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General Biology 1

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
Cells are often called "the ____ of life."
a)
bread
b)
road map
c)
building blocks
d)
meaning
3.
This scientist was the first to identify cells and name them:
a)
Hooke
b)
Leeunwenhoek
c)
Schleiden
d)
Virchow
4.
Which is true of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
a)
Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
b)
Eukaryotic cells do not have nuclei, and prokaryotic cells do have nuclei.
c)
Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, and eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.
d)
Eukaryotic cells are simpler than prokaryotic cells.
5.

What is a cell?

a)

A room

b)

The smallest unit that can perform all life processes

c)

Something that is abiotic

d)

What happens during photosynthesis

6.

What are the smallest units that make up your body?

a)

tissue

b)

cell

c)

organ

d)

organ system

7.

Who looked at living organisms in dental scrapings and pond water, and became known as "the father of microbiology?"

a)

Rudolf Virchow

b)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

c)

Matthias Schleiden

d)

Theodor Schwann

8.

The cell theory states that

a)

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells

b)

Cells are the basics unit of structure and organization of all living organisms.

c)

Cells arise only from previously existing cells. (Cells passing copies of their genetic material on to other daughter cells)

d)

all of the above

9.
A prokaryotic cell is more complex than a eukaryotic cell
a)
True
b)
False
10.

What invention made the discovery of cells possible?

a)

The lightbulb

b)

The phonograph

c)

The kinetoscope

d)

The microscope

11.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of Cell Theory?
a)
All living things are made of cells.
b)
The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
c)
Cells are too small to see without a microscope.  
d)
All cells must come from pre-existing cells.
12.
What type of cell has a nucleus? 
a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Virus

13.

The diagram shows the cycling of nutrients in an ecosystem. The removal of which of the following groups would cause an immediate decrease in the amount of energy flowing through the system?

a)

producers

b)

consumers

c)

decomposers

d)

inorganic nutrients

14.

Angel was trying to explain carrying capacity to her mother. Which of the following descriptions is accurate? Carrying capacity is :

a)

the maximum number of individuals that an ecosystem can sustain.

b)

the ability of an environment to accommodate a growing population.

c)

the greatest number of individuals that an area can sustain over the long term.

d)

the maximum number of species that can co -exist in an area.

15.

An animal population decreases from 800 individuals to 600 individuals. Which of the following could explain this change in population size?

a)

The population size of the animal’s predator increased.

b)

The emigration rate of the animals from the population decreased.

c)

The number of breeding pairs in the animal’s population increased.

d)

The number of species competing with the animal for food decreased.

16.

During strenuous exercise, body temperature increases. The body responds to the increase in temperature by sweating, which helps to reduce the body temperature. Which is demonstrated in this situation?

a)

excretion

b)

metabolism

c)

homeostasis

d)

synthesis

17.

What type of organic molecule are enzymes?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

nucleic acids

d)

proteins

18.

Which of the following organisms compete for the mouse as a food source?

a)

hawk and snake

b)

snake and kinglet

c)

oak tree and pine tree

d)

pine borer and salamander

19.

In some ecosystems, wolves have been eliminated due to their threats to humans. How can the reintroduction of wolves benefit the ecosystem?

a)

It can eliminate weak animals from a prey population, thereby decreasing competition for natural resources

b)

It can eliminate the most fit animals among the prey population, which will cause an increase in birthrates of the prey

c)

It can cause the prey population to migrate the other areas, resulting in more fit prey

d)

It can cause the prey population to better blend in with their environment.

20.

What do both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain?

a)

membrane bound organelles

b)

linear chromosomes

c)

cytoplasm

d)

a nucleus

21.

Which graph best illustrates the growth of a population introduced into an environment with limited resources?

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things? 
a)
atom
b)
cell
c)
molecule
d)
human
23.

Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

a)

All living things are composed of cells.

b)

Living cells come only from other living cells.

c)

Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

d)

Cells are the smallest structure of living things that can perform the functions necessary for life.

24.

Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

a)

All living things are composed of cells.

b)

Living cells come only from other living cells.

c)

Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

d)

Cells are the smallest structure of living things that can perform the functions necessary for life.

25.

This early cell theory scientist looked in a microscope and discovered "animalcules" in the gunk from his teeth and pond water.

a)

Schleiden

b)

Leeowenhoek

c)

Hooke

d)

Virchow

e)

Schwann

26.

Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

a)

Captain Hook

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Matthais Schleiden

d)

Rudolf Virchow

27.

What was Schleiden convinced of?

a)

All plants are made of cells

b)

All animals are made of cells

c)

All cells are prokaryotic

d)

None of the above

28.

Who noted that all animals are made of cells and helped write the first two parts of cell theory?

a)

Rudolf Virchow

b)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

c)

Theodor Schwann

d)

Robert Hooke

29.

Who discovered that all cells come from other living cells and had research that lead to the last major principle of cell theory?

a)

Matthias Schleiden

b)

Theodore Schwann

c)

Robert Hooke

d)

Rudolf Virchow

30.

Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schliden were all responsible for what theory?

a)

The Theory of Gravity

b)

The Theory of Relativity

c)

The Cell Theory

d)

The Theory of Continental Drift

31.

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

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

bacteria

d)

animalcules

32.

Which instrument is credited for helping scientists develop cell theory?

a)
b)
c)
d)
33.

All cells -----

a)

come from other dead cells

b)

come from other living cells

c)

crystallize out of the air

34.
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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.
35.
Which statement is NOT part of the Cell Theory?
a)
Only animals are made of cells.
b)
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
c)
All living things are made of cells.
d)
New cells come from existing cells.
36.
Organisms composed of many cells are called
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Unicellular
d)
Multicellular
37.
Which types of organisms are Prokaryotes?
a)
Animals
b)
Plants
c)
Fungi
d)
Bacteria
38.
Unicellular organisms are
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Made of many cells
d)
Made of one cell
39.

All cells have....

a)

Ribosomes

b)

DNA, Ribosomes, Cell Membrane

c)

DNA, Ribosomes, Cell Membrane, and Chloroplasts

d)

DNA, Ribosomes, Cell Membrane and a Nucleus

40.

Prokaryotic cells do NOT have membrane bound organelles or ______________________________.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

a nucleus

c)

ribosomes

d)

DNA

41.

Eukaryotes include fungi, plants, animals, and....

a)

bacteria

b)

protists

c)

archaebacteria

d)

eubacteria

42.

In eukaryotic cells DNA is primarily contained within the:

a)

cytoplasm

b)

ribosomes

c)

vacuoles

d)

nucleus

43.

Of the two types of cells, which one is smaller and more simplistic?

a)

prokaryotic cells

b)

eukaryotic cells

44.

Structures that have different jobs within the cell:

a)

antibodies

b)

lipids

c)

organelles

d)

blood cells

45.

Which is not true of the cell theory?

a)

All living organisms are composed of cells.

b)

All cells have a nucleus, which acts like a brain of the cell.

c)

All cells come from preexisting cells.

46.

Cell Theory: The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Cell Theory: All cells come from preexisting cells

a)

True

b)

False

48.

cells without nucleus, Instead, their DNA floats around inside the cell

a)

Passive Cells

b)

Active Cells

c)

Prokaryotic Cells

d)

Eukaryotic Cells

49.

Cells with nucleus and can be identified as multicellular

a)

Active Cell

b)

Passive Cell

c)

Prokaryotic

d)

Eukaryotic

50.

It is a porous membrane (with pores) which permit the movement of selective substances in and out of the cell.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Nucleolus

51.

made up of a jelly like substance called cytosol inside the cell membrane which holds the organelles in the cell.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Nucleolus

52.

The center of a cell, a spherical body containing the nucleolus.

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Nucleolus

53.

Each human cell contains how many pairs of chromosomes?

a)

20

b)

21

c)

22

d)

23

54.

unique cells in that they originate as unspecialized cells and have the ability to develop into specialized cells that can be used to build specific organs or tissues.

a)

Stem Cells

b)

Bone Cells

c)

Blood Cells

d)

Nerve Cells

55.

A Cell type with three primary types : osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and osteocytes.

a)

Nerve Cells

b)

Blood Cells

c)

Bone Cells

d)

Stem Cells

56.

From transporting oxygen throughout the body to fighting infection, This cell is vital to life and are produced by bone marrow

a)

Stem Cells

b)

Bone Cells

c)

Blood Cells

d)

Nerve Cells

57.

This Cell type enables all bodily movement and produces three types of cells : skeletal, cardiac, and smooth

a)

Fat Cells

b)

Skin Cells

c)

Muscle Cells

d)

Cancer Cells

58.

cells also called adipocytes, are a major cell component of adipose tissue. Adipocytes contain droplets of stored fat (triglycerides) that can be used for energy

a)

Fat Cells

b)

Muscle Cells

c)

Skin Cells

d)

Cancer Cells

59.

cells that destroy the body results from the development of abnormal cell properties that cause cells to divide uncontrollably and spread to other locations

a)

Fat Cells

b)

Muscle Cells

c)

Skin Cells

d)

Cancer Cells

60.

Cells undergo a process that occurs after cell division where the newly formed cells are structurally modified so that they can perform their function efficiently and effectively.

a)

Cell Transport

b)

Cell Specialization

c)

Cell Division

d)

Cell Transfer

61.

A stage in cell division where the cell is engaged in metabolic activity and performing its prepare for mitosis

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

62.

Chromatids arrive at opposite poles of cell, and new membranes form around the daughter nuclei

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

63.

the exchange of chromosome segments between non sister chromatids in meiosis

a)

Chromatids

b)

Diploid

c)

Cross Over

d)

Haploid

64.

A Set of Chromosome represented by:

2n=46

a)

Chromatid

b)

Diploid

c)

Cross Over

d)

Haploid

65.

cell theory: All living organisms are composed of one or more cells

a)

True

b)

False