Ch. 2 Cells and Organelles Part 1 Quiz

Which invention played the biggest role in the discovery of cells by early scientists?

• magnifying glass
• lens
• eyeglasses
• compound microscope

The cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells; cells are the most basic unit of life; and?

• all existing cells form by free-cell formation.
• all cells are eukaryotic.
• all existing cells are produced by other living cells.
• all cells have a nucleus.

What is the term for the jellylike substance that is contained inside the cell membrane?

• Cytoplasm
• Nucleus
• DNA
• Organelle

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Unlike a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell does not have?

• DNA
• a cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• a nucleus

Specialized structures that work together inside a cell are called?

• organelles
• prokaryotes
• eukaryotes
• nuclei

Which of the following is a network of proteins that supports and gives shape to a cell?

• vesicles
• vacuole
• cytoskeleton
• cytoplasm

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What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

• communicate with other cells
• convert solar energy to chemical energy
• process and deliver proteins
• copy genetic material

Which of the following organelles can be found in the cytoplasm and on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• mitochondria
• centrosomes
• ribosomes
• centrioles

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Which organelle contains enzymes that break down damaged cell parts?

• centrioles
• lysosomes
• vacuole
• mitochondria

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What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?

• Animal cells are eukaryotes and plant cells are not.
• Plant cells are eukaryotes and animal cells are not.
• Animal cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; plant cells do not.
• Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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