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Macromolecules and Cells

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
2.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
3.
Which are enzymes?
a)
simple carbohydrates
b)
proteins that speed up chemical reactions
c)
lipids that make up the cell membrane
d)
a building block of DNA
4.
This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body
a)
storing genetic information
b)
structure
c)
speed up chemical reactions
d)
transport things through cell membrane
5.
DNA and RNA are examples of...
a)
proteins
b)
nucleic acids
c)
carbohydrates
d)
lipids
6.
Unsatured fats are healthier for you. Which is an example of an unsaturated fat?
a)
butter
b)
bacon
c)
olive oil
d)
eggs
7.
Another name for fats and oils
a)
proteins
b)
sugar
c)
lipids
d)
nucleic acids
8.
Which organelle breaks down sugar into something our cells can use? (ATP)
a)
cell membrane
b)
mitochondria
c)
Golgi body
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
9.
According to the cell theory, where do cells come from?
a)
proteins
b)
preexisting cells
c)
nucleic acids
d)
unicellular animals
10.
Which is one of the major functions of proteins in the cell?
a)
They help with the chemical breakdown of substances
b)
They are used for energy storage
c)
They contain genetic information
d)
They form protective membranes in cells
11.
Cholesterol is an example of a ____________
a)
nucleic acid
b)
amino acid
c)
lipid
d)
carbohydrate
12.
Which substance makes up 75% of the volume of  cells?
a)
amino acids
b)
sugar
c)
water
d)
nucleotide
13.
DNA and RNA are made up of ____________
a)
amino acids
b)
sugar molecules
c)
nucleotides bond together
d)
lipids
14.
Which characteristics of lipids makes them useful as protective barriers in cells?
a)
They contain starches
b)
They do not dissolve in water
c)
They are not macromolecules
d)
They contain genetic material
15.
Ribosomes are found in ___________
a)
prokaryotic cells
b)
plant cells
c)
animal cells
d)
All of the above
16.
Prokaryotic cells and  eukaryotic cells have _____________
a)
a true nucleus
b)
membrane bounded organelles 
c)
ribosomes
d)
vacuoles
17.
Chloroplasts can be found in _________ cells
a)
animal
b)
plant
c)
bacteria
d)
prokaryotic
18.
What is the organelle that packs and delivers proteins?
a)
lysosome
b)
endoplasmic reticulum
c)
mitochondrion
d)
golgi apparatus
19.
Cell organelles are located within the ______ of the cell.
a)
nucleus
b)
cytoplasm
c)
cell membrane
d)
lysosomes
20.
Genetic material in eukaryotic cells is contained within the _______ of the cell.
a)
cytoplasm
b)
ribosomes
c)
mitochondrion
d)
nucleus
21.
If you need a quick boost of energy, then you will eat a food rich in __________
a)
proteins
b)
carbohydrates
c)
lipids
d)
amino acids
22.
The organelle responsible for storing water and food in the plant cell is the ____________
a)
chloroplast
b)
cell wall
c)
central vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
23.
Which feature does a typical prokaryotic cell have that is missing from SOME eukaryotic cells?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
DNA
c)
cell membrane
d)
cell wall
24.
This organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells.
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Lysosome
d)
Ribosome
25.
Which of the following is directly involved in the transportation of materials inside/within the cell?
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Vacuole
c)
Lysosome
d)
Mitochondria
26.

How how carbohydrates and lipids similar?

a)

both contain C, H, O, N, P and store energy

b)

both contain C, H, O, N and give energy

c)

both contain C, H, O, N, S and store energy

d)

both contain C, H, O and give energy

27.

Carbohydrates are more digestible than lipids.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Lipids key role (function ) is:

a)

immunity, chemical reactions in the body, cell metabolism, contract muscles, regulate other proteins

b)

store energy

c)

instant energy for cells/body

d)

heredity/genetic information

29.

What is a small compound?

a)

macromolecule

b)

glucose

c)

monomer

d)

polymer

30.

What elements (monomers) make up a protein?

a)

C, H, O

b)

C, H, O, N, (S)

c)

C, H, O, N, P

31.

What elements (monomers) make up nucleic acids?

a)

C, H, O

b)

C, H, O, N, (S)

c)

C, H, O, N, P

32.

What is the key role (function) of a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or a polysaccharide?

a)

instant energy for the cells/body

b)

store energy

c)

transport hemoglobin, immunity, chemical reactions, regulate other proteins, provide structure for tissues, cell metabolism, contract muscles

d)

genetic information/heredity

33.

All the saccharides are considered:

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

34.

Identify the key role of nucleic acids:

a)

instant energy

b)

hormone, buoyancy, forms cell membranes, insulation, energy storage

c)

transport hemoglobin, immunity,chemical reactions, regulate proteins, tissue structure

d)

store and transmit heredity, genetic information

35.
Used for short term (quick) energy.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
proteins
d)
nucleic acids
36.
Provides long term energy and insulation,
a)
lipids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
nucleic acids
d)
proteins
37.
Contains DNA and RNA
a)
lipids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
proteins
d)
nucleic acids
38.

In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?

a)

cell membrane

b)

chloroplast

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

39.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

40.

A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

a)

animal

b)

plant

41.

What is the function of a chloroplast?

a)

makes proteins for animal cells

b)

allows materials in and out of the cell

c)

provides structure and support

d)

absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

42.

What is the structure that contains DNA and directs the cell?

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

central vacuole

c)

cell wall

d)

nucleus

43.

Looking in a microscope, you see cells that have rectangular shapes and a green color. What type of cells are you probably viewing?

a)

plant cells

b)

animals cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

blood cells

44.

Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

45.

Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell membrane

46.

Identify the structure that is labeled "H" in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

chloroplast

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

e)

cell membrane

47.

Identify the structure that is labeled "C" in the image.

a)

central vacuole

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplast

d)

mitochondria

e)

cell membrane

48.

I make proteins for the cell. What am I?

a)

ribosome

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

49.

What type of cell is being shown in the image?

a)

plant

b)

animal

50.

The arrow is showing the fluid inside the cell that surrounds the cell organelles. What is the arrow pointing to in the cell?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosomes

d)

nucleus

51.
The brain or "control center" of the cell. 
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Nucleus
52.
The "power plant" of the cell that produces energy. 
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Centrioles
d)
Lysosomes
53.
Protective outermost layer of the cell: 
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Nucleus
c)
Chromatin
d)
Microtubules 
54.
Selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell wall
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
rough ER
55.
Site of photosynthesis.  Gives plants their green color.
a)
mitochondria
b)
ribosome
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
56.
Site of photosynthesis.  Gives plants their green color.
a)
mitochondria
b)
ribosome
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
57.
Which 2 organelles are only found in plant cells?
a)
chloroplast and mitochondria
b)
chloroplast and cell membrane
c)
mitochondria and cell wall
d)
chloroplast and cell wall
58.
What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Mitochondrion
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Vacuole
59.
Cell membranes are found in
a)
Only animal cells
b)
Only plant cells
c)
Some plant and animal cells
d)
All plant and animal cells
60.
This organelle is a rigid outer layer that protects plant cells.
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Cell Wall
c)
Nucleus
d)
Chloroplast 
61.

The _____________ is a gel-like fluid that fills plant and animal cells. It holds the organelles in place and gives each cell its shape.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chloroplast

62.
break down (digest) worn out cell parts, mostly in animal cells
a)
cytoplasm
b)
lysosomes
c)
mitochondria
d)
vacuoles
63.
hold/store water, mainly found in plant cells
a)
nuclolus
b)
ribosomes
c)
golgi bodies
d)
vacuoles
64.
What cell part is NOT found in all cells?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Genetic Material
65.
All cells come from___________ cells.
a)
pregnant
b)
pre-existing
c)
paternal
d)
pin size
66.
______________ are the basic unit of life.
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
Cells
d)
Takis
67.
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic points of Cell Theory?
a)
All living things are made of cells.
b)
The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
c)
Cells are too small to see without a microscope.  
d)
All cells must come from pre-existing cells.

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