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Cell specialization

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an unspecialized cell that can become many different types of cells?

a)

stem cell

b)

eukaryotic cell

c)

prokaryotic cell

d)

gamete

2.

Which long specialized cell helps transmits information quickly throughout an organism?

a)

neuron cell

b)

enzyme cell

c)

muscle cell

d)

blood cell

3.

Which cell is specialized by having lots of mitochondria for energy and protein fibers for movement?

a)

skin cell

b)

nerve cell

c)

blood cell

d)

muscle cell

4.

How does a stem cell become a muscle or nerve cell

a)

activation of different genes

b)

fertilization of gametes

c)

mitosis

d)

meiosis

5.

Cells

a)

have the same DNA regardless of type

b)

have DNA based on cell type

6.

Stem cells becoming specialized cells (e.g. nerve, blood, skin, etc.) is called...

a)

cell fertilization

b)

cell differentiation

c)

cell division

d)

cell cycle

7.

Round cells without nuclei that use hemoglobin and iron to carry oxygen throughout the body are

a)

muscle cells

b)

stem cells

c)

blood cells

d)

nerve cells

8.

Section of DNA that code for different traits or proteins are

a)

genes

b)

chromosomes

c)

genomes

d)

plasmid

9.

Gene activation is responsible for all of the following except...

a)

cell specialization

b)

cell differentiation

c)

cell fertilization

10.

Why would someone be against stem cell research?

a)

stem cells can cause pollution

b)

stem cells can come from embryos

c)

stem cells can come from bone tissue

d)

stem cells aren't natural cells

11.
This type of cell is found in males and is responsible for reproduction.
a)
sperm cell
b)
egg cell
c)
muscle cell
d)
nerve cell
12.
This type of cell sends messages throughout the body in the form of electrical impuses.
a)
nerve
b)
gamete
c)
muscle
d)
skin
13.
This type of cell expands and contracts to allow for movement.
a)
nerve cell
b)
platelet
c)
muscle cell
d)
bone cell
14.
This type of cell carries oxygen throughout the body.
a)
gamete
b)
platelet
c)
white blood cell
d)
red blood cell
15.
This type of cell fights infection.
a)
red blood cell
b)
platelet
c)
white blood cell
d)
antibacterial cell
16.
This type of cell is found in females and is needed for reproduction.
a)
egg cell
b)
sperm cell
c)
fertilization cell
d)
yolk cell
17.
This type of cell helps the blood to clot.
a)
red blood cell
b)
platelet
c)
white blood cell
d)
brain cell
18.
This type of cell stores energy that can be used for the body's processes. It is what makes up adipose tissue.
a)
fat cell
b)
bone cell
c)
muscle cell
d)
nerve cell
19.
This type of cell is not yet specialized, but has the ability to turn into a variety of specialized cell types. It is used in research to treat a variety of medical ailments and diseases.
a)
stem cell
b)
bone cell
c)
nerve cell
d)
gamete
20.
This type of cell serves as a protective barrier and makes up the largest organ in the human body.
a)
bone
b)
skin
c)
red blood cell
d)
white blood cell
21.
Sperm and egg cells are both known as what type of cell?
a)
fetus
b)
embryo
c)
stem
d)
gamete

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