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4th 6 Weeks Vocabulary quiz question bank

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function and structure of the nucleus?

a)

Structure: The jelly-like material that is within the cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane.

Function: Converts light energy into chemical energy.

b)

Structure: A large, oval-shaped structure that is enclosed in a membrane.

Function: Contains the genetic material responsible for controlling the activities of the cell.

2.

What is the function and structure of the vacuole?

a)

Structure: Large, round sac filled with fluid.

Function: Stores water, food, or waste materials for the cell.

b)

Structure: Bean- or peanut-shaped with internal membranes.

Function: Provides support to the organelles within the cell.

3.

What is the function and structure of the mitochondria?

a)

Structure: Bean- or peanut-shaped with internal membranes.

Function: Breaks down sugars to release energy in a form usable by the cell; the powerhouse of the cell.

b)

Structure: Green, oval-shaped structure that contains chlorophyll.

Function: Regulates the passage of materials in and out of the cell, protects and gives some structure.

4.

What is the Function and Structure of the Cell Membrane?

a)

Structure: A porous, thin tissue that forms the outer surface of the cytoplasm.

Function: Converts light energy into chemical energy.

b)

Structure: A porous, thin tissue that forms the outer surface of the cytoplasm.

Function: Regulates the passage of materials in and out of the cell, protects and provides structure.

5.

What is the function and structure of the cytoplasm?

a)

Structure: The jelly-like material within the cell, enclosed by the cell membrane.

Function: Provides support to the organelles within the cell.

b)

Structure: A porous, thin tissue forming the outer surface of the cytoplasm.

Function: Contains the genetic material responsible for controlling the activities of the cell.

6.

What is the function and structure of the chloroplast?

a)

Structure: A green, oval-shaped structure that contains chlorophyll.

Function: Converts light energy into chemical energy.

b)

Structure: Bean- or peanut-shaped with internal membranes.

Function: Contains the genetic material responsible for controlling the activities of the cell.

7.

Which model is a Animal Cell?

a)
b)
8.

Which model is a Plant Cell?

a)
b)
9.

Check all that apply. How can you tell the difference between a Plant Cell and an Animal Cell? (Hint: there's more than one right answer)

a)

Plant Cells have Mitochondria and Animal Cells do not

b)

Plant cells have a Cell Wall and Animal cells do not

c)

Animal cells have many small Vacuoles, while Plant cells have one large Vacuole

d)

Animal cells do not have Chloroplasts, but Plant cells do

e)

Plant cells have a square shape and Animal cells have a circular shape

10.

Every living organism is made up of one or more cells.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is a cell?

a)

The basic unit of structure and function in living organisms

b)

An organism

c)

Found only in animals, not in plants

12.

Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells?

a)

Chloroplasts and cell wall

b)

Cell wall and cell membrane

c)

Mitochondria and nucleus

13.
The nucleus is like the ____________ of the cell.
a)
foot
b)
hand
c)
stomach
d)
brain
14.

Which of the following converts food into energy for the cell?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell membrane

15.

The fluid that surrounds the organelles is similar to Jell-o.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Vacuole

16.

What do vacuoles do?

a)

They actually do not have an important role

b)

They protect the cell

c)

They are the brain of the cell

d)

They serve as storage areas for cells, particularly for water storage in plants

17.

If you were a bad guy trying to sneak into an animal cell, who would be there to stop you? (Hint: it's the outer layer)

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

cell membrane

d)

cell wall

18.

Which of the following is found ONLY in plant cells and provides structure for the cell?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

19.

There are two classifications of cells: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is the major difference between a Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cell?

a)

Eukaryotes have a nucleus.

b)

Prokaryotes have a nucleus.

c)

Eukaryotes have a membrane.

d)

Prokaryotes have sugars.

21.

Cellular respiration, which produces energy, occurs within me. I am present in both plant and animal cells. I am a powerhouse.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi Body

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Mitochondria

22.

I am the "brain" of the cell or the "control center" for everything happening within the cell. What am I?

a)

Golgi Body/Apparatus

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosome

23.

Photosynthesis takes place within me. What am I?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Chlorine

d)

Chloroplast

24.

I provide plant cells with their rigid shape. I am the...

a)

Cytoskeleton

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

25.

The function of providing protection and form to the plant cell is performed by _________.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

26.

Breaks down food to release energy. This is known as the power plant of the cell.

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Cell Wall

27.

The function of storing water, food (glucose/sugar), or wastes is performed by _________.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

28.

What is the clear, gel-like material in a cell that the cell’s organelles float in?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

29.

Where can you find chloroplasts?

a)

Only in plants

b)

Only in animals

c)

In both plants and animals

d)

In both animals and bacteria

30.

Why is the nucleus important?

a)

It gives the cell its energy

b)

It stores genetic information

c)

It uses sunlight for food

d)

It makes the proteins

31.

How confident do you feel about this content?

a)

Super confident! I get it all

b)

Pretty confident, I get most things

c)

Average, I'm unsure about a couple of things

d)

I don't feel at all confident

32.

Which organelle is needed for photosynthesis in a plant cell?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Chloroplast

33.

What was Robert Hooke observing when he discovered and coined the term "cell"?

a)

Animal

b)

Insect

c)

Seed

d)

Cork

34.

The _______ is the control center of the cell.

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

35.

What is #12 in this cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cell wall

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Vacuole

36.

Which organelle provides energy for the cell?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Lysosome

d)

Cytoplasm

37.

Who discovered that all animals are made of cells?

a)

Hooke

b)

Shleiden

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

38.

What controls the entry and exit of substances in a cell?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Lysosome

39.

Every living organism is made up of one or more cells.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which of the following lists these levels in the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex?

a)

cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms

b)

organisms, organ systems, organs, tissues, cells

c)

tissues, cells, organs, organisms, organ systems

d)

organs, organ systems, organisms, cells, tissues

41.

This organelle is where photosynthesis occurs. The pigment that makes it green is called what?

a)

Mitochondria, Chloroplast

b)

Lysosome, Chloroplast

c)

Chloroplast, Chlorophyll

d)

Vacuole, Chlorophyll

42.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

a)

All cells come from existing cells

b)

All cells have a nucleus

c)

All living things are made of cells

d)

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things

43.

All cells come from ___________ cells.

a)

pregnant

b)

pre-existing

c)

paternal

d)

pin size

44.

What is an organism made of one cell called?

a)

Unicellular organism

b)

Multicellular organism

45.
Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?
a)
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
b)
All cells are produced from other cells.
c)
Only animal cells are composed of cells.
d)
All living things are composed of cells.
46.

Which is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?

a)

New cells are produced from existing cells

b)

All living things are composed of cells

c)

Only eukaryotic cells have a nucleus

d)

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things

47.
How are unicellular organisms different from multicellular organisms? 
a)
There are no differences.
b)
They are made of many cells. 
c)
They are only classified as prokaryotes.
d)
They are made of only one cell. 
48.

A group of organs working together creates an:

a)

Organelle

b)

Organ

c)

Organ system

d)

Organism

49.

Choose the correct order from small to big.

a)

atom, molecule, organelle, tissue, cell

b)

organism, organ, cell, tissue

c)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

atom, organelle, organ, organism

50.

The thick, rigid boundary of a plant cell is a _____.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Cytoplasm

51.

Which cell organelle controls all cell activity and contains DNA?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Golgi Body

52.

Which cell organelle breaks down sugar to be released as ATP energy?

a)

Centrioles

b)

Rough ER

c)

Smooth ER

d)

Mitochondria

53.

Which cell organelle controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

54.

Which cell organelle stores food, water, and wastes?

a)

Centrosome

b)

Vacuole

c)

Lysosome

d)

Chloroplast

55.

Which cell organelle uses energy from the sun to make glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis?

a)

Centrosome

b)

Vacuole

c)

Lysosome

d)

Chloroplast

56.

what is #9 in the is animal cell?

a)

nucleus

b)

chloroplast

c)

mitochondria

d)

cell membrane

57.

Which structure helps to maintain homeostasis by controlling what goes into and out of the cell

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

58.

The process of maintaining a life-supporting internal environment is ...

(keeps things in balance for ideal conditions for cells to survive)

a)

metabolism

b)

homeostasis

c)

photosynthesis

d)

balanceism

59.

Do you like to watch soccer on TV? The players have to run constantly during a soccer game. They also need to generate a lot of power in their legs to kick the ball up the field. Where do their bodies get so much energy?

a)

Mitochondria convert glucose into ATP energy. the form of energy your body cells use to do their work

b)

Chloroplasts convert glucose into ATP energy. the form of energy your body cells use to do their work

c)

Vacuoles convert glucose into ATP energy. the form of energy your body cells use to do their work

d)

The nucleus converts glucose into ATP energy. the form of energy your body cells use to do their work