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Cells Review

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 37mins

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Class
Date
1.

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.

2.
Which invention from the 17th century allowed for the development of modern cell theory?
a)

x-rays

b)

computers

c)

the light microscope

d)

the scanning electron microscope

3.
Using a microscope in the science lab, Jill observed two unknown cells: Cell 1 and Cell 2. Cell 1 she identified as a plant cell and Cell 2 as an animal cell. Her teacher told her she identified the cells correctly. What did Jill most likely observe to correctly identify the cells?
a)

Cell 2 had a cell membrane and Cell 1 did not.

b)

Cell 1 had a cell wall and Cell 2 did not.

c)

Cell 2 had a chloroplast and Cell 1 did not.

d)

Cell 1 had a nucleus and Cell 2 did not.

4.

The cell theory developed from the work of many different scientists. Which of the following statements is NOT part of the cell theory?

a)

All cells come from other living cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of all living things.

c)

All cells of living things have the same organelles.

d)

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

5.

The work of many different scientist:, led to the development of the cell theory. Which of the following statements is NOT part of the cell theory?

a)

All cells come from other living cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of all living things.

c)

The cell provides everything a living thing needs.

d)

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

6.

Which of the following is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?

a)

organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

b)

organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism

c)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

cell, organ, tissue, organism, organ system

7.

The basic unit of structure and function of living organisms

a)

organ

b)

organ system

c)

cell

d)

tissue

e)

organism

8.

A group of similar cells that work together to form the same function is called .......

a)

organ

b)

cell

c)

organ system

d)

organism

e)

tissue

9.

What is the difference between a cell and a tissue?

a)

cell is basic unit of life; tissue is group of cells that work as one

b)

cell is group of tissues; tissue is basic unit of life

c)

cell is basic unit of life; tissue is groups of different cells

d)

cell is group of organs; tissue is group of different cells

10.
To control what enters or leaves the cell is a function of _________.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
11.
To provide protection and form for the plant cell is a function of _________.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
12.
Breaks down food  to release energy. Known as the power plant of the cell.
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Ribosomes
d)
Cell Wall
13.
The control center of the cell.
a)
Nucleus
b)
Nuclear Membrane
c)
Chloroplasts
d)
Golgi Aparatus
14.
Uses energy from the sun to make food for the plant.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Chloroplasts
d)
Vacuole
15.

The jelly-like material inside the cell

a)

ribosomes

b)

lysosome

c)

granum

d)

cytoplasm

16.

In _______ cells, the vacuole is large and located in the center of the cell.

a)

plant

b)

animal

c)

both plant and animal

d)

all

17.
I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane 
d)
cell skin
18.

Which of the following describes homeostasis?

a)

keeps variables exactly at the set point

b)

organism's ability to maintain steady(stable) internal conditions

c)

acts to keep values outside of a desired range

d)

operates through positive feedback

19.

Homeostasis for living organisms means...

a)

external environment stays the same when internal changes

b)

water diffuses through membrane by osmosis

c)

concentrations move from high to low

d)

internal environment stays the same when external changes

20.

Which of the following resources are NOT needed by ANIMALS to help them maintain homeostasis?

a)

oxygen

b)

water

c)

food

d)

carbon dioxide

21.

Which of the following resources are NOT needed by PLANTS to help them maintain homeostasis?

a)

light

b)

water

c)

rocks

d)

carbon dioxide

22.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
23.
What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?
a)

stable

b)

equal

c)

complete

d)

correct

24.

A football player perspires during a football game. The sweat is a cooling mechanism. What is this an example of?

a)

Digestion

b)

Mitosis

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Respiration

25.

The group of organisms that use the process of homeostasis includes

a)

mammals, only

b)

animals, only

c)

plants and animals

d)

all living things

26.

Which cell parts are not present in animal cells?

a)

cell membrane & cytoplasm

b)

nucleus & chloroplasts

c)

cell wall & chloroplasts

d)

ribosomes & mitochondria

27.
"Garbage collectors" of the cell that remove waste: 
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Centrioles
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Nucleus
28.

Which is not a part of the cell theory?

a)

The cell is the most basic (smallest) form of life

b)

Cells cannot be created or destroyed

c)

All cells come from pre-existing (other) cells

d)

All living things are made of cells