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Fusion g6 Unit 1 and Unit 3 What are the characteristics of cell

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 3hrs 33mins

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Class
Date
1.

An organism with more than one cell is known as a/an

a)

organ system

b)

multicellular organism

c)

unicellular organism

2.

Which organism represents a multicellular organism?

a)
b)
c)
3.

What does mitochondria do for the cell?

a)

provides the cells energy

b)

is the cell's control center

c)

fills and supports the cell

4.

What does cytoplasm do for the cell?

a)

provides energy

b)

stores water, food, and wast

c)

fills and supports the cell structure

5.

Which structure represents the mitochondria?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

6.

Which structure enables a plant to perform photosynthesis?

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

mitochondria

d)

chloroplast

7.

Which part of the cell allows materials to move in an out of the cell?

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

8.

When an organism has many organs working together for the same purpose, they form a/an

a)

tissue

b)

organ

c)

organ system

d)

multicellular organism

9.

A cell is-

a)

an organism made up of one cell.

b)

a structure that stores food and water.

c)

the smallest unit of a living organism.

10.

Which of the following is a plant cell?

a)
b)
c)
11.

The control center of the cell is known as...

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

12.

What is the purpose of the nucleus?

a)

supply energy to the cell

b)

control the cell functions

c)

store waste, water, and food

d)

make food for the organism

13.

The difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is that

a)

only one has a nucleus

b)

they are not different

c)

one is blue, the other is red

14.

An organism with only one cell is known best as...

a)

a disease

b)

plankton

c)

multicellular organism

d)

unicellular organism

15.

An organism is...

a)

a membrane within a cell

b)

a multicellular or unicellular creature

c)

the smallest unit of a living thing

d)

a liver, heart, brain, or lung in your body

16.

The purpose of the cell wall is to provide

a)

energy

b)

storage

c)

support

d)

sugar

17.

Which level of organization is missing?


  1. organism
  2. organ system
  3. organs
  4. __________
  5. cell
  6. organelle
a)

tissue

b)

prokaryotic

c)

multicellular

d)

eukaryotic

18.
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote                   No nucleus
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Both
19.
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote      Bacteria
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Both
20.
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote                  Cell membrane
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Both
21.
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote         nucleus
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Both
22.
Which structure can be found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Centriole
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
23.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
24.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
25.
What do all of these organisms have in common?
a)
They all have uniform offspring
b)
They are all made of cells
c)
They possess the same features
d)
They have the same internal and external structures
26.
According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?
a)
another living cell
b)
energy from sun
c)
a multicellular organism
d)
the nonliving environment
27.
Which of the following is NOT a cell theory.
a)
All non-living things are made of cells
b)
All cells come from pre-existing cells
c)
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things
28.
All living things are made up of...
a)
cells
b)
cell tissues
c)
organ
d)
organ systems
29.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
30.
All cells come from___________ cells.
a)
pregnant
b)
pre-existing
c)
paternal
d)
pin size
31.
A single celled organism that does NOT have a nucleus; DNA is located in the cytoplasm; ex. - bacteria
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
Cell
d)
Organism
32.
An organism made up of cells that contain DNA in the nucleus; most are multicellular
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Cell
d)
Organism
33.
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that provides instructions for all cell processes
a)
DNA
b)
Organelle
c)
Cell membrane
d)
Cytoplasm
34.
A protective layer that covers a cell and provides a barrier between the inside of the cell and the environment
a)
DNA
b)
Organelle
c)
Cell membrane
d)
Cytoplasm
35.
The areas inside the cell that is made up of fluid
a)
DNA
b)
Organelle
c)
Cell membrane
d)
Cytoplasm
36.
The smallest structural and functional unit of all living organisms
a)
Cell
b)
Organism
c)
Prokaryote
d)
Eukaryote
37.
Any living thing; is made up of one or more cells
a)
Cell
b)
Organism
c)
Prokaryote
d)
Eukaryote
38.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Made of many cells
2. Each cell has a nucleus
3. Eats other organisms
4. Can move itself around
Which word would describe this organism?
a)
Autotrophic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Immotile
d)
Multicellular
39.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Cells have nuclei
2. Cannot move itself
3. Makes its own food
4. Made of many cells
Which word would NOT describe this organism?
a)
Multicellular
b)
Autotrophic
c)
Prokaryotic
d)
Immotile
40.
Scientists discover a single-celled organism in pond water that has a nucleus. This organism can move using a flagellum. Which pair of words can be used to describe this organism?
a)
Prokaryotic and unicellular
b)
Prokaryotic and motile
c)
Eukaryotic and multicellular
d)
Eukaryotic and motile
41.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Cannot move itself around
2. Absorbs food particles
3. Made of many cells
4. Cells have nuclei
Which word cannot be used to describe this organism?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Heterotrophic
c)
Immotile
d)
Unicellular
42.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Has a nucleus
2. Made of one cell
3. Has cilia for movement
4. Makes its own food
Which word would describe this organism?
a)
Heterotrophic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Multicellular
d)
Motile
43.
Scientists are studying an organism that can make its own food. It is made of trillions of cells, and each cell has its own nucleus. Which pair of words could be used to describe this organism?
a)
Autotrophic and prokaryotic
b)
Autotrophic and eukaryotic
c)
Heterotrophic and eukaryotic
d)
Heterotrophic and multicellular
44.
Animals are considered highly motile organisms. This is because animals-
a)
can make their own food
b)
can move themselves around
c)
are composed of a single cell
d)
do not contain nuclei in their cells
45.
Why are plants considered autotrophic organisms?
a)
They contain many cells
b)
Their cells contain nuclei
c)
They can produce their own food
d)
They cannot freely move on their own
46.
Protists are a group of mostly single-celled organisms. All protists are considered eukaryotic. What makes protists eukaryotic?
a)
All protists can make their own food
b)
All protists contain a cell nucleus
c)
Every protist is able to move itself around
d)
Every protist is classifies as unicellular
47.
Each cell in the organism has a nucleus.
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
48.
The organism is composed of millions of cells.
a)
Multicellular
b)
Unicellular
49.
The organism absorbs nutrients from its environment for food. 
a)
Heterotrophic
b)
Autotrophic
50.
The organism cannot move itself.
a)
Motile
b)
Immotile
51.
The organism can move itself using flagellum.
a)
Immotile
b)
Motile
52.
The organism gets its food from its surroundings.
a)
Autotrophic
b)
Heterotrophic
53.
The organism is composed of a single cell.
a)
Multicellular
b)
Unicellular
54.
There is not a nucleus inside the organism.
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
55.

The building block of living things

a)

Structure

b)

Function

c)

Cell

d)

unicellular

56.

Creature with only one cell

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

cell

d)

organism

57.

Creature with many cell

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

cell

d)

organism

58.

Any complete living thing

a)

Cell

b)

Function

c)

Structure

d)

Organism

59.

What can a scientist use microscope to determine?

a)

If it is multicellular

b)

If it is unicellular

c)

If it can be safely eaten

d)

If it is non-living

e)

If it is living

60.

Prokaryotic organisms are always

a)

single celled

b)

multicellular

c)

non-living

d)

hungry

e)

function

61.

Eukaryotic cells can be found in

a)

bacteria

b)

plants

c)

animals

d)

fungi

e)

unicellular organisms

62.

unicellular organisms are

a)

eukaryotic

b)

non-living

c)

prokaryotic

d)

structure and function

63.

What is an example of a function in a part of the body?

a)

Your arm is made from two bones

b)

An adult mouth has 32 teeth in it

c)

Every eukaryotic cell has a nucleus

d)

The cell wall lets things in and out of the cell

64.

How can a scientist best determine if an organism is multicellular or unicellular?

a)

See if the cells have organelles

b)

Look to see how many cells there are

c)

Determine the size of the cells

d)

Look it up in an encyclopedia

65.

This is the basic unit of all life.

a)

prokaryotic cell

b)

eukaryotic cell

c)

cell

d)

cell membrane

66.

A scientist found some weird slime near a pond. What would he need to do to determine if some part of the slime were a living thing?

a)

Stir up the slime and see if anything moves

b)

Look with a microscope for the presence of cells

c)

Put the slime in the pond and see what happens

d)

Collect some slime and see if anything grows from it

67.

The genetic material in all cells is called

a)

DNA

b)

cytoplasm

c)

eukaryotic

d)

prokaryotic

68.

Plants & animals have some things in common. Like all living things, one of the things they have in common is

a)

They learn how to do many things

b)

They all communicate with each other

c)

They all consume some other organism for energy

d)

They all are made of one or more cells

69.

What type of cells are you made of?

a)

Eukaryotic cells

b)

Prokaryotic cells

c)

Plant cells

d)

Fungi cells

70.

Which is true?

a)

Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells

b)

Eukaryotic cells are larger than prokaryotic cells

c)

Cells are mostly the same size

71.

How can you tell if a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

a)

Take its temperature

b)

Use a telescope to look at it from far away

c)

Use a microscope to look for a nucleus in the cell

d)

Measure the cell's mass

72.

What type of cell is this?

a)

prokaryotic

b)

eukaryotic

73.

What type of cell is this?

a)

Prokaryotic cell

b)

Eukaryotic cell

74.

What do prokaryotic cells & eukaryotic cells have in common?

a)

Both have a nucleus

b)

Both are found in multicellular organisms

c)

Both have genetic material

d)

Both have a cell wall

75.

Where is the DNA located in this cell?

a)

K (pointing from top left)

b)

L (pointing from top right)

c)

M (pointing from bottom right)

76.

Identify the purple stuff in this cell.

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

DNA

77.

Identify the purple structure with the yellow center

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

prokaryote

78.

What identifies this cell as eukaryotic?

a)

presence of DNA

b)

presence of a cell membrane

c)

presence of a nucleus

d)

absence of DNA

79.

All organisms are composed of one or more

a)

bones

b)

cells

c)

DNAs

d)

cell membranes

80.

All living things share some characteristics. For example, all organisms -

a)

are made up of one or more cells.

b)

make their own food from sunlight.

c)

have a skeleton to provide support.

d)

emerge, at birth, from some type of egg.

81.

Unlike prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells have their genetic material centrally located in a –

a)

chloroplast.

b)

vacuole.

c)

lysosome.

d)

nucleus.

82.

Human beings share some characteristics with all other organisms. Humans, and all other living things, -

a)

communicate emotions through facial expressions.

b)

must consume other organisms for energy.

c)

are made up of one or more cells.

d)

require several years to reach full maturity.

83.

A eukaryotic cell can be distinguished from a prokaryotic cell because only a eukaryotic cell will have -

a)

DNA.

b)

a cell wall.

c)

a nucleus.

d)

cytoplasm.

84.

In order to classify a cell as prokaryotic or eukaryotic, it must be determined if the cell –

a)

grows larger throughout its life.

b)

can move from place to place.

c)

is able to make copies of itself.

d)

has its genetic material in a nucleus.

85.

1-The smallest tiny structures that build up all living organism's bodies are...........................

a)

a. systems.

b)

b. cells.

c)

c. organs.

d)

d. bricks.

86.

2. We can see the cell of ................................................without using a microscope.

a)

a. bacteria

b)

b. plant

c)

c. human

d)

d. bird's egg

87.

3. The ...................... is responsible for the entry and exit of water into and out of the cell.

a)

a. cell membrane

b)

b. muscle cell

c)

c. nucleus cell

d)

d. bone cell

88.

4. The number of cells which build up a baby's body is........................... which build up his father's body. the number of cells which build up the number of the father's cell

a)

a. more than

b)

b. less than

c)

c. equal to

d)

d. double

89.

5-The structure(s) found in the plant cell and not found in animal cell is/are............................

a)

a. cell membrane only.

b)

. b. cell wall only.

c)

c. cell membrane and nucleus.

d)

d. cell wall and nucleus.

90.

6. The cell needs ............................................to get its needed energy and to stay alive.

a)

a. oxygen only

b)

b. water only

c)

c. food and water only

d)

d. food, oxygen and water

91.

7. Growth of a living organism is resulted from increasing the.................................of cells in its body

a)

a. length

b)

b. size

c)

c. number

d)

d. mass

92.

8. The body of........................................... . is composed of one cell only.

a)

a. human

b)

b. bacteria

c)

c. a big tree

d)

d. an elephant

93.

9. All the following living organisms bodies are build up of many cells , except...........................................

a)

a. human

b)

b. fish

c)

c. plant

d)

d. bacteria.

94.

All things are made up of one or more cells.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

All cells are the same size.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

All cells come from existing cells.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Who observed thin slices of cork under the microscope and named the boxlike structures "cells "?

a)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Theodore Schwann

d)

Rudolf Virchow

98.

He concluded that plants are made of cells.

a)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Theodore Schwann

d)

Matthias Schleiden

99.

He was the first person to describe actual living cells when he looked at a drop of pond water under a microscope.

a)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Theodore Schwann

d)

Matthias Schleiden

100.

In 1839, he determined that all animal tissues are made of cells.

a)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Theodore Schwann

d)

Matthias Schleiden

101.

In 1858, ___________ proposed that cells could form only from the division of other cells.

a)

Theodore Schwann

b)

Rudolf Virchow

c)

Matthias Schleiden

d)

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

102.

It is a protective layer that covers a cell's surface.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

organelle

103.

It is a genetic material that provides instructions for all cell processes.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cell membrane

c)

DNA

d)

organelle

104.

Organisms made up of just one cell are called__________.

a)

homocellular

b)

unicellular

c)

multicellular

d)

heterocellular

105.

The region inside the cell that includes the fluid and all the organelles except for the nucleus.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

vacuole

106.

A membrane-bound organelle that contains DNA.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cell membrane

c)

mitochondrion

d)

nucleus

107.

Single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

a)

unicellular

b)

eukaryotes

c)

prokaryotes

d)

homocellular

108.

All eukaryotes are multicellular organisms.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

Organisms made up of cells that contain DNA in a nucleus, membrane-bound organelles, and ribosomes.

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

eukaryotes

d)

prokaryotes

110.

Which organism has its DNA in the cytoplasm?

a)

eukaryote

b)

prokaryote

111.

Solve for the surface area to volume ratio of this cube if each side measures 7 cm.

a)

7cm² : 6cm³

b)

6cm² : 5cm³

c)

6cm² : 7cm³

d)

5cm² : 6cm³

112.

A substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

compound

d)

molecule

113.

A group of atoms held together by chemical bonds.

a)

molecule

b)

compound

114.

A substance made up of atoms of two or more elements joined by chemical bonds.

a)

molecule

b)

compound

c)

element

115.

Which cell type tends to be smaller?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

c)

there is not a size difference

116.

The presence of which of the following characteristics differentiates prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

DNA

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Nucleus

d)

Cytoplasm

117.

Plant and animal cells are examples of

a)

prokaryotic cells

b)

eukaryotic cells

118.

Which of the following is only found in EUKARYOTIC cells?

a)

nucleus

b)

DNA

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosomes

119.

A table with characteristics of three different cells is shown. Cell 2 is a _____.

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

120.

The smallest unit of a living thing are

a)

atoms

b)

cells

c)

DNA

d)

organelles

121.

Bacteria is an example of a(n)

a)

prokaryotic cell.

b)

eukaryotic cell.

122.

What is NOT apart 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 basic unit of structure and function in living things

123.

A table with characteristics of three different cells is shown. Cell 1 is a _____.

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

124.

True or False: Eukaryotic cells are small, simple cells

a)

True

b)

False

125.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Made of many cells
2. Each cell has a nucleus
3. Eats other organisms
4. Can move itself around
Which word would describe this organism?
a)
Autotrophic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Immotile
d)
Multicellular
126.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Cells have nuclei
2. Cannot move itself
3. Makes its own food
4. Made of many cells
Which word would NOT describe this organism?
a)
Multicellular
b)
Autotrophic
c)
Prokaryotic
d)
Immotile
127.
Scientists discover a single-celled organism in pond water that has a nucleus. This organism can move using a flagellum. Which pair of words can be used to describe this organism?
a)
Prokaryotic and unicellular
b)
Prokaryotic and motile
c)
Eukaryotic and multicellular
d)
Eukaryotic and motile
128.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Cannot move itself around
2. Absorbs food particles
3. Made of many cells
4. Cells have nuclei
Which word cannot be used to describe this organism?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Heterotrophic
c)
Immotile
d)
Unicellular
129.
Characteristics of an organism:
1. Has a nucleus
2. Made of one cell
3. Has cilia for movement
4. Makes its own food
Which word would describe this organism?
a)
Heterotrophic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Multicellular
d)
Motile
130.
Scientists are studying an organism that can make its own food. It is made of trillions of cells, and each cell has its own nucleus. Which pair of words could be used to describe this organism?
a)
Autotrophic and prokaryotic
b)
Autotrophic and eukaryotic
c)
Heterotrophic and eukaryotic
d)
Heterotrophic and multicellular
131.
Animals are considered highly motile organisms. This is because animals-
a)
can make their own food
b)
can move themselves around
c)
are composed of a single cell
d)
do not contain nuclei in their cells
132.
Why are plants considered autotrophic organisms?
a)
They contain many cells
b)
Their cells contain nuclei
c)
They can produce their own food
d)
They cannot freely move on their own
133.
Protists are a group of mostly single-celled organisms. All protists are considered eukaryotic. What makes protists eukaryotic?
a)
All protists can make their own food
b)
All protists contain a cell nucleus
c)
Every protist is able to move itself around
d)
Every protist is classifies as unicellular
134.
Each cell in the organism has a nucleus.
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
135.
The organism is composed of millions of cells.
a)
Multicellular
b)
Unicellular
136.
The organism absorbs nutrients from its environment for food. 
a)
Heterotrophic
b)
Autotrophic
137.
The organism cannot move itself.
a)
Motile
b)
Immotile
138.
The organism can move itself using flagellum.
a)
Immotile
b)
Motile
139.
The organism gets its food from its surroundings.
a)
Autotrophic
b)
Heterotrophic
140.
The organism is composed of a single cell.
a)
Multicellular
b)
Unicellular
141.
There is not a nucleus inside the organism.
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
142.

Organelles are tiny organ like structures found in cells that have specific jobs.

a)

True

b)

False

143.

A protective boundary of a cell that lets substances in and out of the cell

a)

cell wall

b)

ribosomes

c)

cell membrane

d)

nucleus

144.

What is the function of the cytoplasm?

a)

To store food, water and other materials

b)

A fluid inside the cell that organelles float in and are kept in place

c)

A stiff structure outside the cell that protects the cell from attack from viruses and other harmful substances

d)

Provides energy for the cell

145.

Which 2 organelles are found only in plant cells?

a)

Cell wall

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplast

d)

mitochondria

146.

An organelle that produces (makes)  proteins is called

a)

Golgi Apparatus

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Cell membrane

147.

The smooth part of this organelle that helps remove harmful substances from the cell

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

148.

An organelle that stores food, water and other materials

a)

mitochondria

b)

cell wall

c)

nucleus

d)

Vacuole

149.

An organelle that prepares proteins for their job and then packages them to be sent around the cell

a)

Golgi Apparatus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

cell membrane

d)

cytoplasm

150.

An organelle that use light energy to make food (glucose)

a)

ribosome

b)

chloroplast

c)

cell wall

d)

nucleus

151.

The organelle that controls all the cell's activities

a)

mitochondria

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

cell membrane

152.

True or false:  All cells are the same shape and size and job

a)

True

b)

False

153.

True or false:  Animal cells and plant cells have all of the same organelles.

a)

True

b)

False

154.

An organelle that provides plants structure, support and protection

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

ribosome

155.

The organelle that powers the cell through chemical reactions

a)

cell membrane

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

156.

True or false:  Anything can enter and leave a cell.

a)

True

b)

False

157.

1. The body of unicellular organism consists of............................

a)

a. one cell only.

b)

b. three cells only.

c)

c. six cells only.

d)

d. many cells.

158.

2. All the following organisms are examples of multicellular organisms, except...........................

a)

a. human.

b)

b. horse.

c)

c. bacteria.

d)

d. apple tree.

159.

3- The gelatinous liquid which is found inside the cell is known as.........................

a)

a. nucleus.

b)

b. cytoplasm.

c)

c. cell membrane.

d)

d. organelles.

160.

4-All the following parts are from the main parts of animal cell, except...........................

a)

a. cell membrane.

b)

b. cytoplasm.

c)

c. cell wall.

d)

d. nucleus.

161.

5-Nucleus is responsible for controling ..............................

a)

a. formation of proteins only.

b)

b. cell division only.

c)

c. formation of proteins and cell division.

d)

d. formation of proteins and energy production.

162.

6-The organelles which provide the cell with the needed energy are called............................

a)

a. endoplasmic reticulum.

b)

b. golgi apparatus.

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c)

c. mitochondria.

d)

d. cell membrane.

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