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Cells and Life

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is NOT a basic need of an animal?

a)

food

b)

air

c)

shelter

d)

sunlight

2.

What are two nonliving things in this environment?

a)

sunlight, grass

b)

trees, rocks

c)

rocks, water

d)

lily pads, trees

3.

What are the basic needs of plants?

a)

food, sunlight, air, rocks

b)

nutrients, sunlight, air, water, space

c)

space, clouds, water, food

d)

sunlight, animals, water, space

4.

An animal needs __________ to survive.

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

What living things can be found in this aquarium?

a)

fish, rocks

b)

rocks, plants

c)

plants, fish

d)

water, air

6.

a living thing

a)

Unicellular

b)

Organism

c)

Behavior

d)

Multicellular

7.

the smallest part of a living thing that can carry out all the processes of life

a)

Respiratory System

b)

Organism

c)

Trait

d)

Cell

8.

an organism made up of only one cell

a)

Unicellular

b)

Acquired Trait

c)

Multicellular

d)

Organism

9.

an organism made up of more than one cell

a)

Unicellular

b)

Skeletal System

c)

Multicellular

d)

Learned Behavior

10.
What does multicellular mean?
a)
One cell
b)
Nonliving
c)
Many cells
d)
Living
11.

What is the correct order of how our body system is organized?

a)

organs, cells, tissues, systems

b)

systems, organs, cells, tissues

c)

cells, tissues, organs, systems

d)

tissues, cells, organs, systems

12.

Cells working with other similar cells are called _______.

a)

systems

b)

veins

c)

organs

d)

tissues

13.

When systems work together like they should, plants and animals are able to _____________ and reproduce.

a)

live

b)

sleep

c)

grow

d)

travel

14.
5. Based on this image is the Euglena multicellular or unicellular?
a)
1. Multicellular
b)
2. Unicellular
15.
7. Classify the following examples (pictures) as unicellular or multicellular
a)
1. Unicellular
b)
2. Multicellular
16.

1. What does the prefix "uni" means?

a)

1. Two

b)

2. One

c)

4.many

17.

4. What does multicellular means?

a)

1. one cell

b)

2. no cell

c)

3. many cell

18.
9. Classify the example as unicellular or multicellular.
a)
1. Unicellular
b)
2. Multicellular
19.
10. Classify the example as unicellular or multicellular.
a)
1. Unicellular
b)
2. Multicellular
20.

Bacteria is an example of a(n) ______ organism.

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

nonliving

d)

mammal

21.

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.

22.
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

23.
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.

24.
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.

25.

Which instrument is credited for helping scientists develop cell theory?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.
All existing cells are produced by other
a)
living cells
b)
dead cells
c)
atom cells
d)
animal cells
27.
This is the most basic unit of life
a)
atom
b)
cell
c)
nucleus
d)
DNA
28.
Cells come only from what?
a)
existing cells
b)
nucleus
c)
fission
d)
budding
29.
Who looked at cork and named the cell?
a)
Robert Hooke
b)
Van Leeuwenhoek
c)
Robert Brown
d)
Francesco Redi
30.

The smallest unit of life

a)

cells

b)

atoms

c)

quarks

d)

tissues

31.
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
32.

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

33.

What cell part is NOT found in all cells?

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

34.

This is the brain or control center of the cell.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

35.

True or False:

Plant cells have a more rigid structure than animal cells.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

This type of cell needs a cell wall and chloroplasts

a)

Animal Cell

b)

Plant Cell

37.

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like substance that provides cell shape.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

38.

Plants perform photosynthesis through this organelle. It captures energy from the sun and uses it to produce food for the cell.

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Nucleus

39.

What shape are most plant cells?

a)

round

b)

rectangular

40.

What shape are most animal cells?

a)

round

b)

rectangular

41.

What type of cell is pictured above?

a)

Plant Cell

b)

Animal Cell

42.

What type of cell is pictured above?

a)

Plant Cell

b)

Animal Cell

43.

Which organelle is responsible for making protein in both plant cells and animal cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Ribosomes

44.

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

a)

Making ATP energy

b)

Sorting and modifying molecules

c)

Cellular respiration

d)

Photosynthesis

45.

Which type of cell has a cell wall for additional protection and shape maintenance?

a)

Animal cell

b)

Eukaryotic cell

c)

Prokaryotic cell

d)

Plant cell

46.

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

a)

Making protein

b)

It is the "Power House" that makes ATP (energy) through cellular respiration

c)

Making glucose through photosynthesis

d)

Sorting and modifying molecules

47.

Which organelle is responsible for making glucose (sugar) through photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplasts

d)

Golgi apparatus

48.

What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

a)

Making ATP energy

b)

Sorting and modifying molecules

c)

Protein producing and transporting

d)

Detoxification

49.

Eukaryotes (cells with a true nucleus) have several different types of ____________________  that Prokaryotes don't have.

a)

membrane bound organelles

b)

organs

c)

membranes

d)

friends

50.

fluid-filled sacs that store food

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondrion

c)

nucleus

d)

vacuoles

51.

the brain of the cell

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondrion

c)

nucleus

d)

vacuoles

52.

"power house" of the cell - converts sugar into energy

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondrion

c)

nucleus

d)

vacuoles

53.

jelly like material that protects cell organelles

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

54.

controls movement of materials in and out of the cell, maintains homeostasis

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

55.

rigid outer layer that supports and allows it to grow tall

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

cytoplasm

56.

What is #1 in the diagram?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondrion

57.

What is #2 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

58.

What is #3 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

59.

What is #4 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

60.

What is #5 in the diagram?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondrion

61.

What is #1 in the diagram?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondrion

62.

What is #2 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

63.

What is #3 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

64.

What is #4 in the diagram?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondrion

65.

What is #5 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

66.

What is #6 in the diagram?

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondrion

67.

What is #7 in the diagram?

a)

vacuoles

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

68.

Which type of cell has a nucleus?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

69.

Which type of cell does not have a nucleus?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

70.

Which of the following is not considered a living organism?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

71.

Which type of cell is more complex?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

72.

Which type of cell can perform photosynthesis?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

73.

Which type of cell lacks membrane-bound organelles?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

74.

Which type of cell is found in plants, animals, and fungi?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

75.

Which type of cell is found in bacteria and archaea?

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Viruses

d)

None of the above

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