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Topic 1 - Lessons 1 & 2

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The outermost layer of a plant cell that causes a box-like appearance and protects and supports a plant cell.

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Chlorophyll

2.

This is the outermost layer of an animal cell and the part of the cell that controls what goes into and out of a cell. It is also known as the "gate keeper."

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

3.

This cell part controls and regulates (coordinates) the cells activities. It contains the genetic information (DNA) of a cell and is visible under a microscope when stained.

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Nucleus

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

4.

This is the gel (jelly) like fluid within the cell that contains the organelles.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

5.

This bean-shaped organelle is considered the "powerhouse" of the cell. It performs respiration and produces ENERGY!

a)

Ribosome

b)

Vacuole

c)

Golgi Body

d)

Mitochondria

6.

This organelle is a network of tubes that can have ribosomes attached to them. They carry protein and other materials from one part of a cell to another.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.)

7.

There are many of these small organelles located within a cell. They can be attached to the Endoplasmic Reticulum (E.R.) or floating in the cytoplasm. They produce proteins through synthesis.

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Mitochondria

8.

This organelle looks like flattened sacs or tubes. It receives proteins and other materials from the E.R., packages them, and distributes them throughout the cell for use.

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Cell Walls

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Lysosomes

9.

This organelle is only found in a plant cell. It uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar as its food and releases oxygen that we breathe, through a process known as photosynthesis.

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplasts

10.

This organelle is a fluid-filled sac that is larger in plant cells and considered a storage area for the cell.

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Vacuoles

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cell Membranes

11.

This is a small rounded structure that is considered the waste remover of the cell. It uses chemicals to break down particles and waste that the cell no longer needs.

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Lysosomes

12.

Sac within the cytoplasm that STORES fluid, plants have a larger one that stores food and water.

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

cell wall

d)

ribosome

13.

Is the jelly-like substance in the cell that contains the organelles

a)

ribosome

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell wall

d)

chloroplast

14.

The control center of the cell that HAS DNA

a)

cytoplasm

b)

ribosomes

c)

lysosomes

d)

nucleus

15.

This organelle make PROTEINS for the cell

a)

chloroplast

b)

ribosome

c)

lysosome

d)

cell wall

16.

The "clean up crew" of the cell

Lysol

a)

lysosomes

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

ribosome

17.

This organelle is the transporter of proteins or the highway system of the cell

a)

cell wall

b)

mitochondria

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

lysosomes

18.

Only found in plant cells

"solar panels"

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

19.

Protein packing and shipping machine

"post office"

a)

ribosome

b)

vacuole

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

cytoplasm

20.
Which organelle releases the energy stored inside food
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Nucleus
21.
What organelle is considered to be the “gatekeeper” for plant and animal cells?

a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleous
d)
Cell Membrane
22.

What two organelles are NOT in an animal cell?

a)

Cell Membrane and Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus and Ribosomes

c)

Cell Wall and Chloroplasts

d)

Golgi Body and Lysosomes

23.

Creates ribosomes

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Chloroplast

d)

E.R.

24.

The rough E.R. has what organelle attached to it, making it look rough

a)

Vacuole

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Cell Wall

25.

The organelle that captures sunlight to create glucose (sugar) for the cell (photosynthesis)?

a)

mitochondria

b)

stomata

c)

xylem

d)

chloroplast

26.
All living things are made up of...
a)
cells
b)
cell tissues
c)
organ
d)
organ systems
27.

All living organisms are made of:

a)
organelles
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
cells
28.

All cells -----

a)

come from other dead cells

b)

come from other living cells

c)

crystallize out of the air

29.

Which lists the levels of organization in living things correctly?

a)

Cell - Organ - Tissues - Organ System

b)

Organ - Organ System - Tissues - Cells

c)

Organ Systems - Organs - Tissues - Cells

d)

Cells - Tissues - Organs - Organ Systems

30.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Body Tube

b)

Ocular Lens (Eyepiece)

c)

Coarse Adjustment Knob

d)

Stage

31.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Fine-Adjustment Knob

c)

Nose Piece

d)

Arm

32.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Stage

b)

Base

c)

Nose piece

d)

Diaphragm

33.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Objective Lens

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Light Source

d)

Base

34.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Coarse-Adjustment Knob

b)

Fine-Adjustment Knob

c)

Nose Piece

d)

Arm

35.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Coarse-Adjustment Knob

b)

Fine-Adjustment Knob

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Nose Piece

36.

What is the part of the microscope labeled "X"?

a)

Base

b)

Objectives

c)

Light Source

d)

Ocular Lens (Eyepiece)

37.

An organism made up of ONE cell is...

a)

Unicellular Organism

b)

Multicellular Organism

c)

Neither

d)

Both

38.

An organism made up of MANY cells is...

a)

Unicellular Organism

b)

Multicellular Organism

c)

Neither

d)

Both

39.

  There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?

a)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

c)

Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.

d)

All cells come from pre-existing cells.

40.

I am only found in a plant cell and contain chlorophyll. What am I?

a)
cell wall
b)
mitochondria
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
41.

What type of cell does chloroplast belong in?

a)

Plant Only

b)

Both Plant and Animal

c)

Animal Only

42.

What type of cell does a cell membrane belong in?

a)

Plant Only

b)

Animal Only

c)

Both Plant and animal

43.

What type of cell does a cell wall belong on?

a)

Plant Cell Only

b)

Animal Cell Only

c)

Both Plant and Animal Cell

44.

What type of cell has only one large vacuole?

a)

Plant Cell Only

b)

Animal Cell Only

c)

Both Plant and Animal Cells

45.
Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X
 
a)
10x
b)
55x
c)
65x
d)
550x
46.
Find total magnification for:
Eyepiece = 20X 
Objective lens = 20X
 
a)
20x
b)
40x
c)
200x
d)
400x
47.

This organelle controls what goes in and out of plant and animal cells.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Cytoplasm

48.

In what organelle is the genetic material (DNA) found inside?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Golgi Complex

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Nucleus

49.

The Cell Theory states - (select all that apply)

a)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and function of living things

b)

All cells are created from existing cells

c)

All cells reproduce sexually

d)

All living organisms are made from cells

50.

Chloroplast contain _________.

a)

ATP

b)

DNA

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Proteins