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WorksheetsSci Method and Cells Unit Assessment Study Guide
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
A question that can only be answered by performing an investigation.
Inference
Hypothesis
Scientific Question
Science
The factor in an experiment that is measured as data.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Observation
The factor in an experiment that is changed by the investigator.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Observation
The factor in an experiment that kept the same so it does not affect the outcome.
Independent Variable
Controlled Variable
Dependent Variable
Observation
A possible explanation for a scientific question that can be tested by an investigation.
Hypothesis
Conclusion Statement
Inference
Analysis Statement
Data that is based on non-number (no numbers or measurements) observations
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
Data that is based on a number in the form of an amount of measurement.
Quantitative Data
Qualitative Data
The process of using observations to draw a conclusion about an occurrence that was not witnessed.
Hypothesis
Conclusion Statement
Variable
Inference
A close look at data to determine the answer to a scientific question.
Analysis Statement
Inference
Observation
Conclusion Statement
A statement that tells whether or not the data support the hypothesis.
Analysis Statement
Conclusion Statement
Inference
Variable
The systematic study of the natural world.
Scientific Question
Science
Variable
Observation
Information gathered using the senses.
Controlled Variable
Observation
Science
Hypothesis
Any factor in a controlled experiment.
Controlled Variable
Quantitative Data
Scientific Question
Variable
Select that statements that apply to Biotic Factors.
All Non-Living Parts of an Ecosystem
All Living Parts of an Ecosystem
Rocks, Soil, Air, Light
Animals, Plants, Fungi, Bacteria, Protists
Select that statements that apply to Abiotic Factors.
All Non-Living Parts of an Ecosystem
All Living Parts of an Ecosystem
Rocks, Soil, Air, Light
Animals, Plants, Fungi, Bacteria, Protists
Which of the following are characteristics of ALL living things?
Can Reproduce
Can Move
Can Maintain Homeostasis
Can Use Energy
Can Grow
Which of the following are characteristics of ALL living things?
Are able to adapt to their environment
Are able to eat other living things
Are able to respond to stimuli
Are able to make their own Food
Are made of cells
Which characteristics of living things refers to the ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions?
Photosynthesis
Reproduce
Cell Specialization
Homeostasis
Select all the ways that an organism can maintain homeostasis.
Maintain Energy Levels
Reproduce
Remove Wastes
Bring in Nutrients
Characteristics of living things shown here.
Grows
Adapts to Environment
Responses to Stimulus
Uses Energy
Identify all of the characteristics of living things in the picture.
Maintain Homeostasis
Use Energy
Responding to Stimulus
Adapting to Environment
What characteristics of life are being demonstrated in this picture?
Made of Cells
Adapting to the Environment
Using Energy
Reproduce
What is the main difference between theories and laws?
Theories tell what happens and Laws tell why it happens.
Theories can be changed and Laws cannot be changed.
Theories tell why something happens and Laws tell what happens.
Laws can be changed and Theories cannot be changed.
Which of the following are Scientific Theories?
The universe began as a single point, then expanded and stretched to grow to is current size.
Old rocks and fossils are always found in deeper layers of the ground, when the ground has not been disturbed.
On Earth, objects thrown in the air will fall back down to the ground.
Cells are the smallest structures of life and that all living things are made of cells.
Theories and laws are both supported by (a) .
Theories and laws are both also widely accepted by the majority of (a) .
Theories and laws both can be modified if new (a) is found.
Identify the three parts of the cell theory.
All living things are made of cells.
Cells come from preexisting cells.
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things.
Cells can come from non-living material.
Atoms are the smallest unit capable of life.
Match the scientist to the discovery: All animals are made of cells.
Hooke
Schleiden
Schwann
Virchow
Von Leeuwenhoek
Match the scientist to the discovery: Gave the cell its name.
Hooke
Schleiden
Schwann
Virchow
Von Leeuwenhoek
Match the scientist to the discovery: Discovered all cells come from other cells.
Hooke
Schleiden
Schwann
Virchow
Von Leeuwenhoek
Match the scientist to the discovery: Discovered all animals are made of cells.
Hooke
Schleiden
Schwann
Virchow
Von Leeuwenhoek
Match the scientist to the discovery: Discovered bacteria and other living single celled organisms.
Hooke
Schleiden
Schwann
Virchow
Von Leeuwenhoek
All living organisms are made up of cells. Select ALL of the jobs that ALL cells need to do to maintain homeostasis.
Reproduce
Obtain energy
Move
Get rid of wastes
Bring in nutrients
What is structure A?
Chloroplast
Lysosome
Mitochondria
Vacuole
What is structure B?
Nucleus
Lysosome
Vacuole
Nucleolus
What is structure C?
Nucleolus
Lysosome
Vacuole
Ribosome
What is structure D?
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Chloroplast
Ribosome
What is structure E?
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Ribosome
What is structure F?
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Ribosome
What is structure G?
Cell Wall
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
What is structure H?
Cell Wall
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Cell Membrane
What does an animal cell lack that a plant cell has?
Cell Wall
Lysosomes
Chloroplast
Ribosomes
Large Central Vacuoles
Which statement applies to a vacuole?
Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.
Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.
Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.
Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.
Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.
Which statement applies to a mitochondria?
Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.
Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.
Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.
Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.
Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.
Which statement applies to a chloroplast?
Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.
Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.
Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.
Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.
Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.
Which statement applies to a cytoplasm?
Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.
Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.
Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.
Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.
Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.
Which statement applies to a cell wall?
Gel-Like substance that holds all organelles in place.
Outermost layer in plant cells. Gives shape and protection.
Breaks down food to make energy for the cell.
Captures sunlight to do photosynthesis for cell.
Stores Food, Water, and Wastes.
Which organelle makes proteins for the cell?
Ribosome
Lysosome
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Which organelle controls what enters and exits the cell?
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Which organelle holds DNA/chromatin and controls all cell functions?
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Have DNA
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Have Membrane Bound Organelles
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Include Bacteria
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Have Vacuoles
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Have a Nucleus
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Include Bacteria
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Have Ribosomes
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Have a Cell Membrane
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Have Mitochondria
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Both
Which statements describe the difference between how unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms function?
Unicellular organisms can rely on other cells to do different functions for them.
Multicellular organisms can rely on more than one cell to perform specific jobs for the organism.
Unicellular organisms must complete all life tasks within only that one cell.
Multicellular organisms must complete all life tasks within only a single cell.
Which organelle would you expect muscle cells to have more of due to cell specialization?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Golgi Bodies
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?
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Golgi Body
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?
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Golgi Body
