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Cell Theory and Function

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 42mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which invention played the biggest role in the discovery of cells by early scientists?

a)

magnifying glass

b)

lens

c)

telescope

d)

compound microscope

2.

The cell theory states that (select 3):

a)

all organisms are made of cells

b)

all cells are eukaryotic

c)

cells are the most basic unit of life

d)

all existing cells are produced by other living cells

3.
What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?
a)
All living things have hair.
b)
All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.
c)
The cells of all living things have chloroplast.
d)
All living things can move. 
4.

Unlike a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell does not have

a)

DNA

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell Membrane

5.

Specialized structures that work together inside a cell are called

a)

Organelles

b)

Nuclei

c)

DNA

6.

This organelle carries out photosynthesis; it's like a solar panel

a)

Nucleus

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Ribosome

7.

This organelle makes proteins for the cell; it's like a construction site

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Ribosome

8.

This organelle provides power to the cell; like an electrical circuit box

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Transport Vesicles

9.

This organelle is the part of the cell that controls and gives directions to other organelles; it's like the mayor

a)

Transport Vesicles

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

10.

This part of the cell controls what comes in and out of the cell; it's like a fence around a house

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

11.

This organelle stores materials for the cells, like water; it's like a swimming pool

a)

Vacuole

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Cytoplasm

12.

I am the "waste removal expert" within a cell, removing unwanted material. Like a garbage man, I am a...

a)

Waste Management

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosomes

13.

I provide plant cells their rigid shape. I am the...

a)

Basketball that Nic Quarne left in Mr. Woller's room last week

b)

Cytoskeleton

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cell Wall

14.

The ___ is the basic unit of structure and function of organisms

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

matter

d)

all other answers are correct

15.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down