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Cells Unit Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?

a)

growth and development

b)

ability to move

c)

response to the environment

d)

ability to reproduce

2.

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why birds fly south for the winter?

a)

Living things respond to their environment.

b)

Living things maintain internal balance.

c)

Living things are made up of units called cells

d)

Living things are based on a universal genetic code.

3.

A beech tree uses photosynthesis to change light energy into sugar and convert this into usable energy. This is an example of how all living things:______________________________.

a)

respond to the environment

b)

grow and develop

c)

are made up of one or more cells

d)

need energy

4.

Both a fast-moving stream and a dog respond to the environment and grow and develop, but this characteristic of life is why a dog is considered alive and a stream isn’t.

a)

The ability to move

b)

The ability to grow and develop

c)

Being made of cells

d)

The ability to change over time

5.

Which image below represents the highest level of magnification?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

6.

Which image above represents the largest field of view?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

7.

If your compound microscope has a 4X ocular lens and objective lenses of 4X, 10X and 40X, what is its highest possible magnification?

a)

160X

b)

400X

c)

6400X

d)

1600X

8.

What is part number 3 in the photograph of a compound microscope?

a)

lamp

b)

objectives lens

c)

stage

d)

eyepiece

9.

What is the function of part number 2 in the photograph of a compound microscope?

a)

switch between low, medium and high power objectives lenses

b)

focus on the image under low power

c)

focus on the image at high power

d)

adjust the amount of light entering the slide

10.

The image shows the millimeter lines of a ruler in focus under low power. What is the best estimate of the diameter of the field of view in millimeters?

a)

4.0 mm

b)

5.0 mm

c)

4.5 mm

d)

5.5 mm

11.

The image shows the millimeter lines of a ruler in focus under low power. What is the best estimate of the diameter of the field of view in micrometers?

a)

3.5 µm

b)

3000 µm

c)

4000 µm

d)

3500 µm

12.

Which characteristic do unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?

a)

Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.

b)

Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.

c)

Both perform all life processes within one cell.

d)

Both are able to make food from sunlight.

13.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of unicellular organisms?

a)

Can grow larger than multicellular organisms.

b)

Does not perform some specialized functions because all tasks must be performed by one cell.

c)


More efficient than multicellular organisms.

d)

Can live in a wider variety of environments than multicellular organisms.

14.

Which statement is not a basic assumption about living things?

a)

The cell is the smallest living organism that shows the characteristics of living things

b)

An organism can be made up of a single cell or as many as trillions of cells

c)

Cells are created from existing cells through cell division

d)

All cells are microscopic and are therefore considered to be abiotic

15.

Which is NOT a part of the cell theory?

a)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

c)

All cells come from preexisting cells.

d)

The invention of the microscope allowed scientist to investigate plant and animal cells.

16.

While we have always been made of cells, it took us a long time to see them. What innovation below was critical to the discovery of cells, showing the relationship of science and technology?

a)

Dissatisfaction with the theory of spontaneous generation.

b)

Electricity, to power the microscope.

c)

Glass lenses, to magnify tiny things clearly.

d)

The light bulb, to provide light for the microscope.

17.

Which structure is the cytoplasm?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

12

18.

Which structure stores food and waste?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

12

19.

Which of the following part(s) of cell city best matches the role of the mitochondria?

a)

1 and 2 - large wooden fence

b)

5 - storage tanks

c)

6 - power plant

d)

7 - municipal government

20.

The cell uses structure 3 to

a)

transport material from one part of the cell to another.

b)

package proteins so they can be stored by the cell.

c)

use light energy to make sugar.

d)

use energy from organic compounds(food) to make energy for the cell

21.

Match the description with the organelles. Write your answer as a four digit number (no spaces)

(a)  

22.
10. The correct labelling for P,Q and R is
a)
P- Cell wall, Q- Nucleus, R- Cytoplasm
b)
P- Cell membrane, Q- Nucleoid, R- Protoplasm
c)
P- Cell membrane, Q- Nucleus, R- Cytoplasm
d)
P- Cell wall, Q- Cytoplasm, R- Nucleus
23.

Which statement about plant versus animal cells is true?

a)

Only plant cells contain vacuoles because they must store sugars

b)

Both plant and animal cells have mitochondria

c)

Only unicellular animal cells make their own food

d)

Chloroplasts are located in the nucleus in animal cells

24.

Which organelle is like a chain-link fence? It's a flexible, protective barrier and filters what enters or leaves a cell.

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cell wall

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

25.

Which organelle is like the factory manager's office? It's the 'room' that the manager is inside of.

a)

Lysosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

26.

Which organelle is like a factory's water storage tanks? It's where water and nutrients are stored.

a)

Centrosome / Centrioles

b)

Lysosome

c)

Vacuole

d)

Vesicle

27.

Where will the water go in the diagram?

a)

into the cell

b)

out of the cell

c)

nowhere

d)

everywhere

28.

A student noticed that placing wilted lettuce in a bowl of cool water caused the lettuce to become more crisp and firm. What is the best explanation for his observation?

a)

Water moved into the lettuce cells by osmosis. because there is a higher concehtration of salt outside the cell than inside

b)

Water moved into the lettuce cells by osmosis. because there is a higher concehtration of water outside the cell than inside

c)

Water moved into the lettuce cells by osmosis. because there is a higher concehtration of salt outside the cell than inside

d)

Water moved out of the lettuce cells by osmosis because there is a higher concehtration of water outside the cell than inside

29.

What conclusion can you make from the graph?

a)

the higher the salt concentration, the more the cantaloupe loses mass

b)

the higher the salt concentration, the more the cantaloupe gains mass

c)

cantaloupe pieces will not change in mass if placed in a 0% salt solution

d)

cantaloupe pieces will not change in mass if placed in a 10% salt solution

30.

What would you likely find next morning?

a)

The tube will be inside out

b)

The tube will have burst open

c)

The tube will have shrunken with nothing inside it

d)

The tube will look the same as it did last night

31.

What was the manipulated variable in this experiment?

a)

concentration of sugar in solution

b)

appearance of plant cells after 30 minutes

c)

amount of sugar solution

d)

type of cells

32.

Which solution likely had the highest sugar concentration?

a)

Solution A

b)

Solution B

c)

Solution C

d)

All are equally likely

33.

A(n) ______ is the lowest level of biological organization to have the characteristics of life

a)

Organ

b)

Cell

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ system

e)

organism

34.

Function of the cell shown here

a)

send and receive signals

b)

move parts of the body

c)

nerve cell

d)

bone cell

35.

Which type of cell forms a protective layer for your body?

a)

muscle cell

b)

epithelial cell

c)

nerve cell

d)

bone cell

36.

Groups of similar cells that all do the same sort of work are called _________

a)

organs

b)

tissues

c)

organ systems

d)

organelles

37.

If a group of organs work together to perform a specific job, what are they called?

a)

an organism

b)

an organ system

c)

tissue

d)

organelle

38.

Which one of the following correctly identifies substances P and Q and systems Z, Y and Z?

a)

Substance P: Carbon dioxide; Substance Q: Oxygen; System X: Circulatory System; System Y; Digestive System; System Z: Respiratory System

b)

Substance P: Carbon dioxide; Substance Q: Oxygen; System X: Digestive System; System Y; Circulatory System; System Z: Respiratory System

c)

Substance P: Oxygen; Substance Q: Carbon dioxide; System X: Digestive System; System Y; Respiratory System; System Z: Circulatory System

d)

Substance P: Oxygen; Substance Q: Carbon dioxide; System X: Respiratory System; System Y; Circulatory System; System Z: Digestive System

39.

Which body system is responsible for generating electrical impulses that run the muscular system?

a)

Excretory system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Circulatory system

40.

Which organ system does the table represent?

a)

nervous

b)

digestive

c)

circulatory

d)

respiratory

41.

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen.

a)

respiratory

b)

digestive

c)

muscular

d)

skeletal

42.

The circulatory system works with the __________ system to obtain energy from nutrients that we eat.

a)

respiratory

b)

digestive

c)

skeletal

d)

nervous

43.

What is the responding variable in this experiment?

a)

rate of heartbeat

b)

rate of breathing

c)

Alex

d)

Simon

44.

Based on the graph, what pattern can be observed between the rate of heartbeat and breathing?

a)

As his rate of heartbeat increases, his breathing rate also increases

b)

As his rate of heartbeat decreases, his breathing rate also increases

c)

As his rate of heartbeat increases, his breathing rate also decreases

d)

As his rate of heartbeat decreases, his breathing rate also decreases

45.

What do Red-Blood cells do?

a)

Carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells and transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs

b)

keeps blood flowing in one direction to the heart and prevent blood from flowing backwards

c)

Collects blood from the capillaries and drain it into the veins

d)

Bring nutrients to the cells and carries away waste materials.

46.

Which of the following pairs of blood vessels are called arteries?

a)

A and B

b)

A and C

c)

B and C

d)

B and D

47.

Which 1 of the diagrams correctly shows the direction in which blood flows in our body?

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

Which of the following graphs shows the correct relationship between our heartbeat and the intensity of exercise?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

What function does the heart do?

a)

Protects organs and produces red blood cells.

b)

Generates heat.

c)

Breaks down food into nutrients.

d)

Acts as pump, which moves the blood.

50.

Which type of blood enters the blood capillary at A?

a)

blood high in oxygen and low in carbon dioxide

b)

blood high in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide

c)

blood low in oxygen and low in carbon dioxide

d)

blood low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide

51.

The structure labelled 8 is called

a)

trachea

b)

bronchi

c)

diaphragm

d)

alveoli

52.

Which of the following shows the correct representation of the parts of the human respiratory system by the glass tube, balloon and rubber sheet respectively?

a)

Glass tube: Q; Balloon: R; Rubber Sheet: S

b)

Glass tube: P; Balloon: R; Rubber Sheet: S

c)

Glass tube: P; Balloon: Q; Rubber Sheet: R

d)

Glass tube: Q; Balloon: S; Rubber Sheet: R

53.

In which part does gaseous exchange take place?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

The manipulated variable in the above experiment is

a)

lung capacity

b)

age

c)

height

d)

lung capacity compared to height

55.

A conclusion that you could make from the data is

a)

A large lung capacity increases the height of a student

b)

Taller individuals have larger lung capacities

c)

Shorter pupils will eventually grow larger lungs

d)

lung capacity is caused by height

56.

Put these parts in the order in which oxygenated air would pass through the respiratory system with 1 being the first place and 4 being the last place. Record your answer as a four digit number (no spaces)

(a)  

57.

Why did Gerald's breathing rate decrease gradually?

a)

There is an excess storage of air in the lungs.

b)

He does not need any energy when he is resting.

c)

He returns to his normal breathing rate as less oxygen is needed.

d)

Less oxygen is taken in since the cells in his body have been overworked.

58.

The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of…

a)

mechanical digestion

b)

chemical digestion

c)

peristalsis

d)

absorption

59.

The organ labelled “1” is called the

a)

trachea

b)

bronchi

c)

esophagus

d)

small intestine

60.

What is the purpose or importance of peristalsis?

a)
To move food through the digestive system
b)
To aid in breathing
c)
To help with blood circulation
d)
To regulate body temperature
61.

The function of structure 3 is

a)

absorption of water

b)

mechanical digestion

c)

storage of nutrients

d)

peristalsis

62.

Reorder the following steps of the digestive system

a)

esophagus

b)

stomach

c)

small intestine

d)

large intestine

1)
2)
3)
4)
63.

What is the responding variable in this experiment?

a)

time after meal has been ingested

b)

type of food ingested

c)

person being tested

d)

amount of nutrients in the blood

64.

What structure in the digestive system is located at point B?

a)

mouth

b)

esophagus

c)

stomach

d)

small intestine

65.

The villi is where the digestive system connects with the __________________ system.

a)

circulatory

b)

respiratory

c)

nervous

d)

excretory

66.

If I step on a nail...what type of neuron takes that signal to the brain and spinal cord?

a)

interneurons

b)

motor

c)

sensory

d)

receptors

67.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

Brain

1.

Name of structure 1

b)

coordinate and control body activities

2.

Function of structure 1

c)

spinal cord

3.

Name of structure 2

d)

coordinate reflexes

4.

Function of structure 2

68.

When you react to catch a dropped ruler your body reacts in this order:

a)

1) muscles contract 2) eyes sense ruler move 3) message sent to brain 4) message sent to the muscles

b)

1) message sent to muscles 2) muscles contract 3) message sent to brain 4) eyes sense ruler move

c)

1) eyes contract 2) muscles sent to brain 3) message sense moves 4) ruler is sent to muscles

d)

1) eyes sense ruler move 2) message sent to brain 3) message sent to muscles 4) muscles contract

69.

Neurons that send information from the brain TO THE MUSCLES.

a)

sensory neurons

b)

arteries

c)

veins

d)

motor neurons

70.

What is NOT true about a REFLEX?

a)

It is a QUICK, automatic response to a stimulus.

b)

They are mostly controlled by the spinal cord.

c)

An example is blinking.

d)

They are controlled by the heart.

71.

What structure is labelled #1?

a)

motor neuron

b)

interneuron

c)

reflex

d)

sensory neuron

72.

A diet high in saturated fat can lead to high blood pressure. Which of the following treatments would be most effective for treating high blood pressure?

a)

prescribing blood thinners to help the blood move move easily through the blood vessels

b)

practicing breathing exercises to strengthen the diaphragm muscles

c)

reducing the amount of gluten in the diet to reduce irritation of the villi

d)

playing video games to strengthen hand-eye coordination

73.

People who are lactose intolerant are missing the enzyme that breaks down the sugar in dairy products such as milk. When they eat dairy, they suffer from bloating, cramps and diarrhea. LACTAID pills contain this missing enzyme and can be eaten alongside dairy products to help reduce these symptoms. How do LACTAID pills help sufferers of this disorder?

a)

they increase absorption of nutrients in the stomach

b)

they increase chemical digestion of dairy products into nutrients

c)

they increase absorption of water in the small intestine

d)

they slow down the digestion of nutrients in the stomach

74.

Pneumonia is a lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Which of the following describes possible effects of pneumonia?

a)

shallow breathing caused by damage to the diaphragm

b)

general tiredness and weakness from poor gas exchange in alveoli

c)

wheezing from narrowed bronchi which reduces air flow to lungs

d)

loss of voice from swelling of larynx

75.

A brain tumor occurs when a mass of cells grow uncontrolled within the brain. How will a brain tumor affect the transmission of nerve impulses?

a)

the body cannot receive information from stimuli

b)

muscles cannot contract and expand

c)

motor neurons cannot stimulate muscles

d)

interneurons cannot interpret the message properly

76.

Which of the following describes how genetics can affect human health?

a)

Type I diabetes tends to run in family's, passed down from parent to child

b)

Type II diabetes can develop in part because of poor nutritional choices

c)

Rates of asthma tend to be higher in more polluted areas

d)

Influenza spreads quickly where populations of people are concentrated

77.

Match the descriptions with the medical research or technology. Record your answer as a three digit number (no spaces)

(a)  

78.

Use the information above to match the claim, evidence and reasoning. Record your answer as a three digit number.

(a)  

79.

The medicine wheel is a symbolic representation of

a)

The history of indigenous peoples

b)

Health and cycles of life

c)

Mother Earth

d)

Cleansing ceremony

80.

Which of the four elements does the burning of sacred plants symbolize?

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Fire

d)

Mother Earth

81.

Which of the four elements does the four sacred plants (sage, cedar, sweetgrass, tobacco) symbolize?

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Fire

d)

Mother Earth

82.

Which of the following are the four life stages?

a)

birth, youth, adult, death

b)

spring, summer, winter, fall

c)

fire/sun, air, water, earth

d)

eagle, bear, wolf, buffalo

83.

Which of the following is a way we can strengthen our neural connections?

a)

learning a new language

b)

practicing a sport

c)

studying for a science test

d)

All of the above

84.

Someone with brain damage to the Broca's area may no longer be able to speak. According to neuroplasticity theory, why might the person recover their speech?

a)

Broca's areas grows back

b)

More white matter develops around the neurons in this area

c)

new neurons develop linking together the already established neural network

d)

there is an increase in the grey matter in the Broca's compared to before the accident

85.

Your grandfather decides to learn how to play Fifa 19. You tell him:

a)

this is impossible because your brain, as you grow older, only loses its ability to function at full capacity.

b)

sure lets practice and play together, the brain continues to change and learn even as grown ups, he will be an awesome play partner since he is on retirement now.

c)

Are you sure you can handle it?

d)

even if we practice over and over, I will still beat you grandpa, you are too old for me!

86.

What is neuroplasticity?

a)

The brain's ability to heal from injuries

b)

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections

c)

The brain's ability to store memories

d)

The brain's ability to control emotions

87.
Learning changes your brain by: 
a)
Creating new neural pathways
b)
Decreasing neural output 
c)
creating more melatonin
d)
Synaptic Pruning