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Microscopes, Cell theory, Mitosis and cell cycle

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What piece supports the microscope and is used to transport the microscope from one place to another?

a)

Eyepiece

b)

Stage

c)

Base

d)

Light Source

2.

What piece supports the body tube and is also used to transport the microscope from one place to another, along with the base?

a)

Arm

b)

Stage

c)

Aperture

d)

Objective

3.

What piece contains a high-power magnifying lens (40x)?

a)

HIgh-power Objective

b)

Eyepiece

c)

Low-power Objective

d)

Stage

4.

What piece contains a low- power magnifying lens (4x)?

a)

HIgh-power Objective

b)

Eyepiece

c)

Low-power Objective

d)

Stage

5.

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

a)

Base

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Stage Clips

d)

Stage

6.

What piece holds the microscope slide in place ?

a)

Base

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Stage Clips

d)

Stage

7.

What piece is a hole in the stage that allows light to pass through the slide?

a)

Aperture

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Light Source

d)

Stage

8.

What piece controls the amount of light that enters the microscope ?

a)

Aperture

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Light Source

d)

Arm

9.

What piece is a larger knob usually found on either the body tube or the arm and it is used to focus the image under low power?

a)

Aperture

b)

Fine Adjustment Knob

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Course Adjustment Know

10.

What piece is the smaller knob, found near the course adjustment knob, and is used to focus the image under low and high power?

a)

Aperture

b)

Fine Adjustment Knob

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Course Adjustment Know

11.

What piece is found between the base and the stage and shines light through the object being viewed and into the microscope ?

a)

Aperture

b)

Fine Adjustment Knob

c)

Light Source

d)

Stage Clips

12.
You can find total magnification by which of the following methods?
a)
ocular PLUS objective
b)
ocular TIMES objective
c)
ocular MINUS objective
d)
ocular DIVIDED BY objective
13.
Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X  
a)
10x
b)
55x
c)
65x
d)
550x
14.
When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the
a)
low objective lens
b)
medium objective lens
c)
high objective lens
d)
super extra high power lens
15.
The _______focuses the image under low power.
a)
revolving nosepiece
b)
fine adjustment knob
c)
coarse adjustment knob
d)
arm/neck
16.
Who was the person who used his microscope to observe a thin slice of cork, and concluded that the cork was made up of cells?
a)
Robert Hooke
b)
Bill Nye
c)
Matthias Schleiden
d)
Rudolf Virchow
17.
Name a scientist who made a microscope.
a)
Robert Hooke
b)
Bill Nye 
c)
Robert Frost
d)
Tim and Moby
18.
Uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen
a)
Binocular Microscope
b)
Compound Microscope
c)
Electron Microscope
d)
Simple Microscope
19.
Who discovered and named cells? 
a)
Captain Hook
b)
Robert Hooke
c)
Zacharias Janssen
d)
Rudolf Virchow
20.
What did Leeuwenhoek examine?
a)
Cork
b)
Pond water
c)
Plant cells
d)
Animal fat
21.
Who noted that animals are made of cells and concluded that all living things are made of cells and cell products? 
a)
Rudolf Virchow
b)
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
c)
Theodor Schwann
d)
Robert Hooke
22.
Which is not a part of cell theory?
a)
All organisms are made of cells
b)
All existing cells come from preexisting cells
c)
All matter is composed of living cells
d)
The cell is the most basic unit of life
23.
Which of the following controls movement of materials in and out of a cell? 
a)
Cell wall
b)
Cell membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Nucleus
24.
The jellylike substance that contains proteins, nucleic acids, minerals, ions, and organelles is what?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Nucleus
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Eukaryote
25.
Which organelle is the protein factory? 
a)
Ribosomes
b)

Mitochondria

c)
Centriole
d)
Lysosomes
26.
Microscopic single-cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles. 
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
Eukaryotes
d)
Prokaryotes
27.
Genetic information is stored in the nucleus of all single or multicellular cells called
a)
Eukaryotes
b)
Prokaryotes
c)
Organelles
d)
Cytoplasm
28.
Which invention from the 17th century allowed for the development of modern cell theory?
a)
x-rays
b)
computers
c)
the light microscope
d)
the scanning electron microscope
29.
The combined observations of Mattias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann and Rudolph Virchow resulted in the formation of the cell theory. Which of the following is not part of the cell theory?
a)
All cells contain a nucleus. 
b)
All cells come from other living cells.
c)
All living organisms are made of one or more cells
d)
 Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things.
30.
A plant and an animal are both living things. According to the Cell Theory, what can you conclude about these two very different organisms?
a)
Plants have cells but animals do not.
b)
They are both made of one or more cells. 
c)
They both come from the same kind of cell.
d)
They both come from a non-living organism.
31.
Rudolph Virchow's observations helped to disprove was commonly held belief of the time?
a)
evolution
b)
the existence of molecules
c)
spontaneous generation
d)
atomic models
32.
Cell theory states:
a)
All living cells must have a cell wall.
b)
 All living cells require glucose for survival.
c)
The basic unit of life is a cell.
d)
All cells contain a nucleus
33.
 Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the cell theory?
a)
cells must contain DNA
b)
all living things are made of cells
c)
cells can only come from other cells
d)
cells are the basic unit of life
34.
Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes do not have:
a)
DNA
b)
cytoplasm
c)
cell walls
d)
a membrane bound nucleus
35.
The smallest unit that can perform the basic activities of life is
a)
a cell 
b)
a tissue
c)
an organ
d)
an organism
36.

Animal cells can be distinguished from plant cells easily because of which of the following?

a)

Animal cells have mitochondria and plant cells do not.

b)

Plant cells have lysosomes and animal cells do not.

c)

Only plant cells have centrioles around their nucleus.

d)

Only plant cells have large central vacuoles and cell walls.

37.

Jared observes a cell in biology lab with the light microscope. The cell has the following structures: nucleus, cell wall, and chloroplast. Identify the type of cell that Jared is observing.

a)

animal

b)

plant

c)

fungus

d)

bacteria

38.

Hair and nails are mostly filled with the protein keratin. Keratin is produced by keratinocytes. The cells must contain several of which of the following organelles?

a)

mitochondria

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

ribosomes

d)

lysosomes

39.

Identify this type of cell.

a)

animal

b)

plant

c)

protist

d)

bacteria

40.

Carrie observes an electron micrograph of a cell during biology lab. The cell has a flagellum, ribosomes, cell wall, and no apparent nucleus. Which of the following is likely true of the cell that Carrie is observing?

a)

The cell also contains mitochondria.

b)

The presence of the organelles proves that the cell is eukaryotic.

c)

The cell is a plant because of the cell wall.

d)

The cell is prokaryotic.

41.

Look at the cell organelles. Which of these organelles transports organic molecules that are responsible for providing structure and controlling cellular processes?

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

Golgi apparatus

42.

Which of the following best describes the function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

Modifies carbohydrates and proteins, placing them into vesicles

b)

Manufactures proteins and nucleic acids using the DNA code

c)

Modifies and transports proteins after the ribosome makes them

d)

Manufactures lipids and then transports them to a new location

43.

What are the small protein structures that unicellular organisms like the paramecium use as tiny paddles to swim around with?

a)

cilia

b)

pseudopodia

c)

flagella

d)

cytoskeleton

44.

Which structure in the cell destroys invaders such as bacteria and viruses, while also helping with the digestion of food particles?

a)

cell membrane

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

lysosomes

45.

Which of the following best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus?

a)

It modifies and transports proteins after the ribosome makes them.

b)

It manufactures lipids and then transports them to a new location.

c)

It manufactures proteins and nucleic acids using the DNA code.

d)

It modifies lipids and proteins and places them into packages.

46.

Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. Which of the following organelles is also NOT found in a prokaryote?

a)

cell wall

b)

ribososme

c)

flagellum

d)

mitochondria

47.

Due to energy needs, muscle cells usually have a lot of which organelle?

a)

ribosomes

b)

mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

lysosomes

48.

The salivary glands secrete saliva that contains salivary amylase. Salivary amylase breaks down carbohydrates. Which of the following organelles would have the greatest numbers in a salivary gland?

a)

ribosomes

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

lysosomes

49.

Which structure within the cell plays an important role in energy production for the cell?

a)

ribosome

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

mitochondria

d)

Golgi apparatus

50.

The cytoskeleton provides a cell with internal shape and support. The cytoskeleton is made up of several different cell structures. Which of the following make up the cytoskeleton of a eukaryotic cell?

a)

Microtubules and microfilaments

b)

Golgi apparatus and vesicles

c)

Ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Cell membrane and cell wall

51.
What is the cell organelle that directs the activity of a cell that contains chromosomes with DNA?
a)
nucleolus
b)
nucleus
c)
ribosomes
d)
golgi body
52.
What is the cell organelle that separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm?
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
nucleolus
53.
What is the cell organelle that provides structure to the outside of a PLANT cell?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
nuclear membrane
54.
What is the cell organelle that contains chlorophyll and makes food for a PLANT cell?
a)
chlorophyll
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
mitochondria
55.
Letter C represents what cell part?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
nuclear membrane
d)
cytoplasm
56.
Letter L represents what cell part?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
nuclear membrane
d)
cytoplasm
57.
Letter A represents what cell part?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
nuclear membrane
d)
cytoplasm
58.
Letter D represents which cell organelle?
a)
smooth ER
b)
rough ER
c)
golgi body
d)
vacuole
59.
Letter E represents which cell organelle?
a)
smooth ER
b)
rough ER
c)
golgi body
d)
vacuole
60.
Letter F represents which cell organelle?
a)
smooth ER
b)
rough ER
c)
golgi body
d)
vacuole
61.
Letter G represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
62.
Letter H represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
63.
Letter I represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
64.
Letter J represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
mitochondria
65.
Letter M represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
mitochondria
66.
Letter L represents which cell organelle?
a)
golgi body
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
mitochondria
67.

Which is not a phase of the cell cycle?

a)

Interphase

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Duplication

68.

Select all stages of interphase?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

69.

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow in size?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

70.

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell duplicate its DNA?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

71.

In which stage of the cell cycle does the cell split into two?

a)

Mitosis

b)

G1

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

S

72.

In which stage of the cell cycle does nuclear splitting take place?

a)

G2

b)

S

c)

Mitosis

d)

Cytokinesis

73.

In which stage of the cell cycle is protein and organelle synthesis?

a)

G1

b)

G2

c)

S

d)

Cytokinesis

74.

Which is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

Mitosis

d)

Cytokinesis

75.

_____ is the uncontrolled growth of cells, often resulting in a tumor or mass of abnormal cells

a)

Cancer

b)

Apoptosis

c)

Radiation

76.
What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
M phase
c)
Interphase
d)
G1 Phase
77.
Put the following actions in order: DNA replicates, cell grows, cell divides, cell prepares for mitosis. 
a)
DNA replicates, cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides
b)
cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, DNA replicates, cell divides
c)
cell grows, DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides
d)
DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell grows, cell divides
78.

Responsible for carrying instructions for growth, development and reproduction.

a)

Cancer

b)

DNA

c)

Protein

d)

Bacteria/Virus

79.

What is the result of the cell cycle?

a)

Three cells

b)

Four daughter cells

c)

Two identical cells

d)

One clone cell

80.

The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?

a)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from other cells

b)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things

All cells are destroyed from other aliens

c)

All living things are composed of Jell-O

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from factories in Canada

d)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time

All cells are produced from other cells

81.

Plant Cells can perform which reactions? Check ALL that apply.

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Rock and Roll

c)

Cellular Respiration

d)

Surprised reactions

82.
Structure B is pointing to the _____. 
a)
chromosome
b)
centromere
c)
DNA
d)
chromatid
83.
Structure C is pointing to one ____. 
a)
sister chromatid
b)
chromosome
c)
centromere
d)
gene
84.

How many chromosomes are normally found in human body cells?

a)

46

b)

23

c)

26

d)

44

85.
What is the name of the structure labeled X?
a)
Centriole
b)
Centrosome
c)
Chromatid
d)
Chromosome 
86.
Identify the phase of mitosis.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
87.
Which phase comes NEXT?
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
88.
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
89.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Metaphase
90.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytonkinesis
c)
Interphase
d)
Prophase
91.
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Prophase
92.

In which cell below would a student likely observe a cell plate during mitosis?

a)

rat muscle cell

b)

alligator stomach cell

c)

onion root cell

d)

human lung cell

93.
A process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells is called...
a)
cell cycle
b)
cell division (mitosis)
c)
interphase
d)
cytokinesis
94.
The cell cycle is ______________.
a)
the process of cells circling throughout the body
b)
the process of splitting the organelles
c)
a process where one cell gets energy
d)
the sequence of stages of growth and division that a cell undergoes
95.
Replication is when __________.
a)
the cell makes a copy of its DNA in nucleus 
b)
the cell forms 2 identical cells
c)
the cell produces 2 sets of organelles
d)
the cell continues to complete the same function
96.
Where does replication occur within the cell?
a)
in the cytoplasm
b)
in the nucleus 
c)
in the ribosome
d)
in the chromatin
97.
After interphase is completed the cell moves into the next stage of the cell cycle called _________.
a)
anaphase
b)
cytokinesis
c)
metaphase
d)
mitosis
98.
Mitosis is made up of how many phases?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
99.
What is the  two daughter strands of replicated chromatin that are condensed into two rod shaped structures and connected by a centromere called?
a)
DNA
b)
chromatin
c)
chromatid
d)
chromosome
100.
The following describes __________ during mitosis. The chromatin condenses and spindle fibers form at each side of the cell. The nuclear membrane breaks apart.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
101.
The following describes ________  during mitosis. The chromosomes line up along the center of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to each chromosome at the centromere.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
102.
The following describes _________ during mitosis. The spindle fiber splits the centromere and the chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.
a)
prophase
b)
metaphase
c)
anaphase
d)
telophase
103.
What is the correct term for "contains the genetic material (DNA) and serves as the control center of the cell"?
a)
centriole
b)
nucleus
c)
spindle fibers
d)
cytokinesis
104.
What is the correct term for "form during prophase of mitosis and attach to chromosomes at the centromere to pull them apart during cell division"?
a)
centriole
b)
nucleus
c)
spindle fibers
d)
cytokinesis

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