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Cellular ultrastructure

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Unicellular organisms has more than one cell

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Unicellular organisms have a short lifespan due because...

a)

these organisms being very large in size

b)

they do not have cytoplasm to protect the cell from its environment

c)

they only has one available cell to conduct all processes in the cell

3.

The surface-area to volume ratio tells us that...

a)

smaller cells have a higher surface area to volume ratio

b)

larger cells have a higher surface area to volume ratio

4.

Cells > Tissues > ? > System

a)

Nucleus

b)

Proteins

c)

Organs

5.

Prokaryotic cells have no genetic material

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Eukaryotic cells have

a)

membrane bound organelles

b)

a nucleus

c)

cytoplasm

d)

all of the above

7.

Prokaryotic cells can be either unicellular or multi-cellular

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Eukaryotic cells can be unicellular or multicellular

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The following organisms are prokaryotic (select multiple)

a)

plants

b)

bacteria

c)

archaea

d)

fungi

10.

Endosymbiotic theory is a ...

a)

mathematical theory

b)

geographical theory

c)

evolutionary theory

11.

The endosymbiotic theory can be used to explain the presence of which organelles in modern eukaryotes?

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondrion

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

chloroplasts

12.

Eukaryotes can never be unicellular

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The outer layer of both animal and plants cells is called the...

a)

plasma membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

14.

Homeostasis refers to the process whereby...

a)

photosynthesis takes place

b)

the internal environment of the cell is kept constant

c)

cell die because of changes in their environments

15.

The Protoplasm refers to

a)

Nucleus + cytosol + organelles

b)

Cytosol + organelles

c)

Nucleus only

d)

Cytoplasm only

16.

The cytoplasm refers to...

a)

The nucleus alone

b)

Nucleus + cytosol + organelles

c)

Cytosol + organelles

d)

Protoplasm

17.

Colloids have 3 properties. Which of the following properties is INCORRECT?

a)

Colloids will separate into their constituents over time

b)

Colloids can imbibe

c)

Colloids can shift between a sol and gel state

d)

The cytoplasm can be regarded as a colloid

18.

Animal cells have a fixed shape to aid in structural support

a)

True

b)

False

19.

All plant cells have chloroplasts

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The plasma membrane is...

a)

extremely permeable

b)

extremely impermeable

c)

semi-permeable

21.

The arrangement of the plasma membrane is...

a)

Hydrophobic tails facing outward, whereas hydrophilic heads are all inside the membrane

b)

Hydrophilic heads all facing outwards, whereas the hydrophobic tails are inside the membrane

c)

Hydrophobic heads all facing outwards, whereas hydrophilic tails are inside of the membrane

d)

Hydrophilic tails facing outwards, with the hydrophobic heads inside of the membrane

22.

The plasma membrane is...

a)

a phospholipid bilayer

b)

a sugary bilayer

c)

nitrogenous bilayer

23.

The fluid mosaic model suggests...

a)

Proteins are fixed in one spot within the membrane

b)

All components in the membrane are constantly moving around

c)

The plasma membrane will eventually become a cell wall

24.

Active transport

a)

Requires diffusion

b)

Requires ATP

c)

Requires osmosis

d)

Requires no ATP

25.

Passive transport relies on molecules moving from...

a)

a high concentration to a higher concentration

b)

a low concentration to a high concentration

c)

a high concentration to a low concentration

d)

similar concentrations

26.

The nuclear envelope refers to the...

a)

Plasma membrane

b)

Double membrane around the nucleus

c)

Single membrane around the nucleus

d)

the nucleoplasm

27.

The nucleolus is...

a)

the site of ribosome production

b)

the site of chromosome production

c)

the powerhouse of the cell

28.

The outer membrane of the nucleus is continuous with...

a)

the golgi apparatus

b)

the mitochondrion

c)

the endoplasmic reticulum

d)

the plasma membrane

29.

Cellular respiration takes place in the...

a)

nucleus

b)

chloroplast

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

mitochondrion

30.

Cellular respiration ends with

a)

glucose

b)

starch

c)

chemical potential energy

d)

kinetic energy

31.

The mitochondrion has two membranes...

a)

a folded outer layer and a smooth inner layer

b)

a folded inner layer and a smooth outer layer

c)

two smooth outer layers

d)

two smooth inner layers

32.

In general, when membranes are folded, this is done to...

a)

increase the cell volume

b)

increase the cell size

c)

change the cell shape

d)

increase the cell's surface area

33.

Where do the enzymes within the mitochondrial matrix come from?

a)

They are pumped into the cell

b)

They are made by the ribosomes within the mitochondrial matrix

c)

They were always there

d)

They only appear once the mitochondria is ready to undergo cellular respiration

34.

What are the membrane bound sacks that are folded to make up the endoplasmic reticulum called?

a)

The matrix

b)

Cisternae

c)

Cristae

d)

Crista

35.

Which statement is false regarding the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

it is continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus

b)

it is involved in protein production and transport

c)

it has no ribosomes attached to it

36.

Which organelle is indicated by the bracket?

a)

Mitochondrion

b)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Golgi apparatus

37.

Identify this organelle

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

38.

Identify this organelle

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Golgi apparatus

39.

What are the orange structures found around the peripheries of the membrane?

a)

DNA

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Pores

d)

Nucleoplasm

40.

What is the darker spot in the middle of this organelle called?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleolus

c)

Nucleoplasm

d)

Ribosome

41.

What is the function of the darker spot in the middle of this organelle?

a)

It is the site for ribosome production

b)

It is the site for cellular respiration

c)

It is the site for active transport

42.

This is a phospholipid. The pink arrow indicates the?

a)

Hydrophobic phosphorous head

b)

Hydrophilic phosphorous head

c)

Hydrophobic lipid tails

d)

Hydrophilic lipid tails

43.

This is a phospholipid. The white arrow indicates the?

a)

Hydrophobic phosphorous head

b)

Hydrophilic phosphorous head

c)

Hydrophobic lipid tails

d)

Hydrophilic lipid tails

44.

Larger and lives longer

a)

Multicellular organisms

b)

Unicellular organisms

45.

The prokaryotic cell has membrane bound organelles

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The endoplasmic reticulum is the __________ of the cell

a)

brain

b)

transport system

c)

powerhouse

47.

The outer membrane of the nuclear envelope is continuous with ...

a)

the golgi apparatus

b)

the mitochondria

c)

the chloroplast

d)

the endoplasmic reticulum

48.

The membrane bound sac folds of the endoplasmic reticulum is called the...

a)

cristae

b)

cisternae

c)

grana

d)

thylakoids

49.

When substances have travelled through the golgi apparatus and are ready to leave, they bud off into a ...

a)

ribosome

b)

vesicle

c)

sac

d)

golgi bubble

50.

The golgi apparatus is associated closely with the...

a)

nucleus

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

nuclear membrane

d)

mitochondria

51.

Lysosomes contain...

a)

sugars

b)

lysine

c)

digestive enzymes

d)

anabolic enzymes

52.

Ribosomes are important for ...

a)

protein synthesis

b)

energy synthesis

c)

starch synthesis

d)

ozygen synthesis

53.

True or false: The organelle known as the centrosome is found in the region known as the centrioles

a)

true

b)

false

54.

Chloroplasts store

a)

photosynthetic pigment

b)

non-photosynthetic pigment

55.

Chromoplasts store

a)

photosynthetic pigment

b)

non-photosynthetic pigment

56.

Large vacuoles are present in plant cells to do what? Pick all that apply

a)

store cell sap

b)

keep the cell turgid

c)

act as the background substance for the cell

d)

gives animal cells it's fixed shape

57.

The middle lamella between plant cells contains ________ to stick the cells together

a)

cellulose

b)

lignin

c)

pectin

d)

starch

58.

True or false: The secondary cell wall is built on the outside of the primary cell wall

a)

true

b)

false

59.

Waterproofing of plant cells is achieved by which substance in some plant cells?

a)

suberin

b)

lignin

c)

cellulose

d)

pectin

60.

The walls of adjacent plant cells are linked with passages through which the cytoplasm stretches called...

a)

pits

b)

middle lamella

c)

plasmodesmata

d)

stomata