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Biology Chapter Test 2- Cell Structure and Functions

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which statement about cells is false?
a)
Cells are the smallest units that can carry out life processes.
b)
All organisms are made up of one or more cells.
c)
Cells are the basic units of structure and function of living things.
d)
The cells of all organisms are just alike.
2.
Cells were first observed under a microscope by
a)
Theodor Schwann.
b)
Rudolf Virchow.
c)
Robert Hooke.
d)
Anton van Leeuwenhoek.
3.
All the material inside the plasma membrane of a cell is referred to as
a)
cytosol.
b)
cytoplasm.
c)
cytoskeleton.
d)
endoplasm.
4.
Which of the following is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
a)
DNA
b)
nucleus
c)
plasma membrane
d)
all of the above
5.
Why are viruses not considered to be living things?
a)
They lack DNA.
b)
They lack cells
c)
Their cells lack nuclei.
d)
Their cell membrane is permeable.
6.
The plasma membrane of a cell consists of two layers of
a)
nucleic acids.
b)
phospholipids.
c)
carbohydrates.
d)
lysosomes.
7.
Functions of the cytoplasm include
a)
helping the cell keep its shape.
b)
making energy available to the cell.
c)
joining amino acids to make proteins.
d)
transporting lipids around the cell.
8.
Centrioles are organelles involved in
a)
cell division.
b)
catabolism.
c)
photosynthesis.
d)
exocytosis.
9.
Passive transport occurs when substances move from an area of higher to lower
a)
temperature.
b)
pH.
c)
concentration.
d)
energy.
10.
The energy for active transport comes from
a)
ATP
b)
RNA.
c)
carrier proteins.
d)
ADP
11.

Cells without a nucleus are called (a)   cells.

12.

The watery, gel-like material in the cytoplasm is (a)   .

13.

The (a)   of a cell consists of thread-like filaments and tubules.

14.

The largest organelle in a eukaryotic cell is the (a)   .

15.

Endosymbiotic theory posits that eukaryotic organelles evolved from (a)   cells.

16.

The organelle that helps make and transport proteins is the (a)   .

17.

The (a)   is a rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane of a plant cell.

18.

Plastids that contain chlorophyll are named (a)   .

19.
The diffusion of water molecules across a membrane is known as ____________.
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20.

The type of vesicle transport that moves substances into a cell is called (a)   .

21.

Zoe, Jackson, and David are studying cells in their biology class. They are discussing the primary role of the cell membrane. What is the primary role of the cell membrane in this context?

a)

Regulating molecular transport

b)

Synthesizing proteins

c)

Generating energy

d)

Breaking down molecules

22.

Mia, Nora, and Jackson are studying eukaryotic cells in their biology class. They are discussing which organelle houses DNA in these cells. Can you help them identify the correct organelle?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Cell nucleus

23.

During a biology class, Liam, Evelyn, and Grace were discussing the function of the cytoplasm in a cell. What is the primary function of the cytoplasm?

a)

Regulating molecular transport

b)

Storing genetic information

c)

Producing energy

d)

Providing structural support

24.

In a biology class, Nora, Mason, and Maya are discussing the main function of ribosomes. What do they agree upon as the primary function of ribosomes?

a)

Generating energy

b)

Breaking down molecules

c)

Synthesizing proteins

d)

Regulating molecular transport

25.

William is working on a science project about cells. He wants to know which organelle is involved in the synthesis and modification of proteins. Can you help him?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Cell nucleus

26.

Kai, Emma, and Rohan are studying the functions of cell organelles. They are discussing the primary function of mitochondria. What is it?

a)

Regulating molecular transport

b)

Synthesizing proteins

c)

Generating energy

d)

Breaking down molecules

27.

Noah, Isla, and Luna are studying plant cells in their biology class. They are asked to identify the organelle exclusive to plant cells that carries out photosynthesis. Which organelle is it?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Chloroplasts

28.

Aria is studying cell biology and comes across the term 'lysosomes'. What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

a)

Breaking down molecules

b)

Generating energy

c)

Regulating molecular transport

d)

Synthesizing proteins

29.

Elijah, Ava, and Kai are studying eukaryotic cells in their biology class. They are discussing the role of the cytoskeleton in these cells. What is the primary function of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Providing structural support

b)

Storing genetic information

c)

Producing energy

d)

Regulating molecular transport

30.

Nora is studying plant cells and wonders about the function of vacuoles in them. What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

a)

Regulating molecular transport

b)

Synthesizing proteins

c)

Generating energy

d)

Storing nutrients and waste materials

31.

Hannah is studying cell biology and wants to know the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum. Can you help her?

a)

Generating energy

b)

Breaking down molecules

c)

Synthesizing proteins

d)

Regulating molecular transport

32.

Priya is observing a plant cell under a microscope in her biology class. She is curious about the function of the cell wall she sees. What does the cell wall do in plant cells?

a)

It regulates molecular transport

b)

It synthesizes proteins

c)

It provides structural support

d)

It breaks down molecules

33.
Movement of particles from high to low concentration. 
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
34.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
35.
Osmosis is a form of ______________. 
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
36.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
37.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
38.
Solutes move with the concentration gradient, therefore no energy is used. 
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
39.
Movement of materials from high to low concentration through a protein channel. 
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
40.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
41.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
42.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
43.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
44.
ATP is a form of energy.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
45.
Endocytosis
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
46.
Low to High
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
47.
Uses ATP (energy)
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
48.
This uses energy
a)
endocytosis
b)
exocytosis
c)
both