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Cell Biology Quiz

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the smallest unit that can perform all the processes necessary for life?

a)

cell

b)

nucleus

c)

organelle

d)

prokaryote

2.

Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?

a)

Animals and plants share the same kinds of cells.

b)

All organisms are made up of one or more cells.

c)

The cell is the basic unit of all living things.

d)

All cells come from existing cells.

3.

Most cells are a very small size because

a)

they don’t have hard shells like eggs.

b)

their volume does not increase.

c)

their volume is limited by how large their surface area is.

d)

their surface area-to-volume ratio is too small.

4.

The protective layer that covers a cell’s surface is called

a)

DNA

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

5.

The fluid inside a cell is known as

a)

DNA

b)

cytoplasm

c)

RNA

d)

organelle

6.

The structure that performs a specific function in a cell

a)

nucleus

b)

organelle

c)

tissue

d)

flagella

7.

The genetic material that carries information needed to make new cells or new organisms

a)

RNA

b)

tissue

c)

DNA

d)

ATP

8.

An organelle that contains DNA and has a role in growth, metabolism, and reproduction

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi complex

9.

Anything that can perform life processes is

a)

a cell.

b)

an organ system.

c)

a tissue.

d)

an organism.

10.

Which of these is the lowest level of organization?

a)

cells

b)

tissues

c)

organs

d)

systems

11.

Which of these is the highest level of organization?

a)

cells

b)

tissues

c)

organs

d)

organ systems

12.

Energy released by a cell’s mitochondrion is stored as

a)

ATP.

b)

DNA.

c)

the ER.

d)

RNA.

13.

Larger size, longer life, and specialization are three advantages to being a

a)

eukaryote.

b)

prokaryote.

c)

single-celled organism.

d)

multicellular organism.

14.

Various tissues that work together to perform a specific job constitute a(n)

a)

DNA.

b)

cell membrane.

c)

nucleus.

d)

organs.

15.

The role of this organelle is to release energy that can be used to power various cellular processes.

a)

ribosome.

b)

mitochondria.

c)

Golgi complex.

d)

nucleus.

16.

DNA, the genetic material in cells, is located in which eukaryotic organelle?

a)

nucleus.

b)

mitochondria.

c)

ribosome.

d)

Golgi complex.

17.

Cells that have no membrane-covered organelles are called

a)

eukaryotic.

b)

prokaryotic.

c)

flagella.

d)

archaea.

18.

A part of the Golgi complex can pinch off and form a(n) ________, which distributes materials to other parts of the cell.

a)

vesicle.

b)

nucleus.

c)

ribosome.

d)

lysosome.

19.

When particles travel from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, it is called

a)

endocytosis.

b)

active transport.

c)

exocytosis.

d)

diffusion.

20.

When water diffuses into or out of a cell, it is called

a)

exocytosis.

b)

osmosis.

c)

endocytosis.

d)

flooding.

21.

A cell moving particles with the use of energy is called

a)

active transport.

b)

osmosis.

c)

passive transport.

d)

endocytosis.

22.

A cell moving particles without the use of energy is called

a)

active transport.

b)

osmosis.

c)

passive transport.

d)

endocytosis.

23.

Cellular respiration allows an organism to get energy from

a)

sunlight.

b)

oxygen.

c)

water.

d)

food.

24.

Fermentation occurs when a cell can’t get

a)

oxygen needed for cellular respiration.

b)

sunlight.

c)

energy.

d)

food needed for energy.

25.

The figure to the right, best represents what important cell process?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

osmosis

c)

fermentation

d)

cellular respiration

26.

What is the name of the process above?

a)

Interphase

b)

The Cell Cycle

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Mitosis

27.

Which stage are chromosomes copied?

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

28.

What is another name for the four stages of cell division?

a)

The Cell Cycle

b)

Cytokinesis

c)

Meiosis

d)

Mitosis

29.

The division of cytoplasm is called

a)

Cytokinesis

b)

Mitosis

c)

Meiosis

d)

Telophase

30.

The stage at which the chromatids separate and move to opposite sides of the cells is known as

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Prophase

d)

Telophase

31.

What is a collection of tissues that work together to carry out a specialized function in the body?

a)

a cell

b)

connective tissue

c)

an organ

d)

a team

32.

The one thing that Gregor Mendel realized could explain the results of his experiments was that

a)

the traits were appearing at random.

b)

the male traits were always the dominant ones.

c)

each trait had two sets of instructions, one from each parent.

d)

his important research would open the door to modern genetics.

33.

What carries the genes that determine sex?

a)

homologous chromosomes

b)

pedigree

c)

sex chromosomes

d)

phenotype

34.

Instructions for an inherited trait are called

a)

alleles.

b)

phenotype.

c)

albinism.

d)

genes.

35.

The different forms of a gene that decides a characteristic are known as

a)

alleles.

b)

phenotypes.

c)

albinism.

d)

genes.

36.

What did Mendel discover about recessive traits?

a)

Recessive traits reappear in the second generation.

b)

Recessive traits disappear altogether.

c)

Recessive traits never appear in the second generation.

d)

Recessive traits become dominant.

37.

Which one of the following is the name for the way cells divide in asexual reproduction?

a)

twins

b)

mitosis

c)

meiosis

d)

homologous

38.

A diagram used to trace a trait through generations of a family.

a)

pedigree

b)

selective breeding

c)

meiosis

d)

generation square

39.

What are chromosomes that carry the same sets of genes?

a)

twin chromosomes

b)

homologous chromosomes

c)

ordinary chromosomes

d)

asexual chromosomes

40.

What is a feature that has different forms in a population?

a)

pedigree

b)

characteristic

c)

fertilization

d)

trait

41.

Sex-linked disorders are caused by males’ having

a)

only one X chromosome.

b)

two Y chromosomes.

c)

two X chromosomes.

d)

one X and two Y chromosomes.

42.

What is a trait?

a)

different forms of meiosis

b)

different forms of a pedigree

c)

different forms of chromatids

d)

different forms of a characteristic

43.

When a plant fertilizes itself, it is called a(n)

a)

allele plant.

b)

true-breeding plant.

c)

self-pollinating plant.

d)

cross-pollinating plant.

44.

When there is incomplete dominance,

a)

one allele has more influence than the others.

b)

each allele has its own degree of influence.

c)

the alleles have no influence.

d)

there are no alleles present.

45.

Which word means the physical characteristic in an organism?

a)

heterozygous

b)

Punnett square

c)

homozygous

d)

phenotype

46.
Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Nucleus
c)
ribosomes
d)
Mitochondria
47.

What is the role of the ribosome in a cell?

a)

Cell division

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Energy production

d)

Waste removal

48.
The cell membrane is selectively permeable, which means...
a)
All materials can enter and leave the cell
b)
Certain things can enter while others cannot
c)
The cell manually sorts through all materials
d)
Only certain cells can interact with the cell.
49.
Cells in which DNA is found loose in the cell are called ________.
a)
prokaryote
b)
eukaryote
c)
animal
d)
plant
50.
What word describes when a molecule is attracted to water?
a)
hydrophobic
b)
hydrophilic
c)
bipolar
d)
solvent
51.
What is multicellular? 
a)
one cell 
b)
no cells 
c)
many cells 
d)
no nucleus 
52.
What is unicellular? 
a)
one cell 
b)
many cells 
c)
no nuclues 
d)
DNA 
53.
Cells can only be seen with the help of a...
a)
hand lens 
b)
magnifying glass
c)
3D glasses 
d)
microscope 
54.
In binary fission how does the DNA of the daughter cells compare to the DNA of the parent cell? 
a)
It is only half of the amount of DNA found in the parent.
b)
It is identical.
c)
It is a mix of the parent's DNA.
d)
It has some similarities and some differences.
55.
What is the random movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
a)
Passive Transport 
b)
Laser Narwhal
c)
Osmosis
d)
Diffusion
56.
Diffusion always occurs across/down a _______________ until the molecules are even in both areas.  Fill in the blank.
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Passive Transport
d)
Concentration Gradient
57.
A phospholipid has 2 parts. What are they called? 
a)
Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail 
b)
Hydrophobic Head, Hydrophilic Tail 
58.

How many chromosomes do human somatic cells (body cells) have?

a)

23

b)

48

c)

46

d)

92

59.
Heirarchy of organization in multicellular organisms. 
a)
organ--> organ system--> tissue--> cells
b)
organelles--> organs--> tissues--> organ systems
c)
organelles--> cells--> tissues--> organs--> organ systems
d)
none of the answers are correct
60.

Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

a)

Captain Hook

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Matthais Schleiden

d)

Rudolf Virchow

61.
Moves the cell, enables a cell to swim through liquid
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Flagella
c)
Cell membrane  
d)
cytoskeleton
62.
A HYPOTONIC solution has a ______________ concentration of solute (dissolved stuff) than inside the cell.
a)
lower
b)
equal
c)
higher
63.
Pinocytosis is refers to:
a)
Cell eating
b)
Cell producing
c)
Cell drinking
d)
Phagocytosis
64.
True or False: All cells have DNA.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
While preparing a cell culture, a scientist places a colony of bacteria into distilled water and stirs it up. This mixture of water and living cells would best be called
a)
solution
b)
suspension
c)
buffer
d)
adhesion
66.

Protists, Plants, Animals are examples of

a)

Eukaryotes

b)

Prokaryotes

67.

Which of the following is NOT a gamete?

a)

egg

b)

sperm

c)

skin cell

d)

all of the above are gametes

68.

What is the function of a flagellum in prokaryotic cells?

a)

To allow movement

b)

To provide energy for the cell

c)

To duplicate quickly

d)

To protect the cell from pathogens

69.
This picture represents what type of cell transport?
a)
endocytosis
b)
exocytosis
c)
osmosis
d)
facilitated diffusion
70.

Am autotroph can:

a)

Make its own food

b)

Make its own water

c)

Make its own oxygen

d)

Make its own carbon

71.

Where does photosynthesis occur?

a)

In the mitochondria

b)

In the chloroplast of animal cells

c)

In the chloroplast of plant cells

d)

In the mitochondria of plant cells

72.

True or false: ATP is produced during photosynthesis

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Which of the following are products of photosynthesis?

a)

glucose and oxygen

b)

glucose and water

c)

carbon dioxide and water

d)

ATP and sunlight

74.

Which of the following is a reactant of photosynthesis?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

ATP

d)

glucose

75.

Which of the following equations represents the overall chemical reaction for photosynthesis?

a)

6O2+ 6H2O → C6H12O6+ 6O2

b)

C6H12O6 + 6H2O→ 6O2+ 6O2

c)

6CO2+ 6H2O→ C6H12O6+ 6O2

d)

6O2 + 6H2O→ C6H12O6 + 6CO2

76.

Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

a)

light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide + sugar + water --> oxygen + light

c)

oxygen + light + water --> carbon dioxide + sugar

d)

carbon dioxide + oxygen + water --> Light+ Sugar

77.

How many molecules of carbon dioxide does a plant need to make one molecule of glucose?

a)

6

b)

55

c)

100

d)

1

78.

What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

a)

carbon dioxide + oxygen + sunlight = glucose + water

b)

water + oxygen = sunlight + carbon dioxide + soil

c)

glucose + oxygen = sunlight + carbon dioxide + water

d)

water + carbon dioxide + sunlight = glucose + oxygen

79.

What is the chemical in plants' leaves that performs photosynthesis and causes plants to be a green color?

a)

stomata

b)

chlorophyll

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

glucose

80.

What needs to be placed where the X is in the formula?

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

carbon

d)

sunlight

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