Cells Domain Review

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cells and living things in general?

• The larger the living thing, the larger its cells.

• All living things are made up of one or more cells.

• The number of cells in all living things is the same.

• There is one kind of cell of which all living things are made

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about cells?

• Cells are made up of smaller living things, called organelles.

• For something to be alive, it must be made of many cells.

• Cells are the smallest unit that can be considered alive.

• Only groups of cells that function together are actually alive.

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What sort of evidence must be gathered to support the idea that all living things are composed of cells?

• Comparisons should be made between non-living things and living things to determine any similarities in their structure.

• Samples of many kinds of living things should be examined under a microscope to identify the presence of cells.

• The functions of cells from many different living things should be monitored to see if they are identical.

• Non-living things should be examined to verify that the smaller parts of which they are composed are not cells.

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Students conducted an investigation to provide evidence to support the idea that a tree is made up of different kinds of cells. Which of the following provides evidence which would support this idea?

• Samples taken from different parts of any tree all contained cells

• Cells from different parts of a single tree had varying structures and functions.

• Cells collected from one tree were different than cells collected from another tree

• One cell collected from a single tree was made up of several different parts.

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Students examined the smaller structures of living things and non-living things. Which of the following observations provides evidence that the smaller parts of living things, and not the non-living things, are cells? Smaller parts of living things -

• are tightly packed together with almost no space between them.

• carry out functions that sustain life such as respiration.

• are uniform in size and structure.

• cannot be seen with the unaided eye but require a microscope.

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The structure of the cell membrane contributes to the overall function of the cell in what way?

• It holds organelles in place

• It contains small openings that can store water the cell needs to survive.

• It carries signals from one cell to the next, allowing cells to work together.

• It allows for the passage of certain substances into and out of the cell.

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The various different parts of a cell, called organelles, are beneficial to the cell in what way?

• The parts require nutrients in order to work properly.

• The various organelles increase the energy used by the cell.

• The functions of the cells are controlled by genes.

• Each part performs a unique and necessary function.

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In plant cells, how are chloroplasts and mitochondria related?

• Chloroplasts manufacture food; mitochondria break down the food and convert it into energy.

• Chloroplasts package nutrients; mitochondria deliver the nutrients to other parts of the cell.

• Chloroplasts absorb water from the surrounding tissue; mitochondria store water.

• Chloroplasts direct the functions of the cell; mitochondria deliver messages to all parts of the cell.

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Students are comparing the parts of a cell to the parts of a city. Which of the following would provide the best comparison to the nucleus of a cell?

• Power Plant - provides energy needed by all parts of the city

• City Hall - directs necessary activities throughout the city

• Waste Management - collects and removes waste

• Border Patrol - regulates what enters and leaves the city

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The overall shape of a plant cell is most directly related to which of its parts?

• Mitochondria

• Cell Wall

• Cell Membrane

• Chloroplasts

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