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Cells

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a protective structure that encloses a cell and controls what enters and leaves the cell

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell wall

d)

mitochondria

2.

a gel-like substance that fills the inside of a cell

a)

cell wall

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

3.

a small cell structure that makes proteins

a)

golgi body

b)

cytoplasm

c)

ribosome

d)

lysosome

4.

the substance that makes up the instructions for building a cell’s components and for carrying out its life functions

a)

DNA

b)

ribosome

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi body

5.

a large organelle that contains a cell’s DNA; only found in some cell types

a)

DNA

b)

ribosome

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

6.

organelles that convert energy in nutrients into usable energy

a)

nucleus

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosome

7.

a membrane-enclosed structure in a cell that performs a certain function for the cell

a)

unicellular

b)

organelle

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

8.

a cell structure that uses the sun’s energy to make sugar through the process of photosynthesis

a)

protein

b)

chloroplast

c)

nucleus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

9.

a protective outer structure that lies just outside the cell membrane of some cells

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell membrane

10.

The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

11.

The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

12.

What can only be found in plant cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

13.

What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells because it helps to provide structure and support?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondrion

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Vacuole

14.
Cell membranes are found in
a)
Only animal cells
b)
Only plant cells
c)
Some plant and animal cells
d)
All plant and animal cells
15.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Prokaryotic cells are found only in multicellular organisms

b)

Eukaryotic cells are found only in unicellular organisms

c)

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not

d)

Prokaryotic cells have DNA and eukaryotic cells do not

16.

Why is a cell membrane important to both plant and animal cells?

a)

It stores food and water.

b)

It controls the activities of the cell.

c)

It uses energy from the Sun to perform photosynthesis.

d)

It provides a barrier between the cell and its environment.

17.

Different cell organelles perform different functions. Which cells would most likely have the largest vacuoles?

a)

Cells found in a fox

b)

Cells found in a maple tree

c)

Cells found in a desk

d)

Cells found in a butterfly

18.
When observing cells, which of the following pieces of equipment is most appropriate?
a)
Hand lens
b)
Telescope
c)
Petri dish
d)
Microscope
19.

An organism is multicellular and is a heterotroph? What might it be?

a)

An Animal and a Plant

b)

A plant

c)

A fungus or an Animal

d)

Bacteria and Protists

20.

Which of the following are Prokaryotes?

a)

Turtles and Snakes

b)

Birds and Fish

c)

Mammals and Reptiles

d)

Bacteria

21.

How are organisms named according to binomial nomenclature

a)

species and genus

b)

genus and species

c)

kingdom and phylum

d)

phylum and kingdom

22.

Who came up with the 2 named system?

a)

Carolus Linneaus

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Mrs. McClure

23.

Which of the following does not have a nucleus?

a)

animals

b)

bacteria

c)

plants

d)

protists

24.

Which of the following is the name for a black rat?

a)

Canus lupus familaris

b)

Mus musculus

c)

Felis domesticus

d)

Rattus rattus

25.

All Eukaryotes....

a)

have a cell wall

b)

have a nucleus

c)

are heterotrophic

d)

are autotrophic

26.

4 needs of living things are

a)

Water, Food, Maintaining Homeostasis, Oxygen

b)

Water, Food, Oxygen, Living Space

c)

Food, Oxygen, Living Space, Maintaining Homeostasis

d)

Water, Food, Maintaining Homeostasis, Living Space

27.

Which Characteristic is shown here:

Green plants produce their own food through photosynthesis?

a)

All living things obtain and use energy

b)

All living things maintain an internal balance

c)

All living things grow and develop

d)

All living things contain DNA

28.

Which characterisitic is shown here:

An amoeba is a unicellular organism

a)

All living things maintain an internal balance

b)

All living things reproduce

c)

All living things contain cells

d)

All living things grow and develop

29.

Which characteristic is shown here:

It is thought that humans and chimpanzees once shared a common ancestor

a)

All living things respond to stimuli

b)

All living things grow and develop

c)

All living things evolve as a population

d)

All living things contain DNA

30.

Which of the following are unicellular?

a)

Frogs

b)

Turtles

c)

Roses

d)

Yeast

31.

What characteristic is shown here:

A caterpiller hibernates in a cocoon and emerges as a butterfly

a)

All living things maintain an internal balance

b)

All living things are made of cells

c)

All living things grow and develop

d)

All living things obtain and use energy

32.

What is the scientific name for a house mouse?  

a)

Rattus rattus

b)

Homo sapien

c)

Canis lupus familiaris

d)

Mus musculus

33.

Foods that contain proteins include...

a)

Meat and Nuts

b)

Pasta and Bread

c)

Butter and Oils

d)

Oranges and Apples