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Cells Unit Review

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 8hrs 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement is true according to the cell theory regarding plant and protista cells?

a)

Both plants and protista can produce new cells, but only protista can take in nutrients.

b)

Plants can take in nutrients, but only protista can produce new cells.

c)

Both plants and protista are unable to produce new cells or take in nutrients.

d)

Both plants and protista can take in nutrients and produce new cells.

2.

Avery is observing a cell under a microscope. Which process describes the cell engulfing (or eating) a large particle?

a)

exocytosis

b)

division

c)

endocytosis

d)

reproduction

3.

What is one primary purpose of cellular reproduction in organisms?

a)

To repair damaged tissues.

b)

To eliminate waste products.

c)

To maintain homeostasis.

d)

To increase the number of cells.

4.

What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

a)

Chloroplasts are used to synthesize proteins in plant cells.

b)

Chloroplasts convert sunlight into glucose (sugar/food) in plant cells.

c)

Chloroplasts generate ATP in plant cells.

d)

Chloroplasts are responsible for DNA synthesis in plant cells.

5.

Sophia and Benjamin are studying how cells from different organisms are all able to function. They discover that cells

a)

are genetically identical.

b)

can use energy.

c)

contain the same organelles.

d)

undergo metamorphosis.

6.

During a biology class, Isla and Ethan are discussing how cells produce energy to survive. What process are they talking about?

a)

cellular respiration

b)

cellular specialization

c)

cellular differentiation

d)

cellular transport

7.

During a biology class, Olivia was asked where the cell membrane is located in the plant cell. What should she answer?

a)

on the outer most part of the plant cell

b)

In between the cell wall and the inside of the cell.

c)

floating around in the cytoplasm

d)

there is no cell membrane, only a cell wall

8.

Abigail is learning about cellular processes in her biology class. She wonders, the process of exocytosis in a single cell is most similar to

a)

waste removal through the excretory system in a multicellular organism.

b)

the protective external barrier (skin) of the integumentary system in a multicellular organism.

c)

the transport of molecules through the circulatory system in a multicellular organism.

d)

food transport through the digestive system in a multicellular organism.

9.

What role does mitosis play in skin repair?

a)

Mitosis allows skin cells to multiply and replace damaged cells.

b)

Mitosis causes skin cells to shrink and disappear.

c)

Mitosis helps skin cells to produce more ATP.

d)

Mitosis prevents skin cells from dividing.

10.

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in both plant and animal cells?

a)

nucleus

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondria

d)

Golgi apparatus

11.

Which component is shared by both eukaryotic animal cells and prokaryotic bacteria cells?

a)

cell membrane

b)

ribosomes

c)

chloroplasts

d)

nucleus

12.

During a biology class, Anika and Liam were discussing cell structures. What structures do animal and plant cells both have?

a)

nuclei and mitochondria

b)

cell walls and chromosomes

c)

chloroplast and mitochondria

d)

large vacuole and ribosomes

13.

During a biology class, Daniel was asked where cellular respiration occurs. What should he answer?

a)

chloroplast

b)

ribosomes

c)

nucleus

d)

mitochondria

14.

What is the basic unit of all living organisms?

a)

tissue

b)

cell

c)

organ

d)

molecule

15.

Which substances are released as a result of photosynthesis?

a)

oxygen and ATP

b)

carbon dioxide and sugar (glucose)

c)

water and oxygen

d)

oxygen and sugar (glucose)

16.

Which of the following is a byproduct of cellular respiration in mitochondria?

a)

carbon dioxide, water, ATP (energy)

b)

glucose, oxygen, ATP

c)

oxygen, water, glucose

d)

ATP, water, oxygen

17.

During a biology class, Evelyn asked why a muscle cell would have more mitochondria in them?

a)

A muscle cell requires more energy (ATP) and that is produced in the mitochondria.

b)

A muscle cell does not have more mitochondria in it.

c)

A muscle cell has more mitochondria to produce more sugars.

d)

A muscle cell has more mitochondria to create more proteins in muscle tissue.

18.

Which of the following are essential for cellular respiration in animal cells?

a)

oxygen and glucose to produce ATP during cellular respiration.

b)

water and sunlight to generate energy during photosynthesis

c)

carbon dioxide and water to create glucose during photosynthesis

d)

oxygen and carbon dioxide to produce ATP during cellular respiration

19.

Which organelle is responsible for managing the activities of a eukaryotic cell?

a)

the cell membrane

b)

the nucleus

c)

the ribosome

d)

the vacuole

20.

Liam is conducting an experiment on plant cells. What would happen if the plant cells didn't receive the proper nutrients that they need?

a)

It will no longer be able to grow or divide.

b)

It will grow but will no longer be able to divide.

c)

It will begin to grow more quickly

d)

It will begin to divide more quickly.

21.

What is the result of the cell cycle and mitosis?

a)

4 genetically different cells

b)

2 identical daughter cells

c)

new organelles

d)

reproductive cells

22.

In which part of the cell does DNA replication occur before Mitosis begins?

a)

mitochondria

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

23.

Which cell structure facilitates the movement of materials inside the cell?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

nucleus

24.

James is studying biology and learns that all of life's processes are necessary in order for an organism to maintain ___________.

a)

evolution

b)

metabolism

c)

homeostasis

d)

adaptation

25.

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

a)

To synthesize lipids

b)

To modify and package proteins

c)

To generate ATP

d)

To replicate DNA

26.

The basic unit of life in all organisms is...

a)

cells

b)

tissues

c)

organs

d)

systems

27.

Abigail is studying biology and comes across a statement. Which of the following is NOT a cell theory?

a)

All non-living things are made of cells

b)

All cells come from pre-existing cells

c)

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things

28.

Which process allows water to pass through a semipermeable membrane?

a)

diffusion

b)

filtration

c)

osmosis

d)

facilitated diffusion

29.
What are the four stages of Mitosis (cell division)?
a)
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase and Telophase
b)
Interphase, Metaphase, Cytokinesis, Telophase
c)
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Interphase
d)
Interphase, Metaphase, Prophrase, Cytokinesis
30.

Aiden is looking at a diagram of a cell under a microscope. What part of the cell cycle is pictured?

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

cytokinesis

d)

meiosis

31.

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in both plant and animal cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi Apparatus

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

32.

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

a)

To synthesize proteins

b)

To store genetic information

c)

To produce energy

d)

To transport materials

33.

Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

a)

Eukaryotic cell

b)

Prokaryotic cell

c)

Animal cell

d)

Plant cell

34.

Which process is responsible for the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Active transport

c)

Diffusion

d)

Endocytosis