Cell Structures and Function

The Cell Theory states ____________

• all living things are made of cells

• the cell is the basic unit of life

• cells are produced from other cells

• all of the above

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In many cells, the structure that controls the cell's activities is the

• cell membrane
• organelle
• nucleolus
• nucleus

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Which one of the following is not part of the cell theory?

• all living things are made of cells
• cells are the basic units of structure and function of living things
• new cells are produced from existing cells
• cells never die

Which part of the cell contains the cell's genetic material?

• lysosome
• nucleus
• cell envelope
• endoplasmic reticulum

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Which of the following would you find in plant cells but not animal cells?

• mitochondria
• ribosomes
• chloroplasts
• endoplasmic reticulum

What is the main function of the cell wall?

• to support and protect the cell
• to make and store DNA
• to direct the activities of the cell
• to help the cell move

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Prokaryotes do not have which of the following?

• any cytoplasm
• a cell membrane
• a nucleus
• genetic material

What is the basic unit of structure of all living things?

• cell
• tissue
• organ
• organ system

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What is the gel-like substance inside of cells called?

• photoplasm
• photosynthesis
• cytoskeleton
• cytoplasm

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What is the function of the vacuole?

• Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products
• Sac filled with digestive chemicals
• Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane
• stack of membranes that packages chemicals

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