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Unit 2: INtro to Cells

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 17hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is NOT a part of 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

2.

An Amoeba is a unicellular, animal-like protist that lives in ponds and streams. According to cell theory, where did this cell come from?

a)

another pre-existing amoeba cell.

b)

energy from sun that allowed the protist to reproduce.

c)

a multicellular organism.

d)

the nonliving environment.

3.

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

4.

All cells come from___________ cells.

a)

pregnant

b)

pre-existing

c)

paternal

d)

pin size

5.

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

6.

What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things? 

a)

atom

b)

cell

c)

molecule

d)

human

7.

  There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?

a)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.

c)

Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.

d)

All cells come from pre-existing cells.

8.

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.

9.

Atom

a)

smallest unit of matter

b)

smallest unit of life

c)

group of 2 or more atoms joined by a covalent bonds.

d)

composed of only 1 type of atom

10.

cell

a)

smallest unit of matter

b)

smallest unit of life

c)

group of 2 or more atoms joined by a covalent bonds.

d)

composed of only 1 type of atom

11.

Molecule . . .

a)

smallest unit of matter

b)

smallest unit of life

c)

group of 2 or more atoms joined by a covalent bonds.

d)

composed of only 1 type of atom

12.

Organelle . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

13.

Cell . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

14.

TISSUE . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

15.

Organ . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

16.

Organ system . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

17.

organism

a)

a group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

b)

a living thing

c)

same species interacting with each other

d)

all living things in a particular area.

18.

Which of the following is arranged in the order of INCREASING levels of organization?

a)

atom, molecule, cell

b)

molecule, atom, cell

c)

cell, atom, molecule

d)

cell, molecule, atom

19.

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

a)

a.  Organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

b)

a.  Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism

c)

a.  Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

d)

a.  Cell, organ, tissue, organ, organism, organ system

20.

Anything that can perform life processes by itself is a/an

a)

cell

b)

organ

c)

organism

d)

organ system

21.

Which is an example of an organism?

a)

a beetle

b)

a lake

c)

a rock

d)

a shell

22.

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

23.

This is a example of........ 

a)

organ system

b)

cells

c)

organ

d)

tissue

24.

This is a example of ........

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ 

d)

organ system

25.

This is a example of ........

a)

cell

b)

organ system

c)

organ

d)

tissue

26.

This is a example of ........

a)

organ

b)

organ system

c)

tissue

d)

cell

27.

The smallest unit that makes up the known elements.

a)

Molecule

b)

Organelle

c)

Cell

d)

Atom

28.

Structures in a cell that have specialized jobs.

Similar concept to organs for the human body.

a)

Tissue

b)

Molecule

c)

Atom

d)

Organelles

29.

Which is an organ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

Which is an tissue?

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

Which is an atom?

a)
b)
c)
d)
32.

This picture is a.......

a)

cell

b)

atom

c)

tissue

d)

molecule

33.

What is most likely showing in the picture?

a)

The heart

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Organ system

34.

Which category is the smallest form of LIFE

a)

Atom

b)

Cell

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

35.

A Human is an example of.....

a)

A cell

b)

Organ

c)

Organism

d)

Population

36.

Your mom is an example of a (an) ...

a)

Organ

b)

tissue

c)

Cell

d)

Organism

37.

This picture is an example of which category?

a)

Organ

b)

Cell

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ System

38.

The brain is an example of what category?

a)

Organ

b)

cell

c)

tissue

d)

Organ system

39.

Multiple organ systems come together to make this:

a)

Population

b)

Community

c)

Organism

d)

Element

40.

When many pieces of tissue come together, it makes a(n) _______________. Examples of this are lungs, heart, skin.

a)

Atom

b)

Organ

c)

Molecule

d)

Ecosystem

41.

It is made up of bunch of cells that work together as one.

a)

tissue

b)

organ

c)

cells

d)

organelles

42.

organism

a)

a group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

b)

a living thing

c)

same species interacting with each other

d)

all living things in a particular area.

43.

Organ system . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

44.

All living organisms are made up of ____.

a)

Cells

b)

Bacteria

c)

Organs

d)

Tissue

45.

Which of the following is a term used to describe all the chemical reactions that take place in a living thing?

a)

respiration

b)

mutations

c)

homeostasis

d)

metabolism

46.

A plant growing towards a light source is an example of which of the following?

a)

attracting a mate

b)

destroying infectious germs

c)

responding to a stimuli

d)

obtaining moisture from the air

47.

Infants will often smile when they hear a parent’s voice. In this situation, the parent’s voice is considered

a)

stimulus

b)

response

c)

adaptation

d)

resource

48.

Identify all of the following that are living.

a)

Volcano

b)

Tree

c)

Sun

d)

Fungus

49.

Identify all of the following that are nonliving.

a)

Rock

b)

Oxygen

c)

Bacteria

d)

Battery

50.

The basic unit of life is called a (n)

a)

atom

b)

compound

c)

cell

d)

energy

51.

Which of the following characteristics of living things best explains why your legs and arms get longer and stronger as you get older? 

a)

living things respond to their environment

b)

living things maintain internal balance

c)

living things are made of cells

d)

living things grow and develop

52.

When you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F.

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things maintain homeostasis

d)

All living things grow

53.

YOU are a multi-celled organism but an amoeba is a single celled organism.

a)

All living things have cells

b)

All living things grow

c)

All living things use energy

d)

All living things respond to their environment

54.

Which characteristic of living things is represented in the picture?

a)

Share similar chemicals

b)

Grows and develops

c)

Responds to stimuli

d)

Evolves (as a population)

55.

Which characteristic of living things is represented in the picture?

a)

Respond to stimuli

b)

Grow and develop

c)

Evolution

d)

Made of cells

56.
It is hot outside. You start sweating. In this case, the hot weather is the...
a)
stimulus
b)
response
c)
cause and effect
d)
responder
57.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

58.

Maintaining a stable internal

environment is called

a)

homeostasis

b)

equilibrium

c)

balance

d)

evenness

59.
When a baby kitten becomes an adult cat, this is an example of...
a)
energy metabolism
b)
growth and development
c)
response to stimuli
d)
having cells
60.
Which of the following is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?
a)
a.  Organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
b)
a.  Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism
c)
a.  Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
d)
a.  Cell, organ, tissue, organ, organism, organ system
61.

Organisms move away from danger or towards things necessary for survival. They adapt over time.

a)

consume nutrients

b)

respond to environment

c)

reproduce

d)

exchange gases

62.

Make more of the same kind of organism.

a)

reproduce

b)

move

c)

grow

d)

consume nutrients

63.

Organism goes through changes/phases/stages as they age.

a)

grow

b)

develop

c)

span of life

d)

eliminate waste

64.
The body's ability to keep the internal balance of the body stable 
a)
Homeostasis 
b)
motion
c)
geotropism
d)
phototropism 
65.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

66.

Green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things contain cells

c)

All living things maintain homeostasis

d)

All living things grow

67.

A baby song bird hatches from its egg with both parent songbirds watching. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things reproduce

b)

All living things maintain homeostasis

c)

All living things use energy

d)

All living things grow

68.

A camel has eyelashes that work to keep the dust and sand out of its eyes. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things adapt to their environment

b)

All living things grow

c)

All living things have cells

d)

All living things use energy

69.
A worm turns away from light is an example of a worm
a)
reproducing
b)
doing cellular respiration
c)
having cells
d)
responding to its environment
70.

Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?

a)

adapting to your environment

b)

maintaining an appropriate respiration rate

c)

the sum of all of your chemical reactions

d)

being composed of more than one cell

71.

Which of the following is a stimulus?

a)

removing your hand from a hot stove

b)

swinging a bat at a baseball

c)

screaming when something scares you

d)

a ball moving from the pitching mound to home plate towards a batter

72.

Which of the following is a response?

a)

a flashlight shined into the eye

b)

a rubber band popping your hand

c)

your pupils constricting when exposed to bright light

d)

blood glucose levels drop significantly

73.

Over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11". Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things contain cells

b)

All living things maintain homeostasis

c)

All living things use energy

d)

All living things grow

74.

An adult hydra is producing its offspring through budding. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things use energy

b)

All living things reproduce

c)

All living things contain cells

d)

All living things grow

75.

Over many hundreds of years, a population of rabbits living in the woods adapts to its surrounding with brown fur. Which characteristic of life does this represent?

a)

All living things adapt to their environment

b)

All living things grow

c)

All living things use energy

d)

All living things have cells

76.

All living things require (a)   for their daily processes.

77.

What was the longest worm found?

a)

6.5 cm

b)

7.5 cm

c)

8.5 cm

d)

9 cm

78.

6 worms were found for which length?

a)

5 cm

b)

6 cm

c)

7 cm

d)

9 cm

79.

How many 4.5 cm worms were found?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

4

80.

The following are all characteristics of life EXCEPT:

a)

made of cell(s)

b)

eat food

c)

respond to the environment

d)

reproduce

81.
1. All living things are made of one or more cells.
2. Cells are the building blocks of life.
3. All cells come from preexisting cells.
What is this theory called?
a)
The Eukaryotic Theory
b)
The Prokaryotic Theory 
c)
The Cell Theory
d)
The Nucleus Theory 
82.

The Cell Theory:

  1. 1. All living organisms are composed of one or more ​ (a)   . (Unicellular or Multicellular)

  2. 2. All cells arise from ​ (b)   cells. (Not from Spontaneous Generation)

  3. 3. Cells are the structural and functional unit of ​ (c)   . (Nothing living smaller than a Cell)

Choose from the below words
cells
preexisting
life
83.

According to cell theory, all ​ (a)   are made of ​cells, cells are the smallest units of life, and all cells come from other ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
living things
cells
84.

Match the following parts of the Cell Theory

a)

Cells are the ______ of life

1.

basic unit

b)

All cells come from...

2.

pre-existing (other) cells

c)

All organisms are made of

3.

cells

85.

Match the following components of Cell Theory with their correct descriptions.

a)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells

1.

Describes the composition of organisms in terms of cells.

b)

The cell is the basic unit of life

2.

Defines the fundamental structural unit of life.

c)

All cells come from preexisting cells

3.

Explains the origin of new cells.

d)

Alll of the above

4.

Summarizes the principles of Cell Theory.

86.

Which is not part of the cell theory?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
cells contain membrane bound organelles
the basic unit of life is the cell
cells came from preexisting cells
all living things come from cells
87.

Choose the word to complete one part of the Cell Theory:
3) Cells come from the ​ (a)   ​ of existing cells

Choose from the below words
reproduction
dissolution
sunlight
88.

What are the 3 parts of cell theory?​ ​ ​

(a)   ​ ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Cells are the basic unit of life
All cells result from preexisting cells
All organisms are composed of cells
Prokaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells
Plant and Animals have cells
89.

Which of the following is part of Cell Theory?

a)

DNA is the basic building block of life.

b)

Cells are the basic building block of life.

c)

All cells do the same thing.

d)

All cells are the same size.

90.
Which statement is not part of the cell theory?
a)
All cells come from other cells.
b)
All living things have one or more cells.
c)
Cells are a living thing's basic unit of structure and function.
d)
All cells have a nucleus.
91.
Which of these is NOT part of cell theory?
a)
All living things are made up of cells
b)
Cells come only from other cells
c)
Cells are the smallest living unit of an organism
d)
All living things have blood cells
92.
All living and non-living things are made up of cells.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
Which statement reflects one of the major components of the cell theory?
a)
All living things are multi-cellular.
b)
Organs are the basic unit of structure and function for all living things.
c)
All cells come from previously existing cells.
d)
Every organism has a reproductive system to ensure survival of the species.
94.
Which of these is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?
a)
All cells are independent.
b)
Cells are the basic unit of living things. 
c)
All living things are one or more cells.
d)
Cells come from cells.
95.

A part of the cell theory states that all cells come from what source?

a)
cells 
b)
plants 
c)
nucleus 
d)
microscopes 
96.

Check all the boxes that tell the cell theory.

a)

all organisms are composed of one or more cells

b)

all cells are the basic unit of life

c)

All cells are plant cells

d)

All cells come from pre-existing cells

97.
Which of the following is not part of the cell theory?
a)
cells must contain DNA 
b)
all living things are made from cells
c)
cells can only come from other cells
d)
cells are the basic unit of life
98.
All existing cells are produced by other
a)
living cells
b)
dead cells
c)
atom cells
d)
animal cells
99.
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.
100.

Which of the following is not a basic function of life

a)

Reproduction

b)

Growth

c)

Response to stimuli

d)

Immune response

101.
______________ are the basic unit of living things.
a)
Kittens
b)
Organisms
c)
Cells
d)
Organelles
102.
List cell organization from largest to smallest.
a)
Organelle → Cell →Tissue → Organ → Organ System 
b)
Organelle → Organ System → Cell →Tissue → Organ
c)
Organelle → Cell → Organ System→Tissue → Organ
103.
What is the correct order of organization
a)
tissues-cells-organs-organ systems-organism
b)
cell-tissue-organs-organ systems-organism
c)
organism-cells-tissues-organ systems-organism
d)
tissues-cells-organs-organ sytems-organism
104.
Which of the following is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?
a)
a.  Organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
b)
a.  Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism
c)
a.  Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
d)
a.  Cell, organ, tissue, organ, organism, organ system

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