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Misc Cell Things AP Bio

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is NOT part of the cell theory?

a)

all cells come from existing cells

b)

all living things are made of cells

c)

all cells have a nucleus

d)

Cells are the basic unit and structure of all living things

2.

An amoeba is a unicellular, animal-like protist that lives in ponds and streams. According to the cell theory, where did this cell come from?

a)

another pre-existing amoeba cell

b)

energy from the sun allowed the protist to reproduce

c)

a multicellular organism

d)

the nonliving environment

3.

How are unicellular organisms different from multicellular organisms?

a)

There are no differences

b)

Unicellular organisms are made of many cells

c)

Unicellular organisms are only classified as prokaryotes

d)

Unicellular organisms are made of only 1 cell

4.

What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

molecule

d)

human

5.

Which type of cellular junction form a "quilted seal" between cells?

a)

Tight junctions

b)

Desmosomes (anchor junctions)

c)

Gap Junctions

6.

A type of inter-cellular connection in which the outermost portions of the two cell membranes have a tight seal together is termed a(n)

a)

tight junction

b)

intermediate junction

c)

gap junction

d)

desmosome (anchor junction)

7.

The membranes of cells are spot welded together to form reinforced structural units that also allow the tissue to move and stretch. Skin cells have these kind of junctions.

a)
gap junctions
b)
tight junctions
c)

desmosomes (anchor junctions)

8.
Allows for a flow of ions to between adjacent heart cells, permitting contractions
a)

Desmosomes (anchor junctions)

b)
Tight Junction
c)
Gap Junction
d)
plasmodesmata
9.
This junction allows communication between two cells with adjoining plasma membrane channels.
a)

Desmosomes (anchor junctions)

b)
TIght Junctions
c)
Gap Junctions
d)
Plasmodesmata
10.
Which type of cell junction prevents adjacent cells from being separated or overstretched?
a)
Tight junctions
b)
Gap junctions
c)

Desmosomes (anchor juncctions)

11.

ATP is required for which of the following?

a)

Facilitated Diffusion

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Osmosis

d)

Simple Diffusion

12.

Which answer best describes what the cell membrane is made of?

a)

Phospholipids

b)

Proteins

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Glycogen

13.

Osmosis is....

a)

the diffusion of water.

b)

the movement of water from low water concentration to high water concentration.

c)

a process that requires ATP.

d)

a form of active diffusion.

14.

Chromatin can be described as....

a)

a threadlike material composed of DNA and proteins.

b)

an extracellular matrix that supports the cell.

c)

the organelle responsible for intracellular transport.

d)

a semipermeable membrane that allows "things" in and out of the cell.

15.

Which type of diffusion is represented?

a)

Facilitated diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Diffusion

16.

Which type of solution has the same solute concentration inside of and outside of the cell?

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

17.

The cell shrunk in size, which means it was placed in a ____ solution.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

18.

The cell expanded in size to the point of lysing (bursting), which means it was placed in a ____ solution.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

19.

The cell shows water moving in and out equally, which means it was placed in a ___ solution.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

20.

where does water move

a)

lower to lower water potential

b)

higher to higher water potential

c)

low to high water potential

d)

high to low water potential

21.

What are plasmodesmata?

a)

Tight junctions found in plants

b)

Gap junctions found in bacteria

c)

Large gap junctions found in plants

d)

Anchor junctions found in plants

22.

What is the large gap junction found in plants?

a)

Desmosomes

b)

tight junctions

c)

loose junctions

d)

plasmodesmata

23.

Where is the DNA found in a prokaryotic cell?

a)

in the ribosomes

b)

floating around in the cytoplasm 

c)

attached to the cell membrane

d)

in the nucleus

24.

Which of the following provide evidence for the hypothesis that prokaryotes evolved before eukaryotes.

a)

prokaryotes are more complex

b)

eukaryotes are multicellular which makes them simpler

c)

prokaryotes have no nucleus and fewer genes

d)

prokaryotes grow into eukaryotes

25.

The Theory of Endosymbiosis explains:

a)

how bacteria live

b)

the origin of Eukaryotes

c)

Why cells rely on one another

d)

how species develop

26.

Which of the following is evidence to support the endosymbiotic theory?

a)

Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA, which is similar to prokaryotic DNA.

b)

Fossil evidence shows that the first forms of life were prokaryotic cells.

c)

All eukaryotic cells have a double-layered membrane composed of phosplipids and proteins.

d)

Prokaryotes have the same number and types of enzymes as eukaryotes.

27.

Are eukaryotes multicellular or unicellular?

a)

multicellular

b)

unicellular

c)

both unicellular and multicellular

28.
Theory that says eukaryotic cells formed from symbiosis among several different prokaryotes.
a)
Natural Selection
b)
Biogenesis Theory
c)
Evolutionary Theory
d)
Endosymbiotic Theory
29.

Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have:

ribosomes

cell membranes

a)

false

b)

true

30.

Eukaryotes are thought to have evolved by a prokaryote engulfing one heterotrophic bacteria and one photosynthetic bacterium.

a)

false

b)

true

31.

Mitochondria , chloroplast , and bacteria are similar in size.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

What are evidence to support endosymbiotic theory?

a)

Mitochondria is found outside the cells

b)

Mitochondria and chloroplast have 70S ribosomes.

c)

Mitochondria and chloroplast have a double membrane, similar to the cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria and chloroplast have their own genetic material (DNA)

33.

Which statement below correctly explains and gives the importance of the endosymbiotic theory? (Select ALL that apply.)

a)

The endosymbiotic theory states that the inner and outer membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum indicates these were once free living organisms which were taken into an early cell via endocytosis. The theory was further supported by the presence of prokaryotic ribosomes and replication of the endoplasmic reticulum via binary fission.

b)

The endosymbiotic theory states that the inner and outer membrane of the mitochondria indicates these were once free living organisms which were taken into an early cell via endocytosis. The theory was further supported by the presence of prokaryotic ribosomes and replication of mitochondria via binary fission.

c)

The endosymbiotic theory states that through endocytosis, early prokaryotic cells were able to bring in additional nutrients. These additional nutrients provided important energy that drove evolution of these prokaryotic cells into the eukaryotic cells seen today in more advanced organisms.

d)

The endosymbiotic theory states that through endocytosis, early prokaryotic cells were able to bring in early energy rich eukaryotic cells. The energy provided drove evolution of these prokaryotic cells into the eukaryotic cells seen today in more advanced organisms.

34.

The image depicts a shuffled order of the events that led to a eukaryotic cells according to the Endosymbiotic Theory. Put them in order.

a)

B

b)

A

c)

C

d)

E

e)

D

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
35.

Which of the following make up mitotic spindle?

a)

Intermediate filaments

b)

Microtubules

c)

Nuclear Lamins

d)

Actin filaments

36.

Microtubules are

a)

rope like

b)

mesh like

c)

hollow tubes

d)

interlocking chains and ropes

37.

The end of a growing microtubule is rich in which type of tubulin?

a)

GTP bound tubulin molecules

b)

GDP bound molecules

c)

ATP bound tubulin

d)

ADP bound molecules

38.

Supportive tissues such as bone, get their strength from

a)

cells

b)

extracellular matrix

c)

cytoskeleton filaments

39.

In connective tissues the tensile strength of the tissue is provided by

a)

Proteoglycans

b)

Collagen

c)

Actin

d)

Cellulose

40.

Which of the following is NOT true of gap junctions?

a)

They allow inorganic ions and small water-soluble molecules to move directly between cells.

b)

They allow ATP-driven pumps to move substances from one cell to another

c)

They allow an electrical and a metabolic coupling between the cells. They may be opened or closed as needed.

41.

In the extracellular matrix of animal tissues, which of the following molecules allows the matrix to resist compression?

a)

Integrin

b)

Collagen

c)

Fibronectin

d)

Proteoglycans

42.

Cadherin proteins:

a)

create an electrical and metabolic coupling between epithelial cells

b)

link epithelial cells together by binding to similar cadherins in adjacent epithelial cells.

c)

allow ions and small molecules to pass from one plant cell to another.

d)

anchor epithelial cells to the basal lamina.

43.

Which type of epithelial junction plays a role in an epithelial sheet’s ability to develop tension or change its shape by contraction?

a)

Desmosome

b)

Gap junction

c)

Tight junction

d)

Adherens junction

44.

Which is the toughest and most durable of the three types of cytoskeletal filaments?

a)

Intermediate filaments

b)

Microtubules

c)

Actin Filaments

45.

In the extracellular matrix of animal tissues, which of the following molecules attract water to keep cells hydrated and cushioned?

a)

Integrin

b)

Collagen

c)

Fibronectin

d)

Proteoglycans

46.

Whip-like structure on outside of the cell (used for movement)

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cilia

c)

Flagella

d)

Microvilli

47.

Hair-like structures used for movement and sensing things in the environment.

a)

cilia

b)

pili

c)

flagella

d)

pseudopodia

48.

A structure used to control water balance in a unicellular organism by releasing excess water. (basically, a microscopic bladder.)

a)

contractile vacuole

b)

pili

c)

nucleus

d)

large vacuole

49.

Which of these are cytoskeleton fibers?

a)

microtubules

b)

intermediate filaments

c)

microfilaments

d)

dynein

e)

microflagella

50.

These are made of two thin actin chains that are twisted around one another. They are found in almost every cell, and are numerous in muscle cells and in cells that move by changing shape

a)

microtubles

b)

intermeadiate filaments

c)

microfilaments

d)

cytoplasm

51.

This type of cytoskeleton is responsible for pulling replicated chromosomes to opposite ends of a dividing cell.

a)

Microfilament

b)

Intermediate filament

c)

Microtubules

d)

Actin filament

52.

Passive transport

a)

Does not require input of energy and moves against gradient

b)

Does not require input of energy and moves with gradient

c)

Requires input of energy and moves against gradient

d)

Requires input of energy and moves with gradient

53.

Facilitated diffusion

a)

Does not use transport proteins and is a type of active transport

b)

Does not use transport proteins and is a type of passive transport

c)

Uses transport proteins and is a type of active transport

d)

Uses transport proteins and is a type of passive transport

54.

Endocytosis

a)

Does not require ATP and allows large particles to enter the cell

b)

Does not require ATP and allows large particles to leave the cell

c)

Requires ATP and allows large particles to enter the cell

d)

Requires ATP and allows large particles to leave the cell

55.

How does oxygen enter blood cells in the lungs?

a)

Active transport

b)

Bulk transport

c)

Facilitated transport

d)

Simple diffusion

56.

What protein generally moves the vesicles towards the minus end of the microtubles, toward the nucleus?

a)

Actin

b)

Dynein

c)

Kinase

d)

Myosin

57.

Channels that perforate plant cell wall

a)

Plasmodesmata

b)

Tight junctions

c)

Desmosomes

d)

Gap junctions

58.

Which of the following is the main function of intermediate filaments?

a)

Cytoplasmic streaming

b)

Cellular motility

c)

Separate chromosomes in dividing cells

d)

Fix organelles in place

59.

Intermediate filaments are found in what structure?

a)

The mitotic spindle

b)

Desmosomes

c)

Cilia

d)

Centrosome

60.

All of the following are plant cell wall components except:

a)

Cellulose

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

Polysaccharides

61.

Which of the following contain the 9+2 arrangement of microtubules?

a)

cilia

b)

centrioles

c)

flagella

d)

Cilia and flagella

62.

The extracellular matrix is thought to participate in the regulation of the animal cell behaviour by communicating information from the outside to inside of the cell via which of the following?

a)

DNA and RNA

b)

Nucleus

c)

Integrin

d)

Gap junction

63.

What is the difference between the cilia and flagella?

a)

Cilia are short, hair like appendages extending from the surface of a living cell. Flagella are long, threadlike appendages on the surface of a living cell.

b)

Eukaryotic cilia and flagella are motile organelles built on a scaffold of doublet microtubules and powered by dynein ATPase motors.

64.

.What cells have flagella and cilia?👏

a)

Cilia show rotational motion like a motor; they are very fast moving

b)

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain structures known as cilia and flagella. These extensions from the cell surface aid in cell movement.

65.

What are the string-like components of the cytoplasm from largest to smallest?

a)

actin filaments, intermediate filaments, microtubules

b)

intermediate filaments, microtubules, actin filaments

c)

microtubules, intermediate filaments, actin filaments

66.

What is dynamic instability?

a)

Occurs in microtubules, when they randomly grow and retract.

b)

Occurs in microtubules, where they stop growing and retracting.

c)

Ions interact with microtubules, causing them to be unstable.

67.

How do cilia move?

a)

kinesin are linked to one actin filament and walk along a neighbor actin filament

b)

dynein are linked to one actin filament and walk along a neighbor actin filament

c)

kinesin are linked to one microtubule and walk along a neighbor microtubule

d)

dynein are linked to one microtubule and walk along a neighbor microtubule

68.

________________ is the process of capturing a substance or particle from outside the cell by engulfing it with the cell membrane. It uses energy in the form of ATP.

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Isocytosis

d)

Kinicytosis

69.

Phagocytosis or cellular eating, occurs when the dissolved materials enter the cell. The plasma membrane engulfs the solid material, forming a phagocytic vesicle.

a)

true

b)

false

70.

Pinocytosis, or cellular drinking, occurs when the plasma membrane folds inward to form a channel allowing dissolved substances to enter the cell.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

What are the macromolecule components of proteoglycans? (Choose all that apply.)

a)

lipid

b)

protein

c)

nucleic acid

d)

carbohydrate

72.

What is circular DNA called?

a)

plasmid

b)

chromosome

c)

chromatin

d)

chromatid

73.

What is DIFFUSION?

a)
b)
74.

Diffusion & Facilitated Diffusion are both __________ transport.

a)

Passive

b)

Active

c)

Easy

d)

Free

75.

What is the movement of particles with the concentration gradient using protein "helpers"?

a)

diffusion

b)

facilitated diffusion

c)

active transport

d)

enzymatic reactions

76.

Facilitated diffusion needs what to get particles from one side of the membrane to the other?

a)

a membrane-spanning protein

b)

a surface protein

c)

a phospholipid

d)

a carbohydrate

77.

The condition in which all acting influences are balanced.

a)

equilibrium

b)

dynamic equilibrium

c)

net movement

78.

Small changes of particles moving across the membrane that sum together to produce no net change.

a)

equilibrium

b)

dynamic equilibrium

c)

net movement

79.

The number of molecules moving one direction minus the number of molecules moving in the other direction.

a)

equilibrium

b)

dynamic equilibrium

c)

net movement

80.

occurs when the concentration of particles is higher in one area than another.

a)

concentration gradient

b)

concentration

c)

[high] --> [low]

81.

The relative amount of a given substance contained within a solution or in a particular volume of space; the amount of solute per unit volume of solution. The higher the concentration, the more solute is present.

a)

concentration gradient

b)

concentration

c)

[high] --> [low]

82.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Exocytosis
c)
Diffusion
d)
Sodium-Potassium Pump
83.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Exocytosis
c)
Active Transport
d)
Diffusion
84.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Facilitated Diffusion
c)
Active Transport Pump
d)
Osmosis
85.
What type of organelle is used during endocytosis and exocytosis?
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Golgi Body
c)
Vesicle
d)
Lysosome
86.

Particle of movement from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.

a)

Active transport

b)

Passive transport

87.
_______ regulates what enters and leaves a cell.  
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Cytoplasm
88.
Which cell is placed into a hypotonic environment? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
89.
 An animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution will
a)
Stay the same
b)
Shrink- get smaller
c)
Swell- get bigger

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