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Cells and Categorization

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 4hrs 21mins

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1.

What are the three main components of the cell theory?

a)

Cell is the basic unit of life, all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, and all cells come from pre-existing cells

b)

Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living matter

c)

All living organisms are composed of non-living material

d)

Cell is not the basic unit of life

2.

Who is credited with the discovery of the cell?

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Charles Darwin

d)

Marie Curie

3.

Explain the first component of the cell theory.

a)

All living organisms are composed of atoms

b)

All living organisms are composed of energy

c)

All living organisms are composed of tissues

d)

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells

4.

What is the significance of the second component of the cell theory?

a)

The second component is the identification of cell membranes

b)

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells

c)

The second component is the understanding of cell division

d)

The second component is the discovery of the nucleus in cells

5.

Describe the third component of the cell theory.

a)

All cells come from pre-existing cells

b)

Cells can only come from non-living matter

c)

Cells can only come from sunlight

d)

Cells can only come from water

6.

What are the limitations of the cell theory?

a)

The limitations of the cell theory include the inability to explain the structure of DNA

b)

The limitations of the cell theory include the inability to explain the process of photosynthesis

c)

The limitations of the cell theory include the inability to explain the origin of the first cell, the existence of viruses, and the presence of organelles in eukaryotic cells.

d)

The limitations of the cell theory include the inability to explain the theory of evolution

7.

Explain the concept of spontaneous generation and its relation to the cell theory.

a)

Spontaneous generation is the belief that living organisms can arise from other living organisms, which supports the cell theory.

b)

Spontaneous generation is the belief that living organisms can arise from non-living matter, which contradicts the cell theory that states all living organisms are composed of cells and arise from pre-existing cells.

c)

Spontaneous generation is the idea that cells can only come from pre-existing cells, which contradicts the cell theory.

d)

Spontaneous generation is the process of cells dividing to form new organisms, which is in line with the cell theory.

8.

How has the cell theory contributed to our understanding of biology?

a)

It has provided the foundation for understanding the structure, function, and organization of all living organisms.

b)

It has no impact on our understanding of biology

c)

It has only focused on non-living organisms

d)

It has led to the discovery of new species

9.

Discuss the impact of technological advancements on the development of the cell theory.

a)

Technological advancements such as televisions

b)

Technological advancements such as refrigerators

c)

Technological advancements such as bicycles

d)

Technological advancements such as microscopes

10.

What are some modern applications of the cell theory in scientific research and medicine?

a)

Cell biology, genetics, regenerative medicine, and cancer research

b)

Archaeology, anthropology, and history

c)

Cooking, gardening, and interior design

d)

Astronomy, geology, and meteorology

11.
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
12.
what is a cell classified as?
a)
a basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms
b)
a unit based on only plants and animals that are living
13.
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.
14.

The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?

a)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from other cells

b)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things

All cells are destroyed from other aliens

c)

All living things are composed of Jell-O

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from factories in Canada

d)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time

All cells are produced from other cells

15.

Bacteria, Archea,Protozoa, and Algae are all example of

a)

Multicellular organisms

b)

Unicellular organisms

c)

Types of cells

d)

Strands of DNA

16.

Specialized Cells such as nerve cells, brain cells, and muscle cells, are all characteristics of

a)

Unicellular Organisms

b)

Tiny organisms

c)

nonhuman organisms

d)

Multicellular Organisms

17.

What does the statement “All cells result from the division of previously existing living cell” mean?

a)

All cells are made from other cells

b)

All cells are good at math (division)

c)

All cells come from different places

d)

No cell is the same

18.

What do you think homeostasis is?

a)

Keeping your body systems stable

b)

Staying at home

c)

Making body systems unstable

19.

What is the perfect internal body temperature for a person?

a)

102 degrees F

b)

98.2 degrees F

c)

75 degrees F

20.

The cell theory applies to all organisms, including the five shown. Which of the following statements describes how these organisms are an example of the cell theory?

a)

The organisms have cells that lack a nucleus.

b)

The organisms are made of one or more cells.

c)

The cells of the organisms undergo photosynthesis.

d)

The cells of the organisms are identical to each other.

21.

The cell theory applies to all organisms, including the two shown below. Which of the following statements describes how these organisms are examples of the cell theory?

a)

The organisms are made up of cells that make their own food.

b)

The cells of the organisms come from other living cells.

c)

The organisms are made up of more than one cell.

d)

The cells of the organisms have cell walls.

22.

What is any living thing?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Organism

c)

Cell

d)

Cell Theory

23.

What is the smallest living unit of an organism?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Atom

c)

Molecule

d)

Cell

24.

What does a Scientific Theory consist of?

a)

the natural world

b)

being able to be repeatedly tested and verified

c)

observation

d)

meaurement and evaluation

25.

The ​ (a)   part of cell theory states that every ​ (b)   thing is made up of ​ (c)   or more ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
first
living
one
cells
second
third
non-living
two
organisms
26.

How many cells are bacteria made of?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

none

27.

Which are examples of things made up of cells?

a)

Bacteria

b)

A Flower

c)

Sand

d)

Grass

e)

A Dog

28.

The ​ (a)   part of cell thory states that all ​ (b)   ​ come from ​ (c)   ones.

Choose from the below words
second
cells
pre-existing
first
third
living things
new
29.

A pre-existing cell is one that is

a)

already alive

b)

Not alive

c)

Newly created

d)

divided

30.

The process where older cells divide into two new cells is a process called

a)

cell division

b)

cell multiplication

c)

generating

d)

cell adding

31.

The ​ (a)   part of the cell theory states that the ​ (b)   ​ (c)   of life is the ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
third
basic
unit
cell
first
second
standard
measurement
nucleus
32.

What are the two ways cells divide in humans?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Meiosis

d)

Reverse Osmosis

33.

Put the components of Cell Theory in their investigative order:

a)

all organisms are composed of cells

b)

all cells come from pre-existing cells

c)

cells are the basic unit of life

1)
2)
3)
34.

Humans are multicellular organisms

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Match the following

a)

Uses sunlight to create glucose sugar

1.

Chloroplast

b)

Breaks down waste using Digestive Enzymes

2.

Lysosome

c)

Converts glucose into usable energy

3.

Mitochondria

d)

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

4.

Golgi Apparatus Body

36.

Match the following

a)

A transportation system within the cell

1.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Builds Proteins

2.

Ribosome

c)

Manages the Actions of a the cell

3.

Nucleus

37.

The smallest unit of an organism, it is enclosed by a membrane and performs life functions

a)

cell

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

38.

Most bacteria are unicellular organisms

a)

True

b)

False

39.

a protective layer that surrounds a cell or organelle the controls what may enter or leave

a)

cell

b)

nucleus

c)

cell membrane

d)

cytoplasm

40.

Eukaryotic cells can include ______________. *Select all that apply.

a)

plants

b)

animals

c)

fungi

41.

Structures in cells that perform specific functions and are found in all Eukaryotic cells and some Prokaryotic cells.

a)

cell

b)

organelle

c)

cell membrane

d)

cytoplasm

42.

Match the following

a)

Offers Support and structure to the cell

1.

Cell Wall

b)

Controls what may enter or leave the cell

2.

Cell Membrane

c)

Storage site of water and nutrients

3.

Vacuole

d)

A gel-like fluid that fills empty space in the cell

4.

Cytoplasm

43.

Prokaryotic Cells include animals, plants and fungi

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Eukaryotic Cells have a nucleus

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Plant and Animal cells are both __________________ and _________________. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Prokaryotic

c)

Multicellular

d)

Unicellular

46.
Cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called ____________________.
a)
prokaryotes
b)
eukaryotes
c)
bacteria
d)
protists
47.

The _____________ holds the DNA, and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells.

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear Membrane

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

48.

What can only be found in plant cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

49.

This is the brain or control center of the cell.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

50.

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like fluid that fills empty space in the cell.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

51.

What is this structure?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Vacuole

52.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Breaks down glucose to make usable energy (ATP)

b)

Does photosynthesis to make glucose

c)

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

d)

Stores DNA and directs the cell's processes

53.

What is this structure?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Vacuole

54.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Breaks down glucose to make usable energy (ATP)

b)

Does photosynthesis to make glucose

c)

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

d)

Stores water, chemicals, and wastes

55.

What is this structure?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell wall

d)

Chloroplast

56.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Protects the cell and helps give it shape

b)

Stores water, chemicals, and wastes

c)

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

d)

Stores DNA and directs the cell's processes

57.

What is this structure?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

58.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Protects the cell and helps give it shape

b)

Stores water, chemicals, and wastes

c)

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

d)

Gel-like substance that supports the organelles

59.

What is this structure?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

60.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Breaks down glucose to make usable energy (ATP)

b)

Stores water, chemicals, and wastes

c)

Conducts photosynthesis to make glucose

d)

Gel-like substance that supports the organelles

61.

What is this structure?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Vacuole

62.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Makes glucose during photosynthesis

b)

Stores water, chemicals, and wastes

c)

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

d)

Stores DNA and directs the cell's processes

63.

What is this structure?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

64.

What is the function of this structure?

a)

Breaks down glucose to make usable energy (ATP)

b)

Stores water, chemicals, and wastes

c)

Conducts photosynthesis to make glucose

d)

Gel-like substance that supports the organelles

65.

Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus are called...

a)

Eukaryotes

b)

Prokaryotes

c)

Unicellular

d)

Multicellular

66.

An organism made up of only a single cell is called...

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Prokaryotic

c)

Unicellular

d)

Multicellular

67.

The densely packed area of a cell that stores the DNA and manages cellular activities is called a...

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

68.

When an organism has cells where every one contains a nucleus they are called...

a)

Archaea

b)

Prokaryotes

c)

Eukaryotes

d)

Bacteria

69.

What is the smallest structural unit of an organism?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Organelle

c)

Organ

d)

Cell

70.

Organisms made up of many cells all with specialized functions are called...

a)

Multicellular

b)

Prokaryotic

c)

Eukaryotic

d)

Unicellular

71.

The outermost layer of a cell that is made up of a double-thick layer of lipids is called the...

a)

Golgi Apparatus

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

72.

The barrier holds in the cytoplasm of a cell and controls what enters and leaves a cell is called the...

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cellophane

d)

Cellulose

73.

The water nutrient filled fluid that is found inside of cells that holds the organelles is called...

a)

Blood

b)

Plasma

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Chlorine

74.

The organelle that converts sugars in food into energy (ATP) for cells to use is the...

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Nucleolus

75.

The tiny organelles found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes that assembles proteins out of amino acids are called...

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nucleic Acids

d)

Ribosomes

76.

The organelle found in autotrophs that converts sunlight and CO2 into sugars used by the organism is called a...

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Vacuole

d)

Nucleus

77.

The organelle (large in plant cells and smaller in animal cells) that is used as storage for water and nutrients is called a...

a)

Vacuole

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell

d)

Ribosome

78.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

a)

Cells must contain DNA.

b)

Cells only come from other cells.

c)

All living things are made of cells.

d)

Cells are the basic unit of life.

79.

Small structures found inside of cells that have specific functions are called...

a)

Animalcules

b)

Organelles

c)

Tissues

d)

Organs

80.

What piece of technology was essential for developing the cell theory?

a)

Microwaves

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Telescopes

d)

Microscopes

81.

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and other autotrophs in organelles called...

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Nuclei

c)

Glucose

d)

Mitochondria

82.

The name of the process where sugar is turned into ATP is...

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Oxygen

c)

Cellular Respiration

d)

The Krebs Cycle

83.

The process that occurs in chloroplasts that turns sunlight and CO2 into sugars is called...

a)

ATP

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Transmission

d)

Cellular Respiration

84.

A byproduct of photosynthesis that many organisms on Earth need to survive is...

a)

Water

b)

O2

c)

CO2

d)

Sugar

85.

Plants cells need both _____ and _____ to make the sugars they need to survive and then to break them down to make energy.

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Golgi Apparatus

86.

The shipping center of the cell, this organelle is responsible for packaging and shipping out products produced by the cell.

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Golgi Apparatus

87.

While it's primary function is to make lipids for the cell to use, because of the ribosomes attached to it, this organelle also creates proteins for the cell.

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

d)

Lysosomes

88.

This organelle is responsible for breaking down old organelles, wastes, and toxins inside a plant cell.

a)

Lysosome

b)

Peroxisome

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosome

89.

This organelle is responsible for breaking down old organelle and dealing with wastes in an animal cell.

a)

Ribosome

b)

Nucleus

c)

Lysosome

d)

Peroxisome

90.

what organelles are present in both animal and plants? (select all that apply)

a)

nucleus

b)

chloroplast

c)

cell wall

d)

vacuole

91.

This organelle is in both plants and animals. It is a barrier between the cell and the environment. It controls what goes in and out of a cell.

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

vacuole

d)

mitochondria

92.

A storage structure- in an animal cell there are many small ones, but in a plant cell there is just one large one.

a)

vacuole

b)

ribosomes

c)

chloroplast

d)

mitochondria

93.

Look at the image. This is where organisms break down food. which of the following is true about the organelle shown in the image?

a)

only found in plants

b)

only found in animals.

c)

found in both plants and animals.

94.

Which organelle is the reason why plant cells are more rectangular than animal cells?

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

vacuoles

95.

Lucia was looking at cells with a microscope. She knows the cells are classified as either plant cells or animal cells. How can she tell if these cells are plant cells?

a)

She should look for a large nucleus in the center of the cells.

b)

She should look for cytoplasm that is filled with organelles

c)

She should look for a cell membrane surrounding the entire cell.

d)

She should look for a cell wall outside of the cell membrane.

96.

Ms. Roque is examining a cell under a microscope. She has identified a cell wall, a nucleus, and a chloroplast.


What organism does this cell most likely belong too?

a)

a sunflower

b)

a mushroom

c)

a rabbit

d)

a bacteria

97.

Does this picture show a plant or an animal cell?

a)

Plant Cell

b)

Animal Cell

98.

Plant and animal cells are eukaryotic.

a)

True

b)

False

99.
What organelle is labeled with "C"?
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Golgi Apparatus
c)
Nucleus
d)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
100.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

Produces ATP

b)

Produces proteins and lipids

c)

Keep the organelles in place

d)

Control what enters and leaves the cell

101.
What organelle is labeled with "D"?
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Golgi Apparatus
c)
Nucleus
d)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
102.

All __________ are made of cells.

a)

plants

b)

bacteria

c)

living organisms

d)

All of the above

e)

animals

103.
Processes materials and move them around INSIDE the cell. (highway system)
a)
endoplasmic reticulum
b)
ribosomes
c)
Golgi bodies
d)
cell membraine
104.

A storage area for food, water and waste.

a)

vacuole

b)

chloroplasts

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

105.
Uses light energy to make a sugar (photosynthesis). It is green.
a)
cytoplasm
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplasts
d)
ribosomes
106.
Identify this structure that surrounds the entire cell.
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
sap vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
107.

Number 1 is a (the) -

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosome

d)

Nucleus

108.

The organelle that makes energy for the cell is the....

a)

nucleus

b)

lysosomes

c)

mitochondria

d)

vacuole

109.

What are organelles?

a)

Parts that come together to make an organ system.

b)

A group of similar cells that perform similar functions.

c)

A group of organs that perform similar functions

d)

Tiny structures within a cell that allow the cell to live, grow, and reproduce.

110.

The jelly like substance in the cell is called --

a)

cytoplasm

b)

lysosomes

c)

chromosomes

d)

cytokinesis

111.

Which structures are unique only to plant cells? (Choose two)

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

112.

Which cell structure acts like the brain of the cell?

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Nucleus

d)

Mitochondria

113.

What are the two main types of cells?

a)

plant and animal cells

b)

prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

c)

animal and skin cells

d)

all things are made of cells

114.

Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Cell membrance

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nuclear material

d)

Nucleus

115.

What are the small parts inside a cell called?

a)

small parts

b)

organs

c)

organelles

d)

cell membrane

116.

What does cell theory state?

a)

Non-living things are made of cells.

b)

ALL LIVING things are made of cells.

c)

Only people are made of cells.

d)

Rocks are made of cells.

117.

Joe tells Gabby his theory about why sea turtles nest on the beach instead of in the ocean. He says, “The turtle eggs would sink to the bottom of the ocean, and the baby turtle would drown. I know this because my uncle is a fisherman, and he told me this information. Gabby tells Joe that his theory is not scientific. Why does Joe’s idea not meet the requirements to be a scientific theory?

a)

Joe’s idea is already a scientific law.

b)

Joe’s idea is not supported by scientific evidence.

c)

Joe’s idea is a good guess that can be tested by experiments.

d)

Joe and his uncle are not scientists.

118.

In 1897, Joseph Thomson discovered that atoms contained electrons. He proposed a change in the atomic theory of that time, and the theory was modified because of his discovery. Since Thomson’s discovery, atomic theory has been further modified. What is the best explanation for why scientific theories are modified?

a)

Theories more than ten years old are usually out of date.

b)

Scientists want to prove that the work of other scientists is wrong.

c)

New evidence that supports a change prompts scientists to modify earlier theories.

d)

So much information is available today that it is harder to focus research and disprove theories.

119.

The law of universal gravitation states that both mass and distance of objects affect the gravitational force between them. Gravitational force increases as the mass of the objects increase. Gravitational force decreases as distance between the objects increases. Why are these statements considered scientific law, and not scientific theory?

a)

The statements tells what happens, and not why it happens.

b)

The statements involve mass and distance measurements.

c)

The statements explain the attractive force between two objects.

d)

The statements predict what will happen under certain conditions.

120.

Lilly was trying to explain to her friend the difference between a theory and a law in science. She used the theory of plate tectonics and the law of superposition as examples. Lilli explained the difference by using non-scientific language. Which statement could Lilly use to correctly describe the difference between a theory and a law in science?

a)

A theory describes a natural event, while a law explains it.

b)

A theory explains a natural event, while a law predicts it.

c)

A theory explains a natural event, while a law describes it.

d)

A theory predicts a natural event, while a law explains it.

121.
Scientific theories are based on
a)
general assumptions of how systems work.
b)
mathematical principles that can be proven true.
c)
large amounts of data collected over time.
d)
observations from within only one scientific discipline.
122.
Scientific theories do not change once they have been written down.
a)
True
b)
False
123.

Which of these can change when new evidence is presented?

a)

theory

b)

law

124.

Which of these explain how a natural phenomenon works or happens?

a)

theory

b)

law

125.

Which of these describes a natural phenomenon or relationship that always occurs under specific conditions

a)

theory

b)

law

126.

Which of these can be represented mathematically and provide no explanation why a phenomenon occurs?

a)

theory

b)

law

127.

Scientists create both scientific theories and scientific laws as they make observations and conduct experiments about the natural world. Which of the following statements most accurately compares the difference between scientific theories and scientific laws

a)

science laws are based on evidence while science theories are not

b)

science theories involve only biology, while laws involve all types of science

c)

science theories involve mathematical equations, while science laws are based on observations

d)

science theories are ideas that explain natural events, while science laws predict what will happen in a natural event.

128.
Scientific theories can be tested.
a)
True
b)
False
129.
What is a theory?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
130.
What is a law?
a)
Describes what happens
b)
Explains a process
131.

To maintain life, cells need to maintain a stable inner environment. Which of these is an example of remaining internally stable?

a)

Using water and drying up

b)

producing and using energy

c)

building and repairing structures

d)

taking in energy and removing waste produt

132.

Felis catis is the scientific name for the house cat. In the diagrams below, the circles labeled Felis represent all the members of the genus Felis. The circles labeled catis represent all the members of the species catis. Which of the diagrams most accurately represents the relationship between the genus and species of the brown bear?

a)

b)

c)

d)