chapter 8 cell structure and function
Authored by Danielle Bonanno
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9th - 10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers cell structure and function, targeting high school biology students at the 9th-10th grade level. The assessment evaluates students' understanding of fundamental cellular biology concepts including organelle identification and functions, cell theory principles, prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cell distinctions, and cellular transport mechanisms. Students must demonstrate knowledge of specific organelle roles such as mitochondria producing energy, chloroplasts conducting photosynthesis, and the nucleus controlling cellular activities. The quiz also tests comprehension of biological organization levels from cells to organ systems, historical contributions of key scientists like Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek, and transport processes including diffusion, osmosis, active transport, and facilitated diffusion. Students need strong foundational knowledge of cellular components, the ability to distinguish between different cell types and their characteristics, and understanding of how materials move across cell membranes through various mechanisms. Created by Danielle Bonanno, a Biology teacher in the United States who teaches grades 9-10. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a chapter review, formative assessment tool, or homework assignment to reinforce cellular biology concepts. Teachers can utilize this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before diving deeper into cellular processes, or deploy it as a summative assessment following instruction on cell structure and function. The varied question formats, including organelle identification with diagrams and transport mechanism classification, make it particularly valuable for differentiating instruction and accommodating diverse learning styles. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS1-2 (developing and using models to illustrate hierarchical organization of interacting systems) and supports Common Core literacy standards in science through vocabulary development and scientific reasoning applications.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
surrounds the cell; regulates what enters/leaves cell; maintains homeostasis
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
control the cell's activities; contains the cell's DNA
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
breaks down glucose to release energy for the cell
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NGSS.MS-LS1-7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the cell organelle that stores water, food and waste called?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The main function of chloroplasts is:
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NGSS.MS-LS1-7
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement is NOT part of the Cell Theory?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-1
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