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Topic 1: Lessons 1-3

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

To produce energy for the cell

b)

To move materials into and out of the cell

c)

To provide structure and support for the cell

d)

To package and deliver materials to other organelles within the cell

2.

Which structure, found in both animal and plant cells, controls what materials enter and exit the cell?

a)

Structure 1

b)

Structure 2

c)

Structure 3

d)

Structure 4

3.

What is chlorophyll?

a)

The substance found in green plants that conducts photosynthesis.

b)

The organelle that breaks down and recycles materials within an animal cell.

c)

The organelle that controls and coordinates the cell's functions and activities.

d)

The organelle that is larger in plant cells and stores water, nutrients, and waste for the cell.

4.

What organelle creates energy for a cell?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondrion

5.

What type of cell are mitochondria found in?

a)

Plant only

b)

Animal only

c)

Plant and Animal Cells

d)

Neither type of cell

6.

What is the difference between a multicellular and a unicellular organism?

a)

Multicellular = 1 cell

Unicellular = 1 cell

b)

Multicellular = 2 or more cells

Unicellular = 1 cell

c)

Multicellular = 2 or more cells

Unicellular = 2 or more cells

d)

Multicellular = 1 cell

Unicellular = 2 or more cells

7.

What is the best description of the function of the Golgi Apparatus?

a)

Produces proteins

b)

Controls what materials enter and exit a cell

c)

Creates glucose (sugar) for the cell

d)

Packages and delivers materials to other organelles of the cell

8.

What is the function of a cell wall for a plant cell?

a)

To control what materials enter and exit the cell

b)

To provide structure and support for the cell

c)

To create glucose (sugar) for the cell using the energy captured from the Sun

d)

To transport materials within the cell

9.

The dark spot within each cell, that we also observed in class when we stained our cheek cells, is known as what organelle?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

10.

Cells have a majority of organelles in common with one another. Which choice correctly identifies the organelles that are specific to a plant cell?

a)

Cell Membrane and Ribosomes

b)

Cell Wall and Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast and Cytoplasm

d)

Cell Wall and Chloroplast

11.

What is the function of the ribosome?

a)

To transport materials within the cell

b)

To control what enters and exits the cell

c)

To create (synthesize) proteins

d)

To provide structure and support for the cell

12.

The gel-like material that holds the organelles within the cell and also allows the organelles and other materials to move around the inside of the cell is known as the ______.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Chlorophyll

13.

A cell is composed of ________ that help to carry out the life functions.

a)

Organisms

b)

Microorganisms

c)

Organs

d)

Organelles

14.

A microscope has an ocular lens of 10x and three objective lenses (5x, 15x, and 25x). What is the lowest total magntification?

a)

5x

b)

50x

c)

150x

d)

250x

15.

A microscope has an ocular lens of 10x and three objective lenses (5x, 15x, and 25x). What is the highest total magntification?

a)

25x

b)

55x

c)

150x

d)

250x

16.

Which knob on a microscope is used to move the stage up and down and first bring the specimen into view/focus?

a)

Base

b)

Revolving Nosepiece

c)

Coarse Adjustment Knob

d)

Fine Adjustment Knob

17.

Which knob on a microscope is used to sharpen an image and make it more clear when switching between objective lenses?

a)

Base

b)

Revolving Nosepiece

c)

Coarse Adjustment Knob

d)

Fine Adjustment Knob

18.

All of the organisms are considered living because they all contain at least one ____.

a)

Pint of blood

b)

Organ

c)

Cell

d)

Wing/arm

19.

The organelle that holds water, food (nutrients), and waste for a cell is known as a ______.

a)

Vacuole

b)

Ribosome

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cell Membrane

20.

The organelle that contains the DNA of a cell and performs the life function of regulation for the cell (controlling and coordinating all cell activities) is known as the ______.

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Vacuole

d)

Lysosome

e)

Nucleus

21.

What is the difference between passive and active transport?

a)

Passive = Uses energy

Active = Uses energy

b)

Passive = Doesn't use energy

Active = Uses energy

c)

Passive = Doesn't use energy

Active = Doesn't use energy

d)

Passive = Uses energy

Active = Doesn't use energy

22.

If a cell uses energy to bring materials into itself, then it is known as which type of active transport?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

23.

If a cell uses energy to send materials out of itself, then it is known as which type of active transport?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

24.

If a cell moves particles/molecules of a substance (not water) into itself without using any energy, then it is known as which type of transport?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

25.

If a cell moves water into or out of itself without using any energy, then it is known as which type of transport?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

26.

If a cell moves particles/molecules that are too large to fit through the cell membrane through protein channels without using any energy, then it is known as which type of transport?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

27.

How do materials move during passive transport?

a)

From an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, WITH the use of energy

b)

From an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, WITHOUT the use of energy

c)

Materials cannot move during passive transport, since there is no energy

d)

From an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, WITH the use of energy

28.

How do materials move during active transport?

a)

From an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, WITH the use of energy

b)

From an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, WITHOUT the use of energy

c)

Materials will move randomly since there is so much energy involved and no control over movement

d)

From an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, WITHOUT the use of energy

29.

As you read the diagram from left to right, the particles moved across the cell membrane to become more even on both sides (inside and outside of the cell). This is an example of what type of transport?

a)

Endocytosis, an active transport

b)

Exocytosis, an active transport

c)

Diffusion, an active transport

d)

Diffusion, a passive transport

30.

Identify which type of transport is being shown for each diagram.

a)

Left = Active

Right = Active

b)

Left = Passive

Right = Active

c)

Left = Passive

Right = Passive

d)

Left = Active

Right = Passive

31.

Identify which of the following are considered active transport. (Select all that apply)

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

32.

Identify which of the following are considered passive transport. (Select all that apply)

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

e)

Facilitated Diffusion

33.

Molecules (not water) are being moved from high to low without the use of energy. This best describes which type of transport?

a)

Exocytosis

b)

Diffusion

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Osmosis

34.

Identify the types of solutions that would cause the cells to react in the way shown.

a)

Left = Hypertonic

Middle = Isotonic

Right = Hypotonic

b)

Left = Hypotonic

Middle = Isotonic

Right = Hypertonic

c)

Left = Isotonic

Middle = Hypotonic

Right = Hypertonic

d)

Left = Hypertonic

Middle = Hypotonic

Right = Isotonic

35.

Water is able to move into and out of the cells in each of the solutions by ______.

a)

Passive transport known as osmosis

b)

Active transport known as osmosis

c)

Endocytosis and Exocytosis, which are passive transports

d)

Active Transport known as Facilitated Diffusion

36.

What do both passive and active transport have in common?

a)

The both use energy

b)

They both don't use energy

c)

They both move particles

d)

They both move particles from higher concentrations to lower concentrations

e)

They both move particles from lower concentrations to higher concentrations

37.

This is a small rounded structure that is considered the waste remover of the cell. It uses chemicals to break down particles and waste that the cell no longer needs.

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Lysosomes

38.

Sac within the cytoplasm that STORES fluid, plants have a larger one that stores food and water.

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

cell wall

d)

ribosome

39.

This bean-shaped organelle is considered the "powerhouse" of the cell. It performs respiration and produces ENERGY!

a)

Ribosome

b)

Vacuole

c)

Golgi Body

d)

Mitochondria

40.

This cell part controls and regulates (coordinates) the cells activities. It contains the genetic information (DNA) of a cell and is visible under a microscope when stained.

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Nucleus

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

41.

Only found in plant cells

"solar panels"

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

42.
What organelle is considered to be the “gatekeeper” for plant and animal cells?

a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleous
d)
Cell Membrane
43.

All cells -----

a)

come from other dead cells

b)

come from other living cells

c)

crystallize out of the air

44.

  There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?

a)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

c)

Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.

d)

All cells come from pre-existing cells.

45.

What does a 'region with high concentration' mean?

a)

SMALL number of particles

b)

LARGE number of particles

c)

UNEVEN number of particles

d)

no particles

46.
What is the diffusion of water only across a cell or semi-permeable membrane?
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Passive Transport
47.

The dashed line represents the semi-permeable membrane of a cell. There are 5 water molecules within the cell and 1 water molecule outside of the cell. Which way will the water molecules move during osmosis?

a)

Out of the cell, so the cell shrinks (gets smaller).

b)

Out of the cell, so the cell swells (gets bigger).

c)

Into the cell, so the cell shrinks (gets smaller).

d)

Into the cell, so the cell swells (gets bigger).

48.
Active transport requires energy because...
a)

The cell is moving something against a concentration gradient (from a lower concentration into a higher concentration)

b)

The cell is moving something with a concentration gradient (from a higher concentration to a lower concentration)

49.

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Endocytosis
d)
Facilitated Diffusion
50.
Homeostasis
a)
allows for a wildly fluctuating internal environment
b)
is impossible in vertebrates
c)

is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

d)

is the maintenance of a relatively stable external environment

51.
The cell below is in a _________ solution.
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
52.
The cell below is in a _____________ solution.
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
53.
How does a cell maintain homeostasis?
a)
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
b)
Flexibility
c)
Protective barrier
d)
Structure and support
54.
In this image, the cell is using which type of molecular transport?
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion 
c)
Endocytosis
d)
Exocytosis 
55.

The Cell Theory states - (select all that apply)

a)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and function of living things

b)

All cells are created from existing cells

c)

All cells reproduce sexually

d)

All living organisms are made from cells

56.

This picture represents which type of active transport?

a)

diffusion

b)
endocytosis
c)
exocytosis
d)
osmosis
57.

Most energy that is released during respiration is produced in the ____

a)

sky

b)

mitochondria

c)

stoma

d)

chloroplast

58.
"Garbage collectors" of the cell that remove waste: 
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Centrioles
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Nucleus
59.

ATP = Energy

The process shown is displaying how molecules are being moved from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. This movement of molecules is known as what type of transport?

a)

Facilitated Diffusion

b)

Active Transport

c)

Osmosis

d)

Passive Transport

e)

Endo-osmosis

60.
The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:
a)
compensating
b)
homeostasis
c)
balancing
d)
routine