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Unit 1 (Cells) Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a biology class, Avery is asked to identify the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. What should Avery answer?

a)

Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus and Eukaryotic cells do not

b)

Prokaryotic cells are unicellular and Eukaryotic cells are multicellular.

c)

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, Eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus.

d)

Prokaryotic cells are plant cells and Eukaryotic cells are animal cells.

2.

Aria is studying how nutrients are absorbed by cells in the human body. What is the function of the cell membrane in this process?

a)

To protect and support the cell

b)

To perform different functions in each cell

c)

To control what enters and leaves the cell

d)

To form a hard outer covering for the cell

3.

In a science class, Evelyn is asked to categorize animals based on their cellular structure. Animals like humans, which are composed of many cells, are called

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Unicellular

d)

Multicellular

4.

In a science class, Isla is learning about different types of organisms. She is curious to know which types of organisms are Prokaryotes. Can you help her?

a)

Animals

b)

Plants

c)

Fungi

d)

Bacteria

5.

Mia is observing a microscopic organism under a microscope in her biology class. Based on its characteristics, what type of cell is she likely observing?

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Plant

d)

Animal

6.

In a science class, Liam and Abigail are learning about cells. They discover that both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have many differences, but also share some common features.  Which of the following may be found in either type of cell?

a)

Golgi bodies

b)

ribosomes

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

7.

In a biology class, Ava and Samuel are discussing cells. They want to know which of the following would be found in both eukaryotic AND prokaryotic cells?

a)

chloroplast

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

8.

During a biology class, Liam observed a slide under the microscope. The teacher asked, 'Type of cell shown?'

a)

Bacterial

b)

Prokaryotic

c)

Eukaryotic

d)

Red blood 

9.

In a biology class, Sophia is asked which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells found in humans?

a)

DNA is separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear membrane

b)

Large

c)

Complex 

d)

Lack membrane-bound organelles

10.

While studying microorganisms in a water sample from a local pond, Rohan observed various cells under the microscope. Which of the following characteristics would NOT be observed in a Prokaryotic cell found in the sample?

a)

unicellular

b)

floating DNA

c)

very small

d)

complexity

11.

In a high school biology class, Noah, Mia, and Ava are examining cells under a microscope. They observe cells from animals, fungi, plants, and protists. These cells are all examples of which type of cell?

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Prokaryotic

c)

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

12.

In a cell biology lab, Lily notices a cell under her microscope showing a cell wall, nucleus, and chloroplasts. Which of the following could the cell she is observing belong to?

a)

oak tree

b)

human

c)

bacteria

d)

cat hair

13.

In a cell biology class, James is learning about cell organelles. He is particularly interested in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum. What are the primary characteristics of the smooth ER?

a)

it does not have ribosomes on the membrane and makes lipids for the cell.

b)

it has ribosomes on the membrane and makes proteins for the cell.

c)

it has ribosomes on the membrane and makes lipids for the cell.

d)

it does not have ribosomes on the membrane and make glucose for the cell.

14.

In a biology class, Luna is learning about cell structures and comes across the rough endoplasmic reticulum. She understands that it

a)

does not have ribosomes on the membrane and transports proteins for the cell.

b)

does not have ribosomes and makes energy for the cell.

c)

does not have ribosomes and makes proteins for the cell.

d)

has ribosomes on the membrane and transports proteins for the cell.

15.

During a science fair, Hannah explains a process to Scarlett and Grace, showing a diagram and saying:


'Sunlight +6H2O + 6CO2 --> C6H12O6 +6O2'

What process is being described here?

a)

Cellular respiration

b)

Human respiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Solar energy

16.

During a marathon, Nora's body breaks down glucose in the presence of oxygen to release water, carbon dioxide, and energy (ATP). This process is known as ___________________.

a)

Human Respiration

b)

Cellular Respiration

c)

DNA Replication

d)

Photosynthesis

17.

During a biology class, Mia was asked about the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis. What is the correct answer?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

ADP

d)

Electron Transport

18.

During a science fair, Isla demonstrates how plants produce products through photosynthesis. What are these products?

a)

water and carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen and glucose

c)

oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

oxygen and water

19.

David is running a marathon and his muscles are working hard. What process is primarily responsible for providing the energy his muscles need?

a)

the breakdown of glucose  to release ATP

b)

the breakdown of glucose to release NADH

c)

the breakdown of glucose to release FADH

d)

the breakdown of glucose to release carbon

20.

During a science project, Nora observed that all living things do which of the following all the time (24/7)?

a)

Chemosynthesis

b)

Cellular respiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

All of the answers

21.

During a science project, Grace and Arjun observed that yeast cells produce carbon dioxide in sugar solution even in the absence of oxygen. What type of respiration is demonstrated by yeast under these conditions?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

22.

In a marathon, which type of respiration does Abigail's body use to produce the most energy?

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Homeostasis

23.

During a science project on energy production in cells, Noah asked William and Olivia, 'Where in the cell does aerobic respiration take place to produce energy for this experiment?'

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Cell membrane

24.

In a science project, Noah and Abigail compared the energy output of two types of muscle cells: one in the presence of oxygen and the other in its absence.  What conclusion can be drawn from their experiment? 

a)

Fermentation is more efficient because it produces a total of 34 ATP molecules. 

b)

Aerobic respiration is more efficient because it produces a total of 36 ATP molecules. 

c)

Aerobic respiration produces only 2 ATP molecules more than fermentation. 

d)

Fermentation and aerobic respiration both produce the same amount of ATP molecules. 

25.

Ethan is observing a cell under a microscope in a hypertonic solution. Which way is the water moving in this cell?

a)

Water will move out of the cell

b)

Water will move into the cell

26.

In a crowded concert, Liam uses specific pathways to move through the crowd to the front without pushing anyone aside, similar to how Facilitated Diffusion uses __ to aid in diffusion, but it does not require energy to function.

a)

Protein channels 

b)

Pumps 

c)

Vesicles

27.

Active Transport __________ require energy and uses the help of __________ to move nutrients into a cell against its concentration gradient.

a)

does, protein pumps

b)

does, cytoplasm

c)

does not, transport proteins

d)

does not, sodium pumps

28.

During a high school biology project, Liam, Maya, and Harper are examining the process of genetic variation in pea plants. They are particularly interested in the stage of MEIOSIS where crossing over occurs, which is the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad. At which stage does this happen?

a)

Anaphase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Prophase I

d)

Telophase I

29.

During a biology class, Arjun learned that sea turtles have 56 chromosomes in their somatic cells. Curious, he asked, 'How many chromosomes are in their gametes?'

a)

28

b)

56

c)

112

d)

46

30.

During a school science fair, Elijah demonstrates a cell model. At which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

31.

During a school science fair, Grace and Mia presented a model of a cell division process. In which stage of the process do two nuclei form, each enclosed by its own nuclear membrane?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

32.

During a high school biology class, Anika observes under the microscope that chromosomes condense and become visible. At which stage of cell division is this happening?

a)

prophase

b)

metaphase

c)

anaphase

d)

telophase

33.

During a school relay race, imagine teams as chromosomes. At which stage do the teams (chromosomes) pull away from each other and move to opposite ends of the track (cell)?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

34.
Fruit fly body cells have 8 chromosomes. After mitosis, you would expect a resulting fruit fly daughter cell to have ...
a)
16 chromosomes.
b)
46 chromosomes.
c)
8 chromosomes.
d)
4 chromosomes.
35.

In the cell, the organelle responsible for breaking down lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, damaged machinery, and harmful bacteria is the ___.

a)

Golgi Appaparatus

b)

Vesicle

c)

Vacuole

d)

Lysosome

36.

In a biology class, Arjun is learning about the central command center of both plant and animal cells, which houses DNA, oversees the creation of new cells, and manages cellular activities. What is this structure called?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuoles

37.

In a high school biology class, Avery, Isla, and William are learning about cell structures. They are particularly interested in the organelle known as the 'powerhouse of the cell,' which is the site of ATP (energy production) and cellular respiration in plants and animals. What is this organelle called?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuoles

38.

In a biology class, Noah is learning about where proteins are synthesized within a cell. Where does this process take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuoles

39.

Evelyn is studying the structure of a molecule in her biology class. She notes that it is made from amino acids. Which type of molecule is she studying?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

nucleic acids

40.
You are analyzing a compound in the laboratory. You find that it is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of two hydrogen atoms for each carbon atom. How will you classify the compound?
a)
lipid
b)
protein
c)
carbohydrate
d)
nucleic acid
41.
Fats, oils and cholesterol are all types of what?
a)
cell membranes
b)
hormones
hormones
c)
lipids
d)
fatty acids
42.
RNA and DNA are which type of macromolecules?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
nucleic acid
d)
protein
43.
Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is not water-permeable. This waxy coating is which of the following types of organic molecule?
a)
protein
b)
carbohydrate
c)
nucleic acid
d)
 lipid
44.
A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base form the building blocks of which organic compound?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
proteins
45.
The human body maintains a temperature of around 98.6 degrees at all times. Enzymes are involved in almost every chemical reaction in the body. Which of the following describes the connection between these two statements? 
a)
Enzymes function best at a specific temperature.
b)
The body needs to be warm to prevent hypothermia.
c)
The body is kept relatively warm to prevent too much enzyme action. 
d)
There is no connection between the two statements. 
46.
What is the function of macromolecule subunit below?
a)
energy
b)
catalyst
c)
stores genetic information
d)
composes the majority of the cell membrane
47.
Nucleotides are monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
48.
Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
proteins
49.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
50.
All polymers are made up of...
a)
monosaccharides
b)
monomers
c)
proteins
d)
None of these
51.

Enzymes belong to which class of macromolecules?

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

52.
Is found in the cell membrane as a bilayer. 
a)
lipids
b)
protein
c)
nucleic acid
d)
carbohydrate
53.

What type of asexual reproduction is it?

a)

budding

b)

regeneration

c)

sporulation

d)

binary fission

54.

Asexual reproduction has

a)

1 parent

b)

2 parents

55.

Sexual reproduction has

a)

1 parent

b)

2 parents

56.

Asexual reproduction creates offspring that are

a)

genetically identical to the parent

b)

different from the parent

c)

different from each other

d)

formed by 2 parents

57.

Budding, vegetative propagation, regeneration, and binary fission are all types of

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

asexual reproduction

58.

The purpose of cell division is

a)

growth

b)

evolution

c)

repair

d)

reproduction

59.
The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph?
a)
Enzymes increase the energy of the reactants.
b)
Enzymes decrease the energy level of the products.
c)
Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.
d)
Enzymes reverse the direction of the reaction.
60.
What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?
a)
The enzymes die.
b)

The shapes of the enzymes are altered and denature

c)
The enzymes' amino acid sequence changes.
d)
The enzymes remain the same
61.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?
a)
The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.
b)
The optimum pH of the enzyme is 5.8
c)
The enzyme’s activity increases as pH increases 5.0 to 9.0
d)
The enzyme’s activity is greater around pH of 8.0 .
62.

Name this phase of Meiosis

a)

Anaphase II

b)

Anaphase I

c)

Metaphase I

d)

Metaphase II

63.

Name this phase of Meiosis:

a)

Telophase I

b)

Prophase II

c)

Telophase II

d)

Anaphase II

64.

The phase in Meiosis in which 2 daughter cells are formed:

a)

Anaphase I

b)

Anaphase II

c)

Telophase I

d)

Metaphase II

65.

The phase of Meiosis in which chromatids separate:

a)

Prophase II

b)

Metaphase II

c)

Telophase II

d)

Anaphase II

66.

The phase of Meiosis in which tetrads are formed:

a)

Prophase I

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Anaphase I

d)

Telophase I

67.

Name this phase of Meiosis:

a)

Prophase II

b)

Metaphase I

c)

Metaphase II

d)

Anaphase II

68.

The phase of Meiosis in which homologous chromosomes are moved to opposite sides:

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Prophase I

c)

Telophase I

d)

Anaphase I

69.

The phase of Meiosis in which 4 daughter cells are formed:

a)

Telophase I

b)

Prophase II

c)

Anaphase II

d)

Telophase II

70.

The phase of Meiosis in which homologous chromosomes are moved to opposite sides:

a)

Metaphase I

b)

Prophase I

c)

Telophase I

d)

Anaphase I

71.

What is the basic unit of life?

a)

Atom

b)

Molecule

c)

Cell

d)

Tissue

72.
Which of the following lists structures in the human body from SMALLEST to LARGEST 
a)
organ, tissue, organelles, cells 
b)
cells, tissues, organelles, organs
c)
cells, tissues, organs, organelles
d)
organelles, cells, tissues, organs 
73.
Which term means "water-loving"?
a)
Cohesion
b)
Nonpolar
c)
Hydrophilic
d)
Hydrophobic
74.
What is the purpose  of an enzyme?
a)
give permission for the reaction
b)
raise activation energy
c)
speed up reactions
d)
control how many reactions occur
75.
Letter B...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products