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Cell Review

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Highly coiled strand of DNA
a)
Chromatin
b)
Chromosome
c)
Sister Chromatid
d)
Centromere
2.
Where is DNA located in the cell?
a)
golgi body
b)
lysosomes
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
3.
Stem cells are
a)
cells that grow uncontrollably
b)
undifferentiated and can be any type of cell
c)
never go through cell division
d)
only found in embryos
4.
Stem cells can be obtained from
a)
embryos
b)
some adult tissues
c)
umbilical cord blood
d)
all of the above
5.

embryonic stem cells can differentiate into what kinds of cells

a)

only cells of the brains

b)

only specialised blood cells

c)

only cells derived from tissues

d)

all types of specialzed cells in the body

6.

what is the role of stem cells in the body

a)

fight against infection

b)

provide specialized roles in the body

c)

used for fertility treatment

d)

they produce new specialized cells in the body to replace old cells that are used up

7.
Adult stem cells can also be referred to as 
a)
somatic stem cells 
b)
embryonic stem cells 
c)
starter cells 
d)
IPS cells 
8.
stem cells are defined as 
a)
a cell that has the ability to divide only once and stay the same as other kinds of cells 
b)
A cell that has the ability to continuously divide and differentiate into various other kinds of cells/tissues
c)
any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells
d)
a cell that contains a nucleus surrounded by a membrane and whose DNA is bound together by proteins
9.
The process by which the nuclear material is divided equally between two new cells
a)
mitosis
b)
cancer
c)
spindle
d)
centromere
10.
How many chromosomes do humans have?
a)
46
b)
21
c)
10
11.
Where does a cell contain it's genetic material?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
golgi
12.

Why is it be important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis?

a)

In order to produce 2 daughter cells with the exact same genetic information

b)

In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.

c)

In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.

d)

In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

13.

The cell membrane pinches in, dividing the cytoplasm into 2 cells

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Interphase

d)

Cytokinesis

14.

Cells of an organism must replicate for ?

a)

growth

b)

repair of damaged cells

c)

replacement of dying cells.

d)

All of the above

15.
Before cells can divide, what must be copied?
a)
mitochondria
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
Cell Wall
16.
When a plant cell goes through cell division,  _____________.
a)
the 2 new nuclei are separated by the cell membrane pinching off.
b)
4 new cells are formed
c)
a cell plate forms, dividing the 2 new nuclei
d)
None of the above
17.
When an animal cell goes through cytokinesis,__________
a)
a cell plate forms dividing the 2 new nuclei.
b)
the cell membrane pinches off the 2 new cells.
c)
4 new cells are formed.
d)
None of the above
18.
During cytokinesis of an animal cell...
a)
a cell plate will form
b)
the cell will pinch in to divide
19.
In mitosis, the two resulting cells are
a)
different from the starting cell and identical to each other.
b)
different from the starting cell and different from each other.
c)
identical to the starting cell and different from each other.
d)
identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.
20.
Asexual reproduction will result in
a)
Identical offspring to the parent
b)
Twins
c)
Meiosis
d)
Non-identical offspring to the parent
21.

90% of the cell's life is spent during what stage?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Interphase

22.
what is the reproduction of cells?
a)
chromosomes
b)
cell division
c)
cell cycle
d)
cytokinesis
23.
Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have ...
a)
16 chromosomes.
b)
46 chromosomes.
c)
8 chromosomes.
d)
4 chromosomes.
24.
The process by which the nucleus is divided equally between two new cells
a)
mitosis
b)
cytokinesis
c)
cellular respiration
d)
interphase
25.
This picture shows which process?
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
the cell cycle
26.
The cells produced via meiosis are called:
a)
sex cells
b)
somatic cells
c)
body cells
d)
skin cells
27.
This produces 2 identical cells.
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
28.
A Differentiated or specialized cell
a)
Is a cell with a specific job
b)
Cannot duplicate
c)
Is in charge of cell duplication
d)
Is only found in the cell membrane
29.
The division of the nucleus is known as:
a)
Synthesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
G1
d)
G2
30.
Humans have ________ pairs of chromosomes.
a)
21
b)
23
c)
46
d)
None of the above
31.
Uncontrollable cell growth is known as _____
a)
obesity
b)
cancer
c)
diabetes
d)
hepatitis
32.

A human cell has 46 chromosomes before mitosis. How many chromosomes will the daughter cells have after mitosis.

a)

12

b)

23

c)

46

d)

92

33.
The purpose of meiosis is to form ________ cells.
a)
body
b)
sex
c)
somatic
d)
brain
34.
Meiosis makes sperm and egg cells. In humans, sperm and egg cells each have _____ chromosomes. Therefore a fertilized human egg cell (sperm and egg cell combined) would create a cell with _____ chromosomes.
a)
23, 46
b)
46, 23
c)
2, 4
d)
50, 100
35.
The basic unit of structure and function in a living things.
a)
chloroplast
b)
nucleus
c)
cell
d)
cell membrane
36.
These organelles capture energy from sunlight and use it to produce food for the cell.
a)
cell membrane
b)
chloroplasts
c)
cell wall
d)
ribosomes
37.
A gel-like fluid in which many different organelles are found.
a)
cell membrane
b)
nucleus
c)
organelle
d)
cytoplasm
38.
Most of the cell's energy is produced within these rod-shaped organelles. This organelle is considered the "powerhouse" of the cell.
a)
ribosomes
b)
mitochondria
c)
vacuole
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
39.
Directs all the cell's activities.
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplasts
c)
vacuole
d)
nucleus
40.
A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within a cell.
a)
organelle
b)
cell
c)
nucleus
d)
ribosomes
41.
These small structures function as factories to produce proteins.
a)
mitochondria
b)
golgi body
c)
endoplasmic reticulum
d)
ribosomes
42.
This sac in the cytoplasm stores water, food, waste, products and other materials.
a)
vacuole
b)
organelle
c)
cytoplasm
d)
cell membrane
43.
Bacteria 
a)
are multicellular and have a nucleus
b)
are multicellular and don't have a nucleus
c)
are unicellular and have a nucleus
d)
are unicellular and don't have a nucleus
44.
A structure not found in animal cells
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
mitochondria
45.
A structure which allows substances to pass into and out of the cell
a)
nucleus
b)
cytoplasm
c)
cell membrane
d)
mitochondria
46.
The site of cellular respiration - where sugars are broken down to produce energy.
a)
cell wall
b)
mitochondria
c)
nucleus
d)
chloroplast
47.
Where photosynthesis takes place.
a)
cell wall
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplast
d)
cytoplam
48.
Which organelle would NOT be found in animal cells? 
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
Golgi body
d)
nucleus
49.
Which organism listed below is a prokaryote?
a)
dog
b)
human
c)
sunflower
d)
bacterial cell
50.
Where do all organelles in the cell lie?
a)
within the cytoplasm
b)
within the stroma
c)
within the lumen
d)
within the matrix
51.
Which organelle breaks down worn-out cell parts and digests substances in the cell?
a)
lysosome
b)
centriole
c)
vacuole 
d)
nucleus
52.
Where is DNA found in a prokaryotic cell?
a)
in the cytoplasm
b)
in the nucleus
c)
All of the above
53.
In a plant cell, a stiff wall surrounds the membrane, giving the cell a rigid, boxlike shape.
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell
c)
ribosome
d)
cell wall
54.
Name structure #1.
a)
nucleus
b)
golgi body
c)
ribosome
d)
cytoplasm
55.
Breaks down sugar (glucose) to release energy "Powerhouse"
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Vacuole
56.
Multicellular means?  
a)
they contain huge number of cells
b)
one cell only
c)
cytoplasm
d)
cheese
57.
Animal and plant cells are both this type of cell.
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
58.
A typical animal cell is spherical in shape. 
a)
True
b)
False
59.
A typical plant cell is rectangular in shape.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
Cells of organism must replicate for ?
a)
growth
b)
repair of damaged cells
c)
replacement of dying cells.
d)
All of the above
61.
The division of the nucleus is known as:
a)
Synthesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
G1
d)
G2
62.
Eukaryotic cells store their genetic information(DNA) in __________.
a)
Chromosomes
b)
Centromeres
c)
karyotypes
d)
Proteins
63.
Uncontrollable cell growth is known as _____
a)
obesity
b)
cancer
c)
diabetes
d)
hepatitis
64.
Bacteria is what kind of cell?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
65.
What type of cell has a nucleus? 
a)
eukaryotic
b)
prokaryotic 
66.
What type of cell does not have a nucleus?
a)
eukaryotic 
b)
prokaryotic 
67.
All organisms are made of:
a)
organelles
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
cells
68.
Which is true of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
a)
Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
b)
Eukaryotic cells do not have nuclei, and prokaryotic cells do have nuclei.
c)
Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, and eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.
d)
Eukaryotic cells are simpler than prokaryotic cells.
69.
Which of the following would be found in both eukaryotic AND prokaryotic cells?
a)
chloroplast
b)
cytoplasm
c)
nucleus
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
70.
What type of cells are humans made up of?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Plant
71.
Every cell is surrounded by a cell membrane.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
How is this organism best classified?
a)
unicellular & eukaryotic
b)
multicellular & eukaryotic
c)
unicellular & prokaryotic
d)
multicellular & prokaryotic
73.
Type of cell shown?
a)
Bacterial
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Eukaryotic
d)
Red blood 
74.
Type of cell shown?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Bacterial
d)
Plant
75.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Plant
d)
Animal
76.
What is the cell membrane's job?
a)
Stores food for the cell.
b)
Controls what goes into and out of the cell.
c)
Is the cells control center.
d)
Where energy is released in the cell.
77.
The cell wall is found in which type of cell?
a)
Animal cells 
b)
Plant cells
c)
Bacteria cells
d)
Splinter cells
78.
What are two major differences found in plant and animal cells?
a)
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.
b)
Plant cells have a nucleus and vacuoles, while animal cells do not.
c)
Plant cells have no mitochondria or cytoplasm, while animal cells do.
d)
They are the same.
79.
What job does the chloroplast do?
a)
Collects water
b)
Provides structure for the plant cell
c)
Collects sunlight for photosynthesis
d)
is the cells control center
80.
 What is the job of the mitochondria in the cell?
a)
to tell other organelles what to do
b)
to provide support for the cell
c)
to store both food and water in the cell
d)
to release the energy from food molecules
81.
Which organelle contains water and stored food?
a)
the nucleus
b)
the cytoplasm
c)
the cell membrane
d)
the vacuole
82.
Which cell has a larger vacuole?
a)
The bacterial cell
b)
The animal cell
c)
They both have vacuoles that are the same size
d)
The plant cell
83.
This type of cell needs a cell wall and chloroplasts
a)
Plant cell
b)
Animal Cell
c)
Bacteria
84.
Tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions within the cell.
a)
membranes
b)
nucleus
c)
organelles
d)
animalicules
85.
what of cell is this
a)
animal
b)
plant
c)
human
86.
What cell part is NOT found in all cells?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Genetic Material
87.
Jelly-like substance found inside cell that acts as a medium for chemical reactions within the cell
a)
Nuclear Membrane
b)
Golgi Body
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Ribosome
88.
Plants perform photosynthesis through this organelle.  It captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for the cell.
a)
Chlorophyll
b)
Chloroplasts
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Golgi Apparatus
89.
what cell is this
a)
plant 
b)
animal
c)
bacteria
90.
Four students examined the cells and made the following observations: 
Student 1: Cell 1 is a plant cell because it has a cell wall
Student 2: Cell 2 is an animal cell because it has a nucleus
Student 3: Cell 1 is a plant cell because it has chloroplasts
Student 4: Cell 2 is an animal cell because it has a cell membrane
Who is correct?
a)
Student 1 and Student 2
b)
Student 2 and Student 3
c)
Student 1 and Student 3
d)
Student 2 and Student 4
91.
The shape of plant cells
a)
Round
b)
Rectangular
c)
Oval 
d)
All of the above
92.
Found in most animal cells
a)
vacuole, cell membrane, mitochondria
b)
Mitochondria, chloroplast, nucleus
c)
cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria
d)
cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus