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(7) Cell Unit Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What term describes the smallest unit that can perform all of the functions necessary for life?

a)

a single cell

b)

a cell nucleus

c)

a cell membrane

d)

a multicellular organism

2.

Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells have some parts in common. Which of the following pairs of parts would you find in both types of cells?

a)

cytoplasm and nucleus

b)

cell membrane and cytoplasm

c)

DNA and membrane-bound organelles

d)

cell membrane and membrane-bound organelles

3.

According to Theodor Schwann, all parts of organisms are made up of which of the following?

a)

cells

b)

nuclei

c)

organs

d)

organelles

4.

Robert Hooke was the first person to describe cells. Which of the following instruments did he use to make his observations?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

What did Robert Virchow observe about cell division?

a)

cells have a nuclei

b)

cells move around

c)

cells have cell membranes

d)

cells come from other cells

6.

Some dog foods contain corn and wheat that provide the dog with carbohydrates. Why are carbohydrates important to cell processes?

a)

They make amino acids.

b)

They form cell membranes.

c)

They are a source of energy.

d)

They help chemical processes happen.

7.

Ms. Salis explains to her class that sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) atoms bond to make table salt (NaCl). Which is the best description of table salt?

a)

It is a cell.

b)

Its is an atom

c)

It is an element.

d)

It is a compound.

8.

Which of these is one of the six most common elements found in the human body?

a)

iron

b)

helium

c)

oxygen

d)

water

9.

Alejandro is doing a science experiment. He is given a substance made up of one of the four main types of molecules found in the cells of living things. He notices that the substance does not mix with water. Based on the fact that it does not mix with water, what can Alejandro conclude about the molecule?

a)

It is a lipid.

b)

It is a protein

c)

It is a nucleic acid.

d)

It is a carbohydrate.

10.

DNA stores genetic information. What type of molecule is DNA?

a)

lipid

b)

protein

c)

nucleic acid

d)

carbohydrate

11.

Under a high-powered microscope, Dan sees a cellular organelle. The organelle has a double membrane, and the inner membrane is folded. The organelle contains its own DNA. Which organelle does Dan see?

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

mitochondrion

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

12.

In what way could two eukaryotic cells be different from each other?

a)

One eukaryotic cell could have cytoplasm while another does not.

b)

One eukaryotic cell could have a cell membrane while another does not.

c)

Two eukaryotic cells could differ in the number and types of organelles they contain.

d)

Two eukaryotic cells could differ in the number and types of prokaryotes they contain.

13.

Which of the following describes the cytoskeleton?

a)

a web of proteins that gives shape and support to the cell

b)

a membrane-bound organelle that contains genetic material

c)

the outer covering of a cell that separates it from the environment

d)

the structure that contains the information about how to make a cell’s proteins

14.

What is the main function of chloroplasts in a plant cell?

a)

They produce proteins.

b)

They store water and food.

c)

They perform photosynthesis.

d)

They protect cells from the surrounding environment.

15.

Jun Ming puts a slide of a eukaryotic cell under a microscope. The following diagram represents what Jun Ming observes. Which of the following choices best describes the structures labeled A?

a)

These structures do not have membranes.

b)

These structures transport substances throughout the cell.

c)

These structures produce energy for the cell in the form of ATP.

d)

These structures contain DNA and have a folded inner membrane.

16.

Which of the following kingdoms belong to domain Eukarya?

a)

Bacteria, Archaea, Protista

b)

Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi

c)

Animalia, Eubacteria, Archaebacteria

d)

Protista, Fungi, Plantae

17.

Into which kingdom do multicellular organisms having cells with cell walls, but no chloroplasts belong?

a)

Protista

b)

Plantae

c)

Fungi

d)

Animalia

18.

Which kingdom contains organisms that acquire nutrients through ingestion?

a)

Protista

b)

Fungi

c)

Animalia

d)

Plantae

19.

Which kingdom contains organisms that acquire nutrients through photosynthesis and contain cell walls and chloroplasts?

a)

Eubacteria

b)

Plantae

c)

Fungi

d)

Animalia

20.

Which kingdom contains any eukaryote organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungi?

a)

Protista

b)

Eubacteria

c)

Archaebacteria

d)

Bacteria

21.

Which statement best explains the relationship between structure and function in an organism?

a)

Structure and function refer to the different tissue types within an organism.

b)

Structure and function refer to the jobs of tissues, organs, and organ systems.

c)

Structure and function refer to the locations of tissues, organs, and organ systems.

d)

Structure and function refer to the locations and jobs of different tissues, organs, and organ systems working together.

22.

A cactus is covered with a waxy layer to prevent water loss. Which type of tissue is this?

a)

nervous

b)

skeletal

c)

protective

d)

connective

23.

Which is a type of tissue that both plants and animals have?

a)

nerve

b)

ground

c)

protective

d)

connective

24.

The diagram shows parts of the human body. These parts work together to help you digest the food you eat. Which term describes the stomach?

a)

cell

b)

organ

c)

tissue

d)

organ system

25.

Eugene is studying the levels of structural organization of an animal’s body. Which level would describe a dog’s eye?

a)

organ

b)

tissue

c)

organism

d)

organ system

26.

In one type of cell division, a single cell forms two new cells. This process is called mitosis. What is a reason that human skin cells frequently undergo mitosis?

a)

to get energy for the body

b)

to prevent bruises on the body

c)

to replace dead or damaged skin cells

d)

to replace dead or damaged muscle cells

27.

Cells must be able to perform certain functions in order to survive. Which of the following must all cells do to survive?

a)

obtain energy

b)

absorb wastes

c)

utilize oxygen

d)

continue growing

28.

Organisms can respond to changes in their environment in order to maintain a balance, called homeostasis. What does a tree do to maintain homeostasis during the winter months?

a)

shivers

b)

hibernates

c)

absorbs sun

d)

loses leaves

29.

Molecules move in and out of a cell by diffusion. The picture shows a cell and molecules both inside and outside the cell. How will the molecules in this illustration move as a result of diffusion?

a)

into the cell

b)

out of the cell

c)

into another cell

d)

to the external environment

30.

Homeostasis is necessary for a cell to survive. What is the definition of homeostasis?

a)

the elimination of wastes

b)

the division of cells to form new cells

c)

the maintenance of a stable internal environment

d)

the process by which energy from the sun is used to make food

31.

Which of the following levels of classification contain the greatest number of organisms?

a)

domain

b)

kingdom

c)

phylum

d)

class

32.

Which molecules make up proteins?

a)

amino acids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

phospholipids

d)

carbohydrates

33.

The diagram below shows the two main parts of the human body’s central nervous system. According to the diagram, which term best describes the spinal cord?

a)

cell

b)

organ

c)

tissue

d)

organ system

34.

The following picture shows a prokaryotic organism. What part of the organism is labeled A ?

a)

DNA

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell membrane

d)

membrane-bound organelle

35.

Which term describes the adaptation of cells, organs, or organ systems for a specific function?

a)

structure

b)

specialization

c)

multicellular organism

d)

level of cellular organization

36.

In which of the following kingdoms would you place prokaryote cells that have no nuclei or membrane-bound organelles?

a)

Animalia

b)

Plantae

c)

Eubacteria

d)

Protista

37.

This diagram shows a living cell. What evidence exists in the diagram to explain that it is a plant cell and not an animal cell?

a)

the nucleus

b)

the cell wall

c)

the ribosomes

d)

the mitochondrion

38.

What is a difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

a)

Only prokaryotic cells have cytoplasm.

b)

Only eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane.

c)

Only prokaryotic cells have genetic material.

d)

Only eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

39.

Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells have some parts that are different. Which of the following would you find only in a eukaryotic cell?

a)

a nucleus

b)

a cell membrane

c)

DNA in the cytoplasm

d)

organelles without membranes

40.

Some organisms consist of one cell. Other organisms consist of multiple cells. Which of the following is true of cells in a multicellular organism?

a)

All cells have the same function.

b)

Every cell has a different function.

c)

Different types of cells have the same function.

d)

Different types of cells have different functions.

41.

What is mitosis?

a)

the process by which plants make their own food

b)

the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food

c)

the maintenance of a stable internal environment

d)

the process in which a cell divides and forms two identical nuclei