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Cells Test Review

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The basic unit of all living things is a(an)

(a)  

2.

Which type of cell has no nucleus or membrane bound organelles?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

c)

Plant

d)

Animal

3.

Which organelle(s) are found only in plant cells, and not animal cells?

a)

nucleus

b)

chloroplast

c)

Large central vacuole

d)

cell wall

e)

cell membrane

4.

The cell (a)   is a rigid structure that provides support for some cells.

5.

Which part of the microscope is C?

a)

Base

b)

Stage

c)

Slide

d)

Objectives

6.

Which part of the microscope is B?

a)

Base

b)

Stage

c)

Slide

d)

Objectives

7.

An Amoeba is a unicellular, animal-like protist that lives in ponds and streams. According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?

a)

another pre-existing amoeba cell.

b)

energy from sun that allowed the protist to reproduce.

c)

a multicellular organism.

d)

the nonliving environment.

8.

Rocks are not living because

a)

they never move

b)

they aren't needed for humans

c)

they are not made of cells

d)

they don't break down

9.

This cell is a(n)

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

10.

This cell is a(n)

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

11.

This cell is a prokaryote because it

a)

contains a nucleus

b)

has cytoplasm

c)

contains no nucleus

d)

has genetic material

12.

This cell is a eukaryote because it

a)

contains cytoplasm

b)

has a nucleus

c)

has no nucleus

d)

has DNA

13.
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells 
a)
prokaryotic cells 
b)
eukaryotic cells 
14.

Animal, fungi, plant, and protista cells are all examples of which type of cell?

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Prokaryotic

c)

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

15.

A cell biologist finds a cell without chloroplasts, but it still contains a nucleus, cell membrane, and a cytoplasm. What kind of cell is this?

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Plant

d)

Animal

16.

What happened that allowed cells to be studied?

a)

Cells increased in size.

b)

Scientists began to work together.

c)

Scientists became smarter.

d)

The microscope was invented and improved.

17.

What is a benefit of the development of the cell theory?

a)

Cells have made microscopes improve.

b)

There are less biologists today.

c)

There is more diseases on Earth now.

d)

Scientists now know much more about cells and bacteria, which allows them to better treat disease.

18.
When cells are damaged, new cells are created by cell division. How does the cell theory support this fact?
a)
It states that all cells have a nucleus which divides.
b)
It states that all living things are made up of one or more cells.
c)
It states that cells come from previously existing cells.
d)
 It states that the basic units of structure and function are cells.
19.

Which of the following controls movement of materials in and out of a cell?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

20.

The jellylike substance that contains proteins, nucleic acids, minerals, ions, and organelles is what?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Eukaryote

21.

A student wanted to know if guinea pigs prefer living in the dark. The student placed one guinea pig in a cage with half the cage covered to simulate night time and half uncovered to simulate daylight and then watched to see if the guinea pig spent most of his time on the dark side or light side. What is wrong with this experiment?

a)

The student should have at least three cages with a guinea pig inside to test the environmental conditions.

b)

The student should take the guinea pig out at least twice a day so it can have company.

c)

The student should add another guinea pig and watch what both of them do.

d)

The student should also track how much food the guinea pig eats.

22.

Some radish seeds were studied in this experiment. The seeds were placed in a dish lined with a moist paper towel. Choose all of the constants in this experiment.

a)

Temperature of petri dishes

b)

Type of seed

c)

Number of seeds

d)

Dish set up

e)

Seed growth

23.

Choose all the components of the cell theory.

a)

All living things are made up of cells

b)

Cells are made of organelles

c)

Cells are the basic unit of life

d)

All cells come from preexisting cells.

e)

All cells are microscopic

24.

Which of these is in order from least to most complex?

a)

Cells - tissues - organs - organ systems

b)

Cells - organs - tissues - organ systems

c)

Organ systems - tissues - organs - cells

d)

Tissues - organs - cells - organ systems

25.
Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X
 
a)
10x
b)
55x
c)
65x
d)
550x
26.

Which part connects to the base and supports the microscope head?

a)

back

b)

spine

c)

arm

d)

handle

27.

Which part supports the microscope?

a)

base

b)

bottom

c)

stand

d)

foot

28.

The specimen slide is placed on the ___

a)

platform

b)

table

c)

stage

d)

base

29.
If your teacher asks you to move a microscope to table, how do you carry it?
a)
by the body tube and the eyepiece
b)
with one hand
c)
one hand on the arm and the other under the base
d)
with one hand on the base and the other on the eyepiece.
30.
When you focus on a new specimen, always begin with
a)
low power and coarse adjustment.
b)
low power and fine adjustment
c)
high power and coarse adjustment
d)
high power and fine adjustment
31.

What does "cells come from other cells" mean?

a)

When cells move they need another cell to go with it.

b)

Cells can be created out of thin air.

c)

Cells are only created by other cells.

d)

Animal cells come from plant cells.

32.

The cell theory was not complete until Rudolph Virchow discovered that...

a)

cells are alive.

b)

there are two types of cells (prokaryotic/eukaryotic)

c)

all cells come from preexisting cells.

d)

cells are the basic building blocks of life.

33.
The invention of the microscope made it possible for people to discover and learn about
a)
Plants
b)
Skin 
c)
Animals 
d)
Cells
34.
What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?
a)
All living things have hair.
b)
All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.
c)
The cells of all living things have chloroplast.
d)
All living things can move. 
35.
What structures distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell?
a)
Plant cells have cell walls and ribosomes.
b)
Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.
c)
Plant cells have chloroplasts and ribosomes.
d)
Plant cells have chloroplasts and mitochondria.
36.
Which organism is made up of cells that have both a cell membrane and a cell wall?
a)
desert mouse
b)
human 
c)
maple tree
d)
zebra
37.

What is a dependent variable?

a)

an experimental subject that is purposefully not tested

b)

the variable that responds to the manipulated variable

c)

knowledge acquired by observation or experimentation

d)

a method of testing a hypothesis using controlled conditions and clearly defined variables

38.

What is an independent variable?

a)

the variable that is manipulated to test a hypothesis

b)

a theory that is proven with evidence, and widely accepted as true

c)

the variable that responds to the manipulated variable

d)

the variable that stays the same

39.

What is a constant variable?

a)

Responds to the independent variable

b)

Directly tested (and changed) by the scientist

c)

Intentionally kept the same by the scientist

d)

Intentionally omitted by the scientist

40.

Examine the graph. What is the independent variable?

a)

People in a Store

b)

Time of Day

c)

Chicken Pot Pie

41.

Examine the graph. What is the dependent variable?

a)

People in a Store

b)

Time of Day

c)

Chicken Pot Pie

42.

Describe the relationship of time and shopping patterns. The ___________________ is dependent upon the ___________________.

a)

...time of day is dependent upon the number of shoppers.

b)

...the number of shoppers is dependent upon the time of day.

c)

Chicken Pot Pie

43.

Convert from m to cm: 9 meters

a)

900 cm

b)

90 cm

c)

0.9 cm

d)

0.09 cm

44.

Convert 8 kilometers to meters

a)

800 m

b)

80,000 m

c)

8,000 m

d)

.008 m

45.
volume?
a)
48 mL
b)
48.2 mL
c)
48.25 mL
d)
4 mL
46.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the independent variable.
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
47.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp.  Identify the constant.
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
48.

Scientists wanted to study the effect of different flower pollen sources on the lifespan of honey bees. They studied six different groups, each with access to a combination of two different flower types. All six groups were treated the same except for type of flower source. The table below shows the average lifespan for each control group in hours.


Which of the following statements are supported by the data?

a)

Bees will exhibit the longest lifespan when feeding on sunflowers, rather than any flower whether in the study or not.

b)

When paired with tulips, daisies will result in the shortest bee lifespan as compared to tiger lilies or sunflowers

c)

Combining all five flowers will lead to the longest lifespan for the bees

d)

None of these

49.

Mr. Krabbs wants to make Bikini Bottoms a nicer place to live. He has created a new sauce that he thinks will reduce the production of body gas associated with eating crabby patties from the Krusty Krab. He recruits 100 customers with a history of gas problems. He has 50 of them (Group A) eat crabby patties with the new sauce. The other 50 (Group B) eat crabby patties with sauce that looks just like new sauce but is really just mixture of mayonnaise and food coloring. Both groups were told that they were getting the sauce that would reduce gas production. Two hours after eating the crabby patties, 30 customers in group A reported having fewer gas problems and 8 customers in group B reported having fewer gas problems.

Which people are in the control group?

a)

Group A

b)

Group B

c)

Both Groups

d)

There is no control group

50.

Shaniya performed multiple trials in her experiment to ensure that her experiment was reliable and valid.

a)

Repetition

b)

Repercussion

c)

Replication

d)

Regurgitation

51.

When scientists discover that current explanations do not fit the evidence they gained thorough observations and testing, what do scientists then do?

(Select 1 or more answers)

a)

Reject (get rid of) the explanation that does not fit the evidence.

b)

Modify (change) the explaination that does not fit the evidence.

c)

Continue to accept the explanation that does not fit the evidence.

d)

Ignore the new evidence that goes against the explaination.

52.

Choose all of the tools used for measuring volume.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
53.

Which of the following is a correct statement about the 2 images.

a)

The first image (left) is a graph and the second image is a data table (right).

b)

The first image (left) is a data table and the second image is a graph (right).

c)

They are both data tables.

d)

They are both graphs.

54.
What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?
a)
STABLE
b)
EQUAL
c)
COMPLETE
d)
CORRECT
55.

How are viruses different than bacteria, fungi, and parasites?

a)

Viruses are not living

b)

Viruses reproduce quickly

c)

Viruses can infect the cells of a variety of organisms

56.
What is mean by homeostasis?
a)
Controls and coordinates body activities through chemical 
b)
controls and coordinates body activities through electrical impulses
c)
For maintenance of a steady state in the internal environment
d)
remove metabolic waste products from the cel
57.
Kalinda was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science.  She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples.  Kalinda explained the difference by using nonscientific language.  Which statement did Kalinda use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?
a)
A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.
b)
A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.
c)
A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.
d)
A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.
58.
A scientific ____________ is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.
a)
law
b)
theory
c)
method
d)
variable
59.
New cells are formed from other existing cells, and that the cell is a fundamental unit of structure, function and organization in all living organisms.
a)
Fact
b)
Theory
c)
Law
60.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
61.

If you study for your test tomorrow, your score will be higher.

a)

hypothesis

b)

theory

c)

law

62.

Today I am...

a)

In class

b)

Remote