Cell Biology EOC review

Which of the following is not a fundamental idea of cell theory?

• All organisms contain prokaryotic cells.

• Cells arise only from previously existing cells.

• Cells are the basic unit of structure for all living organisms.

• All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

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What is one significant disadvantage of scanning and transmission electron microscopes?

• cells cannot absorb electrons

• not as powerful as light microscopes

• cells die when prepared for viewing

• cannot observe plant cells

A cell's genetic material is contained in the ____.

• nucleus
• plasma membrane
  

• unicellular bacteria

• . phospholipid bilayer

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The primary function of the cell wall is to

• support and protect the cell.

• store DNA.

• direct the activities of the cell.

• help the cell move.

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane is called

• osmotic pressure.

• osmosis.

• pinocytosis.

• active transport.

Which organelles are involved in energy conversion?

• mitochondria and chloroplasts

• mitochondria and ribosomes

• smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus and chloroplasts

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Which of the following enclose their DNA in a nucleus?

• prokaryotes

• bacteria

• eukaryotes

• viruses

Which of the following organisms are prokaryotes?

• plants

• animals

• bacteria

• fungi

Which organelle breaks down organelles that are no longer useful?

• Golgi apparatus

• lysosome

• endoplasmic reticulum

• mitochondrion

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Unlike the cell membrane, the cell wall is

• found in all organisms.

• composed of a lipid bilayer.

• selectively permeable.

• a rigid structure