Unit 3&4 Test Review

Which of the following is NOT part of the cell theory?

• All living things are composed of cells.

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things.

• All cells are produced from other cells.

• Cells can spontaneously arise from non-living material.

How are scientific theories different from scientific laws?

• Scientific theories are explanations of phenomena, while scientific laws are descriptions of observed phenomena.

• Scientific theories are proven facts, while scientific laws are hypotheses.

• Scientific theories are temporary, while scientific laws are permanent.

• Scientific theories and scientific laws are the same.

How can a scientific theory be modified (changed)?

• By conducting new experiments and collecting new evidence

• By ignoring new evidence

• By sticking to old beliefs

• By avoiding peer review

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Prokaryotic cells contain a nucleus.

• True

• False

What structures are found in ALL cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic)? (multiple answers)

• DNA

• cell membrane

• Ribosomes

• cytoplasm

Microscopes helped lead to the development of what biological theory?

• Cell Theory

• Theory of Evolution

• Germ Theory

• Theory of Relativity

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What type of microscope would be best to use to view organisms in a drop of pond water?

• compound light

• dissecting light

• transmission electron

• scanning electron

What type of microscope would be best to use to view the characteristics of living moths?

• compound light

• dissecting light

• transmission electron

• scanning electron

What is the function of the mitochondrion in cells?

• Releases energy in the form of ATP for cell activity

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

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Which cell organelles are found in plant cells, but not in animal cells? (2 answers)

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

• cell wall