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Sci Method and Cells Unit Assessment Study Guide

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A question that can only be answered by performing an investigation.

a)

Inference

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Scientific Question

d)

Science

2.

The factor in an experiment that is measured as data.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Controlled Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Observation

3.

The factor in an experiment that is changed by the investigator.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Controlled Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Observation

4.

The factor in an experiment that kept the same so it does not affect the outcome.

a)

Independent Variable

b)

Controlled Variable

c)

Dependent Variable

d)

Observation

5.

A possible explanation for a scientific question that can be tested by an investigation.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Conclusion Statement

c)

Inference

d)

Analysis Statement

6.

Data that is based on non-number (no numbers or measurements) observations

a)

Quantitative Data

b)

Qualitative Data

7.

Data that is based on a number in the form of an amount of measurement.

a)

Quantitative Data

b)

Qualitative Data

8.

The process of using observations to draw a conclusion about an occurrence that was not witnessed.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Conclusion Statement

c)

Variable

d)

Inference

9.

A close look at data to determine the answer to a scientific question.

a)

Analysis Statement

b)

Inference

c)

Observation

d)

Conclusion Statement

10.

A statement that tells whether or not the data support the hypothesis.

a)

Analysis Statement

b)

Conclusion Statement

c)

Inference

d)

Variable

11.

The systematic study of the natural world.

a)

Scientific Question

b)

Science

c)

Variable

d)

Observation

12.

Information gathered using the senses.

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Observation

c)

Science

d)

Hypothesis

13.

Any factor in a controlled experiment.

a)

Controlled Variable

b)

Quantitative Data

c)

Scientific Question

d)

Variable

14.

Select that statements that apply to Biotic Factors.

a)

All Non-Living Parts of an Ecosystem

b)

All Living Parts of an Ecosystem

c)

Rocks, Soil, Air, Light

d)

Animals, Plants, Fungi, Bacteria, Protists

15.

Select that statements that apply to Abiotic Factors.

a)

All Non-Living Parts of an Ecosystem

b)

All Living Parts of an Ecosystem

c)

Rocks, Soil, Air, Light

d)

Animals, Plants, Fungi, Bacteria, Protists

16.

Which of the following are characteristics of ALL living things?

a)

Can Reproduce

b)

Can Move

c)

Can Maintain Homeostasis

d)

Can Use Energy

e)

Can Grow

17.

Which of the following are characteristics of ALL living things?

a)

Are able to adapt to their environment

b)

Are able to eat other living things

c)

Are able to respond to stimuli

d)

Are able to make their own Food

e)

Are made of cells

18.

Which characteristics of living things refers to the ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Reproduce

c)

Cell Specialization

d)

Homeostasis

19.

Select all the ways that an organism can maintain homeostasis.

a)

Maintain Energy Levels

b)

Reproduce

c)

Remove Wastes

d)

Bring in Nutrients

20.

Characteristics of living things shown here.

a)

Grows

b)

Adapts to Environment

c)

Responses to Stimulus

d)

Uses Energy

21.

Identify all of the characteristics of living things in the picture.

a)

Maintain Homeostasis

b)

Use Energy

c)

Responding to Stimulus

d)

Adapting to Environment

22.

What characteristics of life are being demonstrated in this picture?

a)

Made of Cells

b)

Adapting to the Environment

c)

Using Energy

d)

Reproduce

23.

What is the main difference between theories and laws?

a)

Theories tell what happens and Laws tell why it happens.

b)

Theories can be changed and Laws cannot be changed.

c)

Theories tell why something happens and Laws tell what happens.

d)

Laws can be changed and Theories cannot be changed.

24.

Which of the following are Scientific Theories?

a)

The universe began as a single point, then expanded and stretched to grow to is current size.

b)

Old rocks and fossils are always found in deeper layers of the ground, when the ground has not been disturbed.

c)

On Earth, objects thrown in the air will fall back down to the ground.

d)

Cells are the smallest structures of life and that all living things are made of cells.

25.

Theories and laws are both supported by (a)   .

26.

Theories and laws are both also widely accepted by the majority of (a)   .

27.

Theories and laws both can be modified if new (a)   is found.

28.

Identify the three parts of the cell theory.

a)

All living things are made of cells.

b)

Cells come from preexisting cells.

c)

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things.

d)

Cells can come from non-living material.

e)

Atoms are the smallest unit capable of life.

29.

Match the scientist to the discovery: All animals are made of cells.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schleiden

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

e)

Von Leeuwenhoek

30.

Match the scientist to the discovery: Gave the cell its name.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schleiden

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

e)

Von Leeuwenhoek

31.

Match the scientist to the discovery: Discovered all cells come from other cells.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schleiden

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

e)

Von Leeuwenhoek

32.

Match the scientist to the discovery: Discovered all animals are made of cells.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schleiden

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

e)

Von Leeuwenhoek

33.

Match the scientist to the discovery: Discovered bacteria and other living single celled organisms.

a)

Hooke

b)

Schleiden

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

e)

Von Leeuwenhoek

34.

All living organisms are made up of cells. Select ALL of the jobs that ALL cells need to do to maintain homeostasis.

a)

Reproduce

b)

Obtain energy

c)

Move

d)

Get rid of wastes

e)

Bring in nutrients

35.

What is structure A?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Lysosome

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

36.

What is structure B?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Lysosome

c)

Vacuole

d)

Nucleolus

37.

What is structure C?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Lysosome

c)

Vacuole

d)

Ribosome

38.

What is structure D?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Lysosome

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

39.

What is structure E?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

40.

What is structure F?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

41.

What is structure G?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Cytoplasm

42.

What is structure H?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Cell Membrane

43.

What does an animal cell lack that a plant cell has?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosomes

e)

Large Central Vacuoles

44.

Which statement applies to a vacuole?

a)

Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.

b)

Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.

c)

Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.

d)

Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.

e)

Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.

45.

Which statement applies to a mitochondria?

a)

Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.

b)

Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.

c)

Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.

d)

Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.

e)

Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.

46.

Which statement applies to a chloroplast?

a)

Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.

b)

Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.

c)

Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.

d)

Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.

e)

Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.

47.

Which statement applies to a cytoplasm?

a)

Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.

b)

Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.

c)

Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.

d)

Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.

e)

Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.

48.

Which statement applies to a cell wall?

a)

Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.

b)

Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.

c)

Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.

d)

Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.

e)

Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.

49.

Which organelle makes proteins for the cell?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Lysosome

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

50.

Which organelle controls what enters and exits the cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

51.

Which organelle holds DNA/chromatin and controls all cell functions?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

52.

Have DNA

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

53.

Have Membrane Bound Organelles

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

54.

Include Bacteria

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

55.

Have Vacuoles

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

56.

Have a Nucleus

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

57.

Include Bacteria

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

58.

Have Ribosomes

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

59.

Have a Cell Membrane

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

60.

Have Mitochondria

a)

Eukaryote

b)

Prokaryote

c)

Both

61.

Which statements describe the difference between how unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms function?

a)

Unicellular organisms can rely on other cells to do different functions for them.

b)

Multicellular organisms can rely on more than one cell to perform specific jobs for the organism.

c)

Unicellular organisms must complete all life tasks within only that one cell.

d)

Multicellular organisms must complete all life tasks within only a single cell.

62.

Which organelle would you expect muscle cells to have more of due to cell specialization?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Lysosome

d)

Golgi Bodies

63.

Which organelle would you expect plant root cells to have more of due to the fact that its function is to store water and sugars for the plant?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Vacuole

d)

Golgi Body

64.

Which organelle would you expect plant leaf cells to have more of due to the fact that its function is to absorb sunlight to make sugar molecules during photosynthesis?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Vacuole

d)

Golgi Body