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Cell Structure and Function Exam

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is the control center of the cell?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Endoplastmic reticulum

2.

This is made of DNA and is the storage area for all genetic information.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Chloroplast

3.

This is the site of protein synthesis in the cell.

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Protein

c)

Ribosome

d)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

4.

When newly formed proteins leave the rough endoplasmic reticulum, they are transported to this organelle where the proteins are sorted and packaged.

a)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Ribosome

5.

The part of the cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cytoskeleton

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Chloroplasts

6.

The part of the cell that contains strong digestive enzymes to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids into smaller molecules that can be used by the rest of the cell.

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Peroxisome

c)

Vacuole

d)

Mitochondria

7.

The place where lipids are manufactured.

a)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Ribosome

8.

This organelle consists two types of fibers called microtubules and microfilaments.

a)

Centriole

b)

DNA

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cytoskeleton

9.

This is a large structure in a plant cell that is filled with water creating turgor pressure.

a)

Closet

b)

Vacuole

c)

Vesicle

d)

Nucleolus

10.

This is the site of photosynthesis in a plant cell.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Vessicle

d)

Lysosome

11.

This organelle is composed of tough,stringy, cellulose fibers.

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Plasma membrane

12.

The type of endoplasmic reticulum to which ribosomes are attached.

a)

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Soft endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Bumpy endoplasmic reticulum

13.

This organelle helps to clean up or destroy any debris that might build up inside the cell.

a)

Peroxisome

b)

Detrivore

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosome

14.

This organelle has an internal membrane system called thylakoids.

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chromoplast

d)

Chloroplast

15.

This is the site of cellular respiration.

a)

Mitochondia

b)

Mitral valve

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Nucleus

16.

In animal cells, this organelle helps organize the microtubules that are used to separate chromosomes during cell division.

a)

Centromeres

b)

Centrioles

c)

Mitosis

d)

Green Lines

17.

The process of converting food into a form of energy the cell can use

a)

Ingestion

b)

Digestion

c)

Egestion

d)

Respiration

18.

The process of breaking down food particles small enough to be used by the cells.

a)

Ingestion

b)

Digestion

c)

Egestion

d)

Respiration

19.

The process of taking in food and water into cell.

a)

Ingestion

b)

Digestion

c)

Egestion

d)

Respiration

20.

The process of getting rid of liquid cell waste.

a)

Secretion

b)

Excretion

c)

Defecation

d)

Biosynthesis

21.

The ability to respond to a stimulus

a)

Irritability

b)

Biosynthesis

c)

Egestion

d)

Excretion

22.

Using the energy obtained from foods for growth and repair.

a)

Secretion

b)

Excretion

c)

Biosynthesis

d)

Egestion

23.

A cell that has a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

a)

Unicellular

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Colonial

d)

Prokaryotic

24.

Which of the following is not included in the cell theory?

a)

The cell is the basic unit of structure for all living things.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of function for all living things.

c)

All cells are produced by mitosis.

d)

All cells come from preexisting cells.

25.

All cells fall into two broad categories based on whether or not they:

a)

Have a cell membrane

b)

Contain DNA

c)

Have ribosomes

d)

Have a nucleus

26.

All of the following would be considered apart of the nucleus except:

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleoplasm

c)

Chromosomes

d)

Nuclear Membrane

27.

Which of the following pairs of organelles would be involved with cell movement and the separation of chromomes during cell division?

a)

Microtubules and Microfilaments

b)

Cytoplasm and Ribosome

c)

Chloroplasts and Mitochondria

d)

Lysosomes and nucleolus

28.

Who was the first person to use the word "cell"?

a)

Robert Hooke

b)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

c)

Schleiden

d)

Schwann

29.

Unlike the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, the rough endoplasmic reticulum has _________attached to it.

a)

Centrioles

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Cristae

d)

ribosomes

30.

Which one of the following is the correct order of the levels of cellular organization from the simplest to most complex?

a)

Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

b)

Organ system, Organs, Tissues, Cells

c)

Tissues, Organs, Cells, Organ systems

d)

Cells, Tissues, Organ,System, Organs

31.

An organism that is capable of making its own food through photosynthesis is called:

a)

Autotroph

b)

Heterotroph

c)

Unicellular

d)

Decomposer

32.

The primary component of the cell wall is a tough, stringy, carbohydrate called:

a)

Amino acid

b)

Cellulose

c)

Starch

d)

Lipid

33.

Which one of the following helps plants to remain rigid?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Central vacuole

d)

Chloroplasts

34.

The movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration is called"

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Active Transport

d)

Isotonic

35.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of active transport?

a)

Active transport is to move a substance from a low to a high concentration.

b)

Active transport is required for facilitated diffusion

c)

Active transport required energy

d)

Active transport is required for Phagocytosis and pinocytosis

36.

When comparing two solutions, the solution with the higher solute concentration is:

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Isotonic

c)

Hypotonic

d)

Saturated

37.

When particles move across the membrane from a high concentration to a low concentration and required help from a transport, it is called:

a)

Osmosis

b)

Active Transport

c)

Diffusion

d)

Facilitated diffusion

38.

The net movement of water across the cell membrane occurs:

a)

From the hypertonic side to the hypotonic side

b)

From the hypotonic side to the hypertonic side

c)

From an isotonic solution to another isotonic solution

d)

Only with the help of transport proteins that require energy

39.

Human red blood cells would undergo plasmolysis if they were placed in which of the following solutions?

a)

Hypotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Isotonic

d)

Saturated