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Which organelle controls the actitivies of the cell and contains DNA?
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Which organelle is where protein synthesis happens?
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Nucleus
Which organelles do you find in a plant cell but not an animal cell?
Cell Membrane
Vacuole
Cytoplasm
Chloroplasts
Cell Wall
If an image is blurry under a microscope, how do you make it clearer?
Change the objective lens to a higher magnification.
Turn on the light or adjust the mirror.
Turn the focusing wheel until the image is focused.
Use a different eyepiece lens.
What is the equation to work out overall magnification from eyepiece magnification and objective lens magnification?
Overall= Objective x Eyepiece
Overall= Objective/Eyepiece
Overall= Eyepiece/Objective
How do you calculate actual specimen size from magnification and image size?
Actual = Magnification / Image Size
Actual =Image Size / Magnification
Actual = Image Size x Magnification
What is meant by a prokaryotic cell?
A cell without a nucleus
A cell with a nucleus
A cell without a cell membrane
A cell with two nuclei.
Which statement is false about eukaryotic cells?
They can have mitochondria, chloroplasts and vacuoles.
They have a nucleus
They are much smaller than prokaryotic cells.
Animal and plant cells are examples of eukaryotic cells.
To put things into classes or groups according to similarities.
taxonomy
classication
dichotomous key
Latin
A series of paired statements used to identify organisms.
taxon
classifcation
binomial nomenclature
dichotomous key
Kingdom of yeast, molds, and mushrooms
protista
animalia
plantae
fungi
Which is in the correct order from largest to smallest group?
domain, kingdom, phylum, class, family, order, genus, species
domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
kingdom, domain, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
domain, kingdom, phylum, order, class, family, genus, species
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To control what comes in and out of the cell
To break down food inside the cell
to serve as a barrier
to eat the cells food
Which organelle produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its function
Mitochondria
Golgi Bodies
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Which organelle is found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes
Nucleolus
Cell Membrane
Lysosome
Golgi Bodies
What is the function of the Vacuoles
Store food, water and waste
Receive proteins
Assembles amino acids
Found inside the nucleus
Which cell contains Chloroplasts?
Animal
Plant
what is the function of ribosomes
to assemble amino acids to create proteins
to pack proteins
to clean proteins
The control center of cell is
the nucleus
ribosomes
chromatin
cell with no membrane bound structures and no
nucleus
Eukaryote
Prokaryote
Plant
Animal
clear gel-like fluid in cells that holds the
organelles
Cytoplasm
Microtubules
Centrosome
Vacuole
long tail-like projection used for movement in
cells; uses a whip-like motion
Cilia
Flagella
Microsome
Vesicle
network of proteins found within the cytoplasm
for support and structure in cell
Cytoskeleton
Mitochondria
Cilia
Ribosome
where DNA is stored in a eukaryotic cell
vacuole
mitochondria
lysosome
nucleus
where DNA is stored in a eukaryotic cell
vacuole
mitochondria
lysosome
nucleus
where proteins are made
flagella
ribosome
lysosome
centriole
firm, fairly rigid structure found outside of
plants for support
cell membrane
cell wall
golgi apparatus
chloroplast
used for storage in the cell
lysosome
vacuole
mitochondria
chloroplast
short numerous hair-like projections that move
in wave patterns for movement
flagella
vesicle
microtubules
cilia
serves as a boundary between the cell and the
environment; has selective permeability
cell membrane
cell wall
cytoskeleton
mitochondria
chlorophyll containing organelle in plants that
uses light energy to help create glucose in a
process called photosynthesis
mitochondria
chloroplast
vacuole
lysosome
organelle in eukaryotic cells near the nucleus
that has ribosomes attached to it
rough ER
smooth ER
golgi apparatus
lysosome
transports proteins throughout the cell
lysosome
vesicle
cilia
vacuole
DNA is passed from
offspring to parents
Parents to offspring
Offspring to offspring
Parent to parent
What is a single, highly organized and structured piece of DNA, which contains many genes?
Karyotype
Allele
Chromosomes
Trait
Which part of the cell is partially permeable?
A
B
C
D
In the pancreas, there are groups of cells that make insulin. What describes these cells?
an organ in an organism
an organ system in an organism
cells within a cell wall
tissues in an organ
In which direction will most water molecules move?
from X to Y, against their concentration gradient
from X to Y, down their concentration gradient
from Y to X, against their concentration gradient
from Y to X, down their concentration gradient
The dots represent molecules of a gas in four tubes. In which tube do more molecules move from X to Y than in the opposite direction?
A
B
C
D
Which type of transport requires energy and moves substances against the concentration gradient?
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active Transport
None of the above
Cells that carry out a lot of active transport will need a lot of...
Cytoplasm
Ribosomes
Chloroplasts
Mitochondria
A prokaryotic cell doesn't have DNA
True
False
This is a root hair cell. Why does it not contain chloroplasts?
It is not a plant cell, and only plant cells contain chloroplasts
It is underground so cannot absorb sunlight
It doesn't need to produce glucose
It doesn't need to carry out respiration
What is magnification?
The degree to which an object is made to appear bigger
The smallest interval measurable by an instrument
How much an image can be zoomed in by
How clearly you can see an image
Which type of microscope is the most expensive?
Light Microscope
Electron Microscope
What is the correct definition of diffusion?
Net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
The spreading out of particles in random directions
Net movement of particles from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration
Water particles moving from dilute to concentrated solution
Will the oxygen molecules diffuse into or out of the cell? Why?
Into the cell because going from high concentration to low concentration
Out of the cell because going from high concentration to low concentration
Into the cell because going from low concentration to high concentration
Out of the cell because going from low concentration to high concentration
Which of the following will affect the rate of diffusion? (more than one answer)
Distance particles have to travel
The concentration gradient
The surface area
The type of particle
What is a Prokaryote?
A small simple cell containing no nucleus.
A complex cell containing a nucleus.
What is a Eukaryote?
A simple cell with no nucleus.
A complex cell with a nucleus.
What is the name of the process where particles move from a high concentration to a low concentration (down a concentration gradient)?
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active Transport
Which statement is false about active transport?
It requires energy.
It requires a membrane.
It moves particles down the concentration gradient.
It moves particles against the concentration gradient.
What should be the first step when deciding which magnification to use on a microscope to observe something?
Set it to maximum magnification
Set it to the lowest possible magnification
Adjust the focus
What are F, G and H?
cell membrane, ribosome, mitochondrion
cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane
cell membrane, mitochondrion, permanent vacuole
cell wall, chloroplast, permanent vacuole
What is this?
a plant cell
an animal cell
a chloroplast
a mitochondrion
What is this?
A chloroplast
A mitochondrion
A ribosome
A nucleus
What is represented by the letter C?
ribosome
permanent vacuole
cytoplasm
cell wall
Which cell component (part) contains DNA?
B
E
G
H
Which letter represents part of a cell that contains cellulose?
D
F
G
H
What is the structure with a question mark called?
plasmid
cell membrane
flagellum
chromosome
How many millimetres are there in a metre?
10
1000
.1
100
Why is diffusion so important in biology?
It's the basic power source for most types of cells
It allows substances to move across cell membranes
It prevents toxins from entering our bodies
Without diffusion, cell division could not take place
How do you calculate actual specimen size from magnification and image size?
Actual = Magnification / Image Size
Actual =Image Size / Magnification
Actual = Image Size x Magnification
water moves from high water concentration to low water concentration
water moves from low water concentration to high water concentration
What is DIFFUSION?
Which gummy bear was left overnight in salt water?
Larger bear
Smaller bear
What is a solution?
The dissolved substance in a solution, e.g. sugar or salt.
The liquid in which the solute dissolves.
Mixture formed by a solute and a solvent.
What is a solute?
The dissolved substance in a solution, e.g. sugar or salt.
The liquid in which the solute dissolves.
Mixture formed by a solute and a solvent.
What is a solvent?
The dissolved substance in a solution, e.g. sugar or salt.
The liquid in which the solute dissolves.
Mixture formed by a solute and a solvent.
Which of the following is the monomer of a protein?
Amino acid
Monosaccharide
Nucleotide
Steroid
Proteins are made of many ____ bonded together.
amino acids
enzymes
polypeptides
Proteins are composed of_______ . Select all that applies.
carbon
hydrogen
nitrogen
phosphorus
All proteins
have a unique structure that determines their unique function.
are exactly the same in function but different in structure.
are exactly the same in structure but different in function.
are enzymes.
The order of amino acids determines the ______ and ultimately the function of a protein.
shape
color
flavor
texture
Antibodies protect the body from pathogens. What type of proteins are they considered?
Transport
Signaling
Defense
The elements that can be found in carbohydrates are
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulphur
The simplest sugars are also known as
monosaccharides
disaccharides
polycharides
What is the main component of the cell wall of plant cells?
lignin
cellulose
pectin
chitin
Excess carbohydrates is stored in the animal cells as
starch
glycogen
fats
glucose
What is the name of the carbohydrate?
glucose
glycogen
starch
cellulose
What is the name of this carbohydrate?
glucose
glycogen
starch
cellulose
When a solution of sugar is heated with Benedict's solution, a reducing sugar will cause the formation of a brick-red precipitate.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of these are examples of Lipids?
simple sugars
complex carbohydrates
fats, oils, & waxes
hair, skin, & nails
Monomers of Lipids include
amino acids
monosaccharides
nucleotides
glycerol and fatty acids
Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?
source of quick energy
stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane
transport substances in and out of the cell
stores genetic information
Which is an example of a lipid?
candy
olive oil
meat
DNA
Another term for the word lipids.
Wax
Fats
Lipase
Metabolite
What is the main function of Lipids
Reserve energy
Direct energy
Communication
Genetic information
DNA stands for...
Deoxyribose Acid
Deoxynucleic Acid
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Ribonucleic Acid
DNA is a long thin molecule made up of __________ with the sugar deoxyribose.
Glycerol
Polypeptide Chains
Polysaccharides
Nucleotides
DNA is a long thin molecule made up of __________ with the sugar deoxyribose.
Glycerol
Polypeptide Chains
Polysaccharides
Nucleotides
What are the four different types of nucleotides that are found in DNA?
Adenine (A)
Cytosine (C)
Thymine (T)
Uracil (U)
Guanine (G)
If a strand of DNA has 20% Adenine, what percentage does Cytosine is present?
30%
60%
20%
40%
If a strand of DNA has 26% Thymine, how much Guanine is present?
26%
24%
52%
48%
What is the letter X labeling?
backbone
rungs/ladder
nucleotide
nitrogen base
phosphate
When pairing bases during replication thymine always pairs with_____________.
Adenine
Cytosine
Guanine
Uracil
The sugar found in a DNA molecule is called ______________.
Deoxyribose
Ribose
Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with the ones shown in the partial strand below?
A
B
C
D
If a strand of DNA has 25% cytosine, there is ________guanine in the strand.
50%
25%
75%
5%
The shape of a DNA molecules is considered a ____________ helix.
double
single
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein is called a__________.
chromosome
gene
The table in Figure 12–4 shows the percentages of bases in a DNA sample. How much Thymine should you expect to find in the sample?
44%
24%
28%
22%
The percent of guanine in a strand of DNA is always equal to the percent of____________.
Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
Thymine
The job of the heart is to . . .
pump blood around the body.
send food to the small intestines.
break down food.
give energy to the body.
How does the heart work?
It pumps blood first to the lungs, back to the heart and then around the rest of the body.
It pumps blood first to the rest of the body, back to the lungs and then to the heart.
It pumps blood around the rest of the body, back to the heart and then to the lungs,
Which of the following does the circulatory not consist of?
Heart
Lungs
Blood
Blood vessles
What is the site of gas exchange?
alveoli
nose
lung
bronchi
The division of the trachea forms
nose
main bronchi
lungs
alveoli
Which part of the Respiratory System plays a major role in speech?
nose
pharynx
larynx
trachea
the windpipe; a passage through which air moves in the respiratory system.
trachea
lungs
larynx
bronchi
What does the respiratory system release?
oxygen
glucose
carbon dioxide
ATP
When you exhale, the diaphragm
moves upwards
moves downwards
flattens
none of the above
Which pathogen is non-living?
Virus
Bacteria
Fungi
Parasite/Protist
They are all alive
Which type of pathogen is responsible for causing the flu, chicken pox, and yellow fever?
viruses
parasites
fungi
bacteria
Athlete's Foot is caused by:
fungus
bacteria
parasite
virus
What type of microbe causes cholera?
A virus
A Fungus
A bacterium
A plant
Which of these is not linked to cholera?
Death
Diarrhoea
Dehydration
Coughing
How is cholera usually spread from person to person?
Kissing
Coughs and sneezes
Shaking hands
Contaminated water
Viruses reproduce inside cells until the cells burst. True or false?
True
False
