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Ch. 3 (3.1 and 3.2)

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which invention played the biggest role in the discovery of cells by early scientists?
a)
magnifying glass
b)
lens
c)
eyeglasses
d)
compound microscope
2.
The cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells; cells are the most basic unit of life, and 
a)
all existing cells form by free-cell formation
b)
all cells are eukaryotic
c)
all existing cells are produced by other living cells
d)
all cells have a nucleus
3.
The cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells; cells are the most basic unit of life, and 
a)
all existing cells form by free-cell formation
b)
all cells are eukaryotic
c)
all existing cells are produced by other living cells
d)
all cells have a nucleus
4.
What is the term for the jellylike substance that is contained inside the cell membrane?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
DNA
c)
organelle
d)
nucleus
5.
Unlike a eukarotic cell, a prokaryotic cell does not have
a)
DNA
b)
a cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
a nucleus
6.
Specialized structures that work together inside a cell are called
a)
organelles.
b)
prokaryotes.
c)
eukaryotes.
d)
nuclei.
7.
Which of the following is a network of proteins that supports and gives shape to a cell?
a)
vesicles
b)
vacuole
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
cytoplasm
8.
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
a)
communicate with other cells
b)
convert solar energy to chemical energy
c)
process and deliver proteins
d)
copy genetic material
9.
Which of the following organelles can be found in the cytoplasm and on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum?
a)
mitochondria
b)
centrosomes
c)
ribosomes
d)
centrioles
10.
Which organelle contains enzymes that break down damaged cell parts?
a)
centriole
b)
lysosomes
c)
vacuole
d)
mitochondria
11.
What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?
a)
Animal cells are eukaryotes and plant cells are not.
b)
Plant cells are eukaryotes and animals are not.
c)
Animal cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; plant cells do not.
d)
Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; animals cells do not.