiated instruction by covering both basic recall questions and more complex application problems, allowing teachers to identify student misconceptions about cellular processes and target remediation accordingly. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-1 (constructing explanations for how cells maintain structure and function) and supports foundational learning objectives in cellular biology that prepare students for advanced topics in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?
nucleolus
ribosomes
lysosome
endoplasmic reticulum
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organelles are found in plant cells, but NOT in animal cells?
cell walls
vacuoles
centrioles
ribosomes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following cells do not have a nucleus or membrane bound organelles?
eukaryote
plant cell
animal cell
prokaryote
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which microscope part moves the stage up and down to bring the object into focus?
coarse adjustment knob
revolving nosepiece
fine adjustment knob
eyepiece
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientist named the cell after looking at a piece of cork under the microscope?
Robert Hooke
Rudolf Virchow
Anton vanLeeuwenhoek
Carolus Linnaeus
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organelles supply energy to the cell?
ribosomes
mitochondria
centrioles
vacuoles
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-2
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a major principle of the cell theory?
All cells are eukaryotic.
All cells have DNA.
All cells form by free cell formation.
All living things are made of cells.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-1
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