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Ch 4 Cell Structure

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of organisms does the cell theory apply to

a)

bacteria

b)

multicellular organisms

c)

plants and animals

d)

all of the above

2.

Choose all parts of cell theory (more than 1 correct answer)

a)

All eukaryotic cells were once prokaryotic

b)

All cells come from preexisting cells

c)

All living things are made of cells.

d)

Cells are the most basic unit of life.

e)

All cells contain a nucleus

3.
A plant and an animal are both living things. According to the Cell Theory, what can you conclude about these two very different organisms?
a)
Plants have cells but animals do not.
b)
They are both made of one or more cells. 
c)
They both come from the same kind of cell.
d)
They both come from a non-living organism.
4.

Modern cell theory now states that all cells contain...

a)

a nucleus

b)

genetic information (DNA)

c)

a cell wall

d)

46 chromosomes

5.

How does the history of Cell Theory illustrate the nature of science?

a)

Scientific theories can change based on new evidence

b)

Scientific theories are the same as laws and never change

c)

All hypotheses are eventually proven to be true with enough experiments

d)

Once something new is discovered, it only takes scientists a couple years to figure out how it works

6.

A scientist develops a hypothesis, designs an experiment, and obtains data that

support her hypothesis. Which of the following best describes when a hypothesis

becomes a theory?

a)

When the official scientific method is followed

b)

When it is supported by consistent data from many experimental trials

c)

When one good set of scientific data supports a theory

d)

When it is published in a scientific journal

7.

Students use a microscope to look for structures present in four different cells. The students placed an X for each structure that was viewed for each cell on the table shown. Which cell that was viewed is most likely a prokaryote?

a)

Cell W

b)

Cell X

c)

Cell Y

d)

Cell Z

8.

The picture shows a student using a microscope to study a prepared slide of a single-celled organism. A single-celled organism can be classified as a prokaryote based on the absence of -

a)

a cell membrane

b)

ribosomes

c)

chromosomes

d)

a nucleus

9.

Prokaryotic cells don't have:

a)

Membrane bound organelles.

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Genetic material (DNA or RNA).

d)

All of the above

10.

Which of the following correctly compares prokaryotes and eukaryotes? Select all that apply.

a)

Prokaryotes: smaller in size.

b)

Eukaryotes: less complex.

c)

Prokaryotes: nucleus absent.

d)

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: have DNA.

e)

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: membrane-bound organelles.

11.

Students observe cells under a microscope. Which of the students’ observations will be most helpful in classifying a cell as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

a)

Shape of the cell.

b)

Presence of a nucleus.

c)

Presence of organelles.

d)

Visible DNA.

12.

E. coli (a bacteria) is an example of a...

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

c)

Both

d)

Neither

13.

A sunflower is an example of a...

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

c)

Both

d)

Neither

14.

Which of the following would only be found in a eukaryotic cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

DNA

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Mitochondria

15.

Match the following

a)

Prokaryotic

1.

These are small, single cells with a simple internal structure

b)

Eukaryotic

2.

These are larger and more complex with specialized membranous compartments

c)

Unicellular

3.

All Prokaryotes are and Some Eukaryotes can be ..

d)

Multicellular

4.

Only Eukaryotes are...

e)

Bacteria

5.

Prokaryotes include

16.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?
a)
all living things are made of cells
b)
all cells have a nucleus
c)
all cells come from preexisting cells
d)
a cell is the basic structure and function of living things
17.
A cell will be more efficient if it has a __________ surface-area to volume ratio.
a)
small
b)
large
c)
equal
d)
different
18.
All cells contain DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm and a ______________.
a)
nucleus
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
mitochondria
19.
The major feature that eukaryotic cells have that prokaryotic cells do not have is  _____.
a)
DNA
b)
a cell wall
c)
chloroplasts
d)
a nucleus
20.
An example of a prokaryotic cells is _____.
a)
bacteria
b)
an animal cell
c)
a plant cell
d)
a virus
21.
This cell part allows things to enter or exit the cell
a)
nucleus
b)
ribosome
c)
cell membrane
d)
mitochondria
22.
This cell part controls what happens in the cell and contains the DNA.
a)
endoplasmic reticulum
b)
ribosome
c)
golgi apparatus
d)
nucleus
23.
The cell part converts food into usable energy for the cell.
a)
chloroplast
b)
mitochondria
c)
ribosome
d)
golgi apparatus
24.
This cell part moves materials throughout the cell
a)
endoplasmic reticulum
b)
golgi apparatus
c)
lysosome
d)
cell membrane
25.
Plant cells and bacteria share this cell part that an animal cell does not have. 
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell wall
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
26.
Water and nutrients are stored in the large central ___________ in a plant cell. 
a)
nucleus
b)
ribosome
c)
vacuole
d)
chloroplast
27.
Small structures that help with movement are called ________.
a)
cillia
b)
flagella
c)
endoplasmic reticulum
d)
golgi apparatus
28.
A cell that is found in the liver will have more _____ to help break down waste and recycle cell parts. 
a)
ribosomes
b)
DNA
c)
mitochondria
d)
lysosomes
29.
What structure is only found in a plant cell.
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
vacuole
d)
chloroplast
30.
When comparing a cell to a city- what would the highway be compared to.
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
cell membrane
d)
endoplasmic reticulum 
31.

Cell type that is very small in size

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

32.

This type of cell contains no organelles except ribosomes

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

33.

This type of cell has a nucleus

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

34.

Plants, animals, protists, and fungi

have this cell type

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

35.

This type of cell has many organelles such as chloroplasts, mitochondria, nuclei, the Golgi apparatus, and the endoplasmic reticulum.

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

36.

This type of cell is typically 10 times larger than the other cell type.

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

37.

Organelle that produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its function

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

38.

Controls what comes into and out of a cell; found in plant and animal cells:

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Central vacuole

c)

Cell wall

d)

Nucleus

39.

Assembles amino acids to make proteins

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

40.

Captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food in plant cells

a)

Ribosome

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

41.

Receives proteins & materials from the ER, packages them, and distributes them

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

42.

Outer bilipid boundary of a nucleus

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nuclear envelope

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Cell Wall

43.

Cell structure that contains genetic information

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Plasma membrane

d)

Nucleus

44.

This type of cell contains a nucleus and other organelles that are bound by membranes.

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

45.

All cells have...

(select all that apply)

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

DNA (genetic material)

d)

A nucleus

46.

Eukaryotic cells include...

(Select all that apply)

a)

Animal cells

b)

Plant cells

c)

Bacteria cells

d)

Viruses

47.

A type of cell with no nucleus

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

48.

small membrane-bound sacs that divide some materials from the rest of the cytoplasm and transport these materials from place to place within the cell

a)

vacuole

b)

vesicle

c)

centriole

d)

lysosome

49.

receives proteins and materials from the ER, packages them, & distributes them

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

nucleus

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

mitochondria

50.

assembles amino acids to create proteins

a)

ribosome

b)

vacuole

c)

lysosome

d)

cytoplasm

51.

found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

nucleolus

52.

gel-like fluid where the organelles are found

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

mitochondria

d)

cell membrane

53.

has passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another

a)

prokaryotic cell

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

chloroplast

54.

stores food, water, wastes, and other materials

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi apparatus

55.

control center of the cell; contains DNA

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleolus

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

56.

uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts

a)

golgi apparatus

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

lysosome

57.

produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi apparatus

58.

cylinder-shaped organelles made of short microtubules arranged in a circle

a)

vesicle

b)

centriole

c)

vacuole

d)

chromatin

59.

captures energy from the sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell wall

c)

chromatin

d)

cytoskeleton

60.

ridged outer layer of a plant cell

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

cell membrane

61.

a type of cell lacking a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles; Examples of organisms with these cells are bacteria and archaea.

a)

cell theory

b)

eukaryote

c)

eukaryotic cell

d)

prokaryotic cell

62.

tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cell's functions

a)

organelle

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

chromatin

d)

centriole

63.

controls what comes into and out of a cell; found in plant and animal cells

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cell theory

d)

cytoskeleton

64.

idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells

a)

organelle

b)

prokaryotic cell

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

cell theory

65.

a network of proteins that is constantly changing to meet the needs of a cell; made of small protein subunits that form long threads, or fibers that crisscross the entire cell

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

vesicle

66.

a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

a)

organelle

b)

chromatin

c)

chloroplast

d)

lysosome

67.

a type of cell with a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles. Examples of organisms with these cells are protists, plants, fungi, and animals.

a)

prokaryotic cell

b)

cell theory

c)

eukaryotic cell

d)

golgi apparatus

68.

Why is the inner membrane of the mitochondria highly folded?

a)

Increase volume of mitochondria

b)

Increase in surface area for oxidative phosphorylation

c)

Decrease volume of mitochondria

d)

Decrease in surface area for oxidative phosphorylation

69.

Which of the following cells is most efficient?

Note:  SA = surface area   V = volume

a)

SA: 4  V: 1

b)

SA: 3  V: 2

c)

SA: 2  V: 3

d)

SA: 1  V: 4

70.

Match the following

a)

Microscopy

1.

technique used to make things larger

b)

magnification

2.

  making an image appear larger

c)

Resolution

3.

Clarity of object

how clear

71.

Shantel wanted to look at her skin cells under a microscope. After making a wet-mount slide, she looks at it under her compound microscope. The image she sees is clear but not big enough.

a)

Resolution

b)

magnification

72.

The power (​ (a)   ) of image = power of the ​ (b)   x power of the ​ (c)   lens.


  • we use the term ​ (d)   (times 

larger) when describing the 

magnification.

Choose from the below words
magnification
eyepiece
objective
“X”
73.

If the eyepiece has a power of 10x and the objective has a power of 30, what is the total magnification?

a)

3

b)

30

c)

300

74.

We can see greater detail with higher levels of magnification but we cannot see

the entire specimen.

Which has the broader field of view?

a)

Low power objective

b)

Medium power objective

c)

High power objective

75.

Why does the high power objective have higher magnification, but lower field of view?

a)

It is closer to the stage and specimen

b)

It is further away from the stage and specimen

76.

Match the following

a)

1.

Light shines off specimen

b)

2.

Light shines through the specimen

c)

3.

Uses electrons to form an image

77.

How to prepare a wet mount slide

  1. Get a clean slide and ​ (a)   slip.

  2. Carefully place your ​ (b)   on the slide.

Place one drop of ​ (c)   If your specimen is clear or hard to see, use a stain.

Slowly lower the cover slip on top of the specimen at a ​ (d)   angle to prevent ​ (e)   bubbles.on top of your specimen.

Choose from the below words
cover
specimen
water
45o
air
78.

Why do you place a slide cover on the slide at a 45 degree angle?

a)

To trap the organism

b)

To prevent air bubbles

c)

To trap the water

79.
When would you use the diaphragm?
a)
When you wanted to move the stage
b)
When you wanted to adjust the light
c)
When you wanted to put the microscope away
d)
When you sneeze
80.
Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X  
a)
10x
b)
55x
c)
65x
d)
550x
81.
What is number 15?
a)
light source
b)
base
c)
coarse adjustment
d)
fine adjustment
82.
What is number 17?
a)
body tube
b)
arm/neck
c)
stage
d)
base
83.
You should always carry the microscope by the
a)
arm and base
b)
arm and body tube
c)
arm only
d)
the objectives
84.
When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the
a)
low objective lens
b)
medium objective lens
c)
high objective lens
d)
super extra high power lens
85.
The__________ sharpens the image under high magnification.
a)
the diaphragm
b)
fine adjustment knob
c)
coarse adjustment knob
d)
the ocular
86.
The lens you look through, closest to the top of the microscope, is called the
a)
objective lens
b)
ocular lens
c)
diaphragm
d)
light source
87.
What is the function of stage clips?
a)
To move the objectives
b)
To keep the slide secure
c)
To adjust the focus
d)
To look through
88.
# 1 in the picture is the - 
a)
Course adjustment knob
b)
Fine adjustment knob
c)
Eyepiece
d)
Body tube
89.
#2 in the picture is the - 
a)
Revolving nose piece
b)
neck
c)
body
d)
ocular lens
90.
#3 in the picture is the - 
a)
Course adjustment knob
b)
Fine adjustment knob
c)
Scanning objective
d)
High power objective
91.
#5 in the picture is the - 
a)
High power objective
b)
100X total magnification 
c)
10x magnification
d)
Medium power objective
92.
#6 in the picture is the - 
a)
Objective 
b)
Stage clips
c)
Revolving nosepiece
d)
Faceplate
93.
#9 in the picture is the - 
a)
Ocular lens/Eyepiece
b)
Body tube
c)
Base
d)
Arm
94.
#10 in the picture is the - 
a)
Nose
b)
Body
c)
Arm
d)
Neck
95.
#11 in the picture is the - 
a)
Eyepiece
b)
Arm
c)
Stage
d)
Body tube
96.
#11 in the picture is the - 
a)
Eyepiece
b)
Arm
c)
Stage
d)
Body tube
97.
#14 in the picture is the - 
a)
Base
b)
Arm
c)
Body
d)
Nose
98.
#13 in the picture is the - 
a)
Course adjustment knob
b)
Fine adjustment knob
c)
Ocular lens
d)
Diaphragm
99.

What is the function of the organelle depicted in the photo?

a)

To dispose of waste in the cell.

b)

To capture sunlight and convert it into glucose for the cell.

c)

To release energy into the cell.

d)

To control what leaves and enters the cell.

100.

True or False:

Chloroplasts are found in both plant and animal cells.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Which photo shows the mitochondrion of the cell?

a)
b)
c)
d)
102.

This organelle is found in both plant and animal cells, but is usually much bigger in plant cells.

a)
b)
c)
d)
103.

The purple organelle in photo depicts which organelle?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Lysosome

d)

Ribosome

104.

Identify the structure that is indicated by the arrow in the image.

a)

cell wall

b)

central vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell membrane

105.

Which of these organelles is not found in a animal cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Cell Wall

106.

This organelle is responsible for disposing of waste in the cell.

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Lysosome

107.

Which organelle serves as an internal transport system, and can be either "rough" or "smooth"?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

108.

Which organelle makes proteins?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosome

109.
The site of photosynthesis
a)
ribosome
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
110.
What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?
a)
ER
b)
ATP
c)
YOLO
d)
DNA
111.
I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane 
d)
cell skin
112.
The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?
a)
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
b)
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
c)
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
d)
There is no difference.
113.
What cell part is NOT found in all cells?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Genetic Material
114.

All the organelles in a cell work together to help the cell and the whole organism function. Some diseases are caused by the failure of one type of organelle. Read the description below of an example of this type of disease. A mosaic is a picture made up of small colored pieces. Mosaic viruses cause plant leaves to look like mosaic art. A mixture of dark and light green patches appear on the leaves. The light green patches are not able to capture much energy from sunlight. Which organelle is affected by mosaic viruses?

a)

cell membrane

b)

mitochondrion

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell wall

115.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

To control what comes in and out of the cell

b)

To break down food inside the cell

c)

to serve as a barrier

d)

to eat the cells food

116.

Which organelle produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its function

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Golgi Bodies

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

117.

Which organelle receives proteins and materials from the ER, packages them and distributes them

a)

Vacuoles

b)

Golgi Bodies

c)

Nucleus

d)

Chromatin

118.

what is the function of ribosomes

a)

to assemble amino acids to create proteins

b)

to pack proteins

c)

to clean proteins

119.

The control center of cell is

a)

the nucleus

b)

ribosomes

c)

chromatin

120.

Chromatin is

a)

tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cell's function

b)

found inside the nucleus

c)

needed to make proteins

121.
What is the function of the vacuole?
a)
Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products
b)
Sac filled with digestive chemicals
c)
Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane
d)
stack of membranes that packages chemicals
122.
Consists of a jellylike substance that contains many organelles.
a)
ribosomes
b)
cytoplasm
c)
chloroplasts
d)
cell wall

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