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Cell Structure and Function

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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Class
Date
1.

Students using a microscope to look for structures present in four different cells. the students placed an X for each structure that was viewed for each cell on the table shown.


Which cell that was viewed is most likely a prokaryote?

a)

Cell W

b)

Cell X

c)

Cell Y

d)

Cell Z

2.

A student groups different types of cells as shown.


Which table heading should the student use for the two groups?

a)

1. Animal Cells 2. Plant Cells

b)

1. Prokaryotic Cells 2. Eukaryotic Cells

c)

1. Mobile Cells 2. Motile Cells

d)

1. Fungal Cells 2. Bacterial Cells

3.

The picture shows a student using a microscope to study a prepared slide of a single-celled organism.


A single-cell organism can be classified as a prokaryote based on the absence of -

a)

a cell membrane

b)

ribosomes

c)

chromosomes

d)

a nucleus

4.

4. Some students used the information they gathered from lab investigations to prepare a table. They entered the table in their lab notebooks.


Which of these correctly identifies the two cells described in the table?

a)

Cell 1 is eukaryotic, and Cell 2 is prokaryotic.

b)

Cell 1 is prokaryotic, and Cell 2 is eukaryotic.

c)

Both Cell 1 and Cell 2 are eukaryotic.

d)

Both Cell 1 and Cell 2 are prokaryotic

5.

Both euglena (eukaryote) and cyanobacteria (prokaryote) are photosynthetic unicellular organisms found in pond water. The feature that distinguishes euglena from cyanobacteria is the -

a)

ability to maintain homeostasis

b)

presence of ribosomes

c)

ability to reproduce

d)

presence of a nuclear membrane

6.

A student produces a labeled drawing of a virus for a presentation. The student states that a capsid has a function similar to the nuclear membrane found in animal cells.


Which of these describes the similar functions of capsids and nuclear membranes?

a)

Both transport proteins throughout the structures.

b)

Both provide energy for activities in the structures.

c)

Both protect genetic information for the structures.

d)

Both code for the proteins needed for the reproduction of the structures.

7.

In 1898 Friedrich Loeffler and Paul Frosch found evidence that the cause of the highly contagious hoof-and-mouth disease in livestock was a microscope infectious particle. It was discovered that this particle requires a host cell to reproduce.


Which pathogen is most likely responsible for causing hoof-and-mouth disease in livestock?

a)

a bacterium, because it is contagious

b)

a fungus, because it infects livestock

c)

a protist, because it is microscopic

d)

a virus, because it requires a host cell to reproduce

8.

Which of these describes a difference between viruses and cells?

a)

Cells contain protein, and viruses contain only carbohydrates.

b)

Viruses have flagella, and cells have only cilia.

c)

Cells reproduce independently and viruses require a host to reproduce.

d)

Viruses have membranes

9.

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) often infects and destroys CD4 T-cells. These CD4 T-cells are one of many kinds of white blood cells that are an important part of the immune system, which protect the body.


The most common danger related to the destruction of CD4 T cells is -

a)

an increase in the risk of high blood pressure

b)

an increase in the threat of diseases caused by microorganisms and viruses

c)

a decrease in the flow of blood to vital organs

d)

a decrease in the amount of oxygen being transported to issues.

10.

The picture shows a 3D model of a virus called a bacteriophage. Bacteriophages can infect bacteria such as E.coli.


In what way are the bacteriophage and E.coli alike?

a)

they contain antibodies

b)

they reproduce by mitosis

c)

they have identical genomes

d)

they lack membrane-bound organelles

11.

Which description best identifies this type of cellular transport?

a)

Active transport, because energy is being used to move molecules against the concentration gradient

b)

Facilitated diffusion, because energy is being used to move molecules with the concentration gradient

c)

Osmosis, because energy is being used to move molecules with the concentration gradient

d)

Endocytosis, because energy is not being used to move molecules against the concentration gradient.

12.

In a study of physical endurance, researchers observed significant increases in the heart rates and breathing rates of participants immediately after they engaged in strenuous exercise.


Which statement best explains the increase in the heart rate and breathing rate during exercise?

a)

the water concentration in the blood increases.

b)

body cells require increased oxygen as energy is expended.

c)

muscle cells increase in temperature and require fluid to reduce the temperature.

d)

an increase in muscle activity causes increases in glucose levels in red blood cells.

13.

The picture shows a contractile vacuole of a unicellular freshwater organism. The contractile vacuole regulates the flow of water into and out of the cell in an aquatic environment.


What condition caused the contractile vacuole to fill with water?

a)

the concentration of water is greater outside the cell than inside the cell.

b)

the temperature of water in the vacuole is higher than the temperature of its environment.

c)

the concentration of water inside the cell is the same as the concentration outside the cell.

d)

The temperature of water in the vacuole is lower than the temperature of its environment.

14.

This diagram shows cellular activity across a cell membrane.


Which two process does this diagram most directly model?

a)

energy conversion and synthesis of new molecules

b)

synthesis of new molecules and homeostasis

c)

transport of molecules and energy conversions

d)

homeostasis and transport of molecules

15.

Some students used vinegar to dissolve away the cells of these eggs and used these eggs as models of human red blood cells. The students observed the changes in the eggs when they were placed in different solutions.


Which statement best describes the role of the cell membrane in this model?

a)

the cell membrane is an impermeable barrier that prevents water from entering the cell.

b)

the cell membrane allows solutes to enter the cell, which causes the cell to shrink.

c)

the cell membrane allows water to enter and leave the cell.

d)

the cell membrane removes solutes from the environment.

16.
Before cells can divide, what must be copied?
a)
mitochondria
b)
cytoplasm
c)
DNA
d)
Cell Wall
17.
The division of the nucleus is known as:
a)
Synthesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
G1
d)
G2
18.
Uncontrollable cell growth is known as _____
a)
obesity
b)
cancer
c)
diabetes
d)
hepatitis
19.
The ___________ holds the replicated sister chromatids together.
a)
centriole
b)
chromosomes
c)
centromere
d)
cycles
20.
In the G1 stage of the cell cycle, the cell
a)
Grows
b)
Matures
c)
Carries on normal activities
d)
All of the above
21.
The structure labeled A is a(n)
a)
chromatid
b)
centriole
c)
centromere
d)
chromophere
22.
The structures labeled B are
a)
centrioles
b)
chromatids
c)
centromeres
d)
chromopheres
23.
In the S stage of interphase_______________
a)
the cell grows
b)
the nucleus divides
c)
the cell membrane divides
d)
the DNA is replicated
24.
Which of the following shows the correct order for mitosis
a)
Prophase, telophase, anaphase, metaphase
b)
telophase, metaphase, anaphase, prophase
c)
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
d)
prophase, metaphase, telophase, anaphase
25.
What stage is this?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
26.

The division of the cytoplasm is called

a)

mitosis

b)

interphase

c)

cytokinesis

d)

somatic

27.
What stage is this?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
28.

What is the purpose the the cell cycle checkpoints?

a)

To repair damaged cells before they enter cell division.

b)

To remove damaged cells from an organism.

29.
What stage is this?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
30.
What stage is this?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
31.

What is the first checkpoint of the cell cycle?

a)

Mitosis checkpoint

b)

G1 checkpoint

c)

G2 checkpoint

32.
During what stage does the G1, S and G2 phases happen?
a)
Interphase
b)
M phase
c)
Mitosis
d)
Cytokinesis
33.
When you start with 1 cell, at the end of mitosis, how many identical cells will you have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
34.

How many cell cycle checkpoints are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

35.
This is the cell cycle checkpoint that makes sure DNA has been replicated correctly during S phase.
a)
G1 Checkpoint
b)
G2 Checkpoint
c)
M Checkpoint
d)
I Checkpoint
36.
This picture represents what type of cell transport?
a)
endocytosis
b)
exocytosis
c)
osmosis
d)
passive transport
37.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
38.
Which is true about active transport?
a)
It requires energy
b)
it does not require energy
c)
It moves substances down the concentration gradient
d)
it moves material from high to low concentration
39.
The concentration of water is higher in the soil than in plant root cells. Water moves into root cells of a plant by...
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Osmosis
40.
Molecules diffusing with the concentration gradient through a protein channel is...
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Osmosis
41.
In a nerve cell, ATP energy is used to pump sodium (Na) out of the cell and potassium (K) into the cell. This is an example of...
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Osmosis
42.
Food is moved into the cell by ________________________.
a)
endocytosis
b)
diffusion
c)
exocytosis
d)
osmosis
43.
This cell organelle helps organisms maintain homeostasis by controlling what substances may enter or leave cells.
a)
vacuole
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane
d)
cell wall
44.
The cell below is in a _________ solution.
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
45.
The cell below is in a _____________ solution.
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
46.
A cell in an isotonic solution will
a)
swell
b)
shrink
c)
stay the same size
d)
impossible to tell
47.
When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution water
a)
moves from the inside of the cell to the solution
b)
moves from the solution to the inside of the cell
c)
moves equally in and out of the cell
d)
none of these
48.
During pinocytosis, the cell takes in liquids. 
a)
True
b)
False
49.
What type of transport is this?
a)
facilitated diffusion
b)
active transport
c)
diffusion
d)
osmosis
50.
Active transport requires ______, moves materials from __________________, and goes _______ the concentration gradient.
a)
No energy, low to high, against
b)
ATP, high to low, with
c)
ATP, low to high, with
d)
ATP, low to high, against
51.
A cell will __________________ in a hypotonic solution.
a)
swell and perhaps burst (lyse)
b)
shrink
c)
the size of the cell will not change
d)
the size of the cell will change from large to small and from small to large
52.
The difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another is called 
a)
diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
concentration gradient
d)
passive transport
53.
A molecule that diffuses down a concentration gradient goes from an area of ______ concentration into an area of ______ concentration.
a)
high, low
b)
low, high
c)
passive, active
d)
active, passive
54.
Two examples of passive transport are
a)
Earth and Sun
b)
Diffusion and Osmosis
c)
Energy and Wind
d)
None of the above
55.
What is homeostasis?
a)
How the body releases oxygen
b)
Passive transportation 
c)
How the body regulates itself for survival
d)
Active transport
56.

Which of the following is true for both bacteria and viruses?

a)

both contain genetic material

b)

can be killed using antibiotics

c)

have a cell membrane

d)

have a protein coat

57.

Prokaryotic cells are different than eukaryotic cells in that

a)

prokaryotic cells are living and eukaryotic cells are non living

b)

prokaryotic cells don't have a true nucleus and organelles with a membrane

c)

prokaryotic cells are much larger than eukaryotic cells

d)

prokaryotic cells require oxygen and eukaryotic cells do not

58.

One important way to control the spread of viruses is through

a)

the use of vaccines

b)

drinking a lot of tea

c)

the use of other types of bacteria

d)

the use of antibiotics

59.

What type of cells contain a nucleus?

a)

bacterial cells

b)

virus cells

c)

prokaryotic cells

d)

eukaryotic cells

60.
Viruses are...
a)
prokaryotic
b)
eukaryotic
c)
non-living
d)
endospores