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Cells, Transport, and Virus Exam Review

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 53mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the basic structural unit of all living organisms?

a)

Tissue

b)

Atom

c)

Cell

d)

Molecule

e)

Organ

2.

Which type of cell has a true nucleus?

a)

Eukaryotic cells

b)

Prokaryotic cells

c)

Bacterial cells

d)

Archaeal cells

3.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

The presence of mitochondria.

b)

The presence of a cell membrane.

c)

The presence of ribosomes.

d)

The presence of a nucleus.

4.

Which type of cell is smaller in size?

a)

Eukaryotic cell

b)

Animal cell

c)

Plant cell

d)

Prokaryotic cell

5.

Which type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?

a)

Bacterial cells

b)

Prokaryotic cells

c)

Archaeal cells

d)

Eukaryotic cells

6.

Which type of cell has circular DNA?

a)

Prokaryotic cells

b)

Animal cells

c)

Plant cells

d)

Eukaryotic cells

7.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

Cell division and replication.

b)

Protection and regulation of substance movement.

c)

Energy production and storage.

d)

Nerve impulse transmission.

8.

Which organelle sorts, modifies, and packages proteins?

a)

nucleus

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

d)

lysosome

9.

Match the following cell parts to their functions.

a)

Makes proteins

1.

Ribosomes

b)

Stores the DNA

2.

Nucleus

c)

Produces energy

3.

Mitochondria

d)

Synthesizes glucose

4.

Chloroplast

e)

Fluid filling the cell

5.

Cytoplasm

10.

What is the function of the organelle in the picture?

a)

To support the outside of the cell and block molecules

b)

To produce glucose through photosynthesis

c)

To sort, modify, and package proteins

d)

To detoxify the cell and break down fatty acids

11.

What is the function of the organelle shown in this picture?

a)

To break down food particles, waste, and old organelles

b)

To control cellular activities such as protein synthesis

c)

To produce energy through the process of cellular respiration

d)

To store water, nutrients, and waste

12.

The endoplasmic reticulum has two parts. The ​ (a)   ER has ribosomes attached to it. It is the site of protein and lipid synthesis. The ​ (b)   ER is responsible for detoxification.

Choose from the below words
rough
smooth
13.

In protein synthesis, ribosomes create the proteins. Some of these ribosomes may be attached to the rough ER. The proteins need to be transported to the Golgi apparatus for modification. Which organelle transports the proteins?

a)

Vesicle

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Peroxisome

d)

Centriole

14.

Several organelles help remove toxins and clean the cell in different ways. ​ (a)   are full of enzymes that they use to clean the cell. ​ (b)   break down hydrogen peroxide and fatty acids. ​ (c)   is also responsible for detoxification.

Choose from the below words
Lysosomes
Peroxisomes
The Smooth ER
The Golgi apparatus
15.

Select all that apply: Which of the following cell parts would be found in a plant but not in an animal?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell wall

c)

Large central vacuole

d)

Chloroplast

16.

Organelles in the cell work together to keep the cell alive. ​ (a)   make proteins. Often, these ribosomes are attached to the ​ (b)   . Then, proteins are sorted, modified and packaged by the ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Ribosomes
Rough ER
Golgi apparatus
17.

Where are the ribosomes made in the cell?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Rough ER

18.
Question Image

Match the following:

a)

stabilizes and maintains flexibility of cell membrane

1.

Cholesterol

b)

2 layers; allows small & non-polar molecules to pass through the membrane

2.

Phospholipid bilayer

c)

regulates what goes in and out of the cell

3.

Plasma or Cell Membrane

d)

allows large and polar molecules to pass through the membrane

4.

Transport or Channel Proteins

e)

located outside of the membrane; helps with cell communication and cell-to-cell connections

5.

Carbohydrates

19.

Which of the following describes the cell membrane?

a)

Controls what enters and exits the cell.

b)

Protects and provides structure to the cell.

c)

Provides energy for the cell.

d)

Transports proteins and lipids throughout the cell.

e)

Helps the cell to move around.

20.

Which of the following describes the four parts of the cell membrane?

a)

Phospholipid bilayer, transport proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol

b)

Phospholipid bilayer, transport proteins, carbohydrates, and cell wall

c)

Phospholipid bilayer, starch, carbohydrates, and cholesterol

d)

Cellulose, transport proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol

21.

What is the function of the transport and channel proteins of the cell membrane?

a)

Allows large molecules to pass through the cell membrane

b)

Allows small, non-polar molecules to pass through the cell membrane

c)

Identifies the cell and allows for cell-to-cell communication

d)

Stabilizes the fluidity of the cell membrane

22.

What is the function of the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane?

a)

Allows large molecules to pass through the cell membrane

b)

Allows small, non-polar molecules to pass through the cell membrane

c)

Identifies the cell and allows for cell-to-cell communication

d)

Stabilizes the fluidity of the cell membrane

23.

What is the function of the carbohydrates in the cell membrane?

a)

They allow large molecules to pass through the cell membrane.

b)

They allow small, non-polar molecules to pass through the cell membrane.

c)

They identify the cell and allow for cell-to-cell communication.

d)

They stabilize the fluidity of the cell membrane.

24.

What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

a)

It allows large molecules to pass through the cell membrane.

b)

It allows small, non-polar molecules to pass through the cell membrane.

c)

It identifies the cell and allows for cell-to-cell communication.

d)

It stabilizes the fluidity of the cell membrane.

25.

Identify the structure in the diagram.

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Triglyceride

d)

Carbohydrate

26.

Which part of the phospholipid is the hydrophilic portion (attracted to water)?

a)

Glycerol

b)

Fatty acids

c)

Water

d)

Glycogen

27.

Which part of the phospholipid is the hydrophobic portion (repels water)?

a)

Glycerol

b)

Fatty acids

c)

Water

d)

Glycogen

28.

In the diagram, what is represented by letter A?

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Phospholipid bilayer

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Carbohydrate

e)

Carrier or transport protein

29.

In the diagram, what is represented by the letter G?

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Phospholipid bilayer

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Carbohydrate

e)

Carrier or transport protein

30.

In the diagram, what is letter E?

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Phospholipid bilayer

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Carbohydrate

e)

Carrier or transport protein

31.

In the diagram, what does the letter H-I represent?

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Phospholipid bilayer

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Carbohydrate

e)

Carrier or transport protein

32.

In the diagram, what is represented by letter D?

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Phospholipid bilayer

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Carbohydrate

e)

Carrier or transport protein

33.

The cell membrane, also known as the ​ (a)   membrane, is found in ​ (b)   types of cells. It controls and ​ (c)   what is allowed in and out of the cell to help maintain ​ (d)   or a balanced environment. It also is known as the ​ (e)   because the different parts of the cell membrane can move around and are not fixed in one location.

Choose from the below words
plasma
all
regulates
homeostasis
fluid mosaic model
some
34.

The cell membrane is made up of several components, each with their own function. The main part is the ​ (a)   , which allows small or non-polar molecules (such as ​ (b)   or steroid hormones) to pass through the membrane. Larger and polar molecules (such as ​ (c)   and sugars) are too big to pass through the phospholipid bilayers so they use the ​ (d)   to travel in or out of the cell. ​ (e)   helps make the cell membrane more rigid or loose to control what goes in and out of the cell.

Choose from the below words
phospholipid bilayer
oxygen gas
water
channel or transport proteins
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
Glycerol
fatty acids
35.

Which type of solution causes a cell to shrink?

a)

Hypotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Isotonic

36.
What type of transport moves molecules from areas of lower concentration to areas of higher concentration?
a)
Passive
b)
Active
37.

Which type of transport does not require the use of ATP (energy)?

a)

Passive

b)

Active

38.
Which term refers to the movement of water?
a)
Diffusion
b)
Facilitated diffusion
c)
Active transport
d)
Osmosis
39.
In which type of solution is the concentration of solute molecules equal on both sides of the membrane?
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
40.
Which type of solution causes a cell to swell?
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
41.
Which type of transport uses energy to move molecules across the cell membrane?
a)
Passive
b)
Active
42.

What type of transport is shown in the diagram?

a)

Ion pump

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

43.

What type of transport is shown in the diagram?

a)

Protein pump

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

44.

What type of transport is shown in the diagram?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

45.

Which of the following are examples of passive transport? Select multiple answers.

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

e)

Osmosis

46.

Which type of cellular transport does this picture represent?

a)

Passive transport

b)

Endocytosis

c)

Exocytosis

d)

Osmosis

47.

What does it mean that a cell membrane is selectively or semi-permeable?

a)

It allows all substances in

b)

It allows some substances in but not others

c)

It allows nothing in

48.
What type of transport is this?
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Exocytosis
c)
Active Transport
d)
Diffusion
49.

Which kingdom contains disease-causing bacteria and most of the beneficial bacteria?

a)

Eubacteria

b)

Archaebacteria

50.

Bacteria, considered as "extremophiles" due to the harsh environments they inhabit, belong to which kingdom?

a)

Archaebacteria

b)

Eubacteria

c)

Both kingdoms

51.

Which of these is NOT a way that bacteria can be helpful?

a)

Aid in the digestion of our food

b)

Protect against harmful bacteria

c)

Decompose organic matter in soil

d)

Fix nitrogen in soil for plants to use

e)

Become resistant to antibiotics

52.

The segment of DNA that a virus injects into host cells is called what?

a)

prophage

b)

capsid

c)

plasmid

d)

prion

53.

What do viruses need to reproduce?

a)

They need genetic material

b)

They need a host cell

c)

They need bacteria

d)

They need insulin

54.

What type of virus uses RNA that is translated in hosts to create new viruses?

a)

Oncoviruses

b)

Retroviruses

c)

Prophages

d)

Viroids

55.

What term is used to describe the state when two solutions have reached a balance?

a)

Hypotonic

b)

Tonicity

c)

Hypertonic

d)

Equilibrium

56.

A cell contains 80% water and 20% solute. The surrounding solution contains 60% water and 40% solute. What type of solution is this?

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Isotonic

c)

Hypotonic

d)

Equilibrium

57.

What would happen to a cell that is 70% water when placed in a solution of 30% water and 70% salt?

a)

It will take in salt and swell.

b)

It will take in water and swell.

c)

It will lose water and shrink.

d)

It will remain the same size.

58.

The cell below is in a ______ solution.

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

59.

What type of solution allows water to enter a plant cell?

a)

Hypotonic solution

b)

Hypertonic solution

c)

Isotonic solution

d)

Active transport

60.

What type of solution is this cell in?

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

d)

Diffused

61.

What type of solution is this cell in?

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

d)

Diffused