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Life Science Q1 Review for Benchmark

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The cell membrane is a flexible covering that...

a)

creates structure and support for plant cells

b)

protects the cell from the environment outside of the cell

c)

directs the cells activities

2.

How is a cell membrane like a mesh screen?

a)

it is metal and has holes in it

b)

it allows big things to come through but keeps small things out

c)

it allows small things to come through but keeps big things out

3.

This is the fluid inside a cell that contains salts and other molecules.

a)

cell membrane

b)

chloroplasts

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

4.

Which type of cell has a cell wall?

a)

plant cell

b)

animal cell

c)

both plant and animal cells

5.

A cell wall helps the cell to keep its _____and gives it _____.

a)

shape, support

b)

fluid, nutrients

c)

structure, nutrients

6.

Which part of the cell directs cell activities?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

cell membrane

d)

nucleus

7.

Which organelle makes proteins?

a)

chloroplasts

b)

golgi bodies

c)

ribosomes

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

8.

Which organelle turns food energy into ATP energy?

a)

mitochondria

b)

chloroplast

c)

ribosomes

d)

nucleus

9.

Which organelle converts sunlight into glucose?

a)

mitochondria

b)

chloroplast

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi body

10.

Where are proteins packaged in a cell?

a)

ribosomes

b)

lysosomes

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi bodies

11.

Which organelle breaks down food and waste in animal cells?

a)

golgi body

b)

ribosomes

c)

lysosomes

d)

mitochondrias

12.

Which two organelles are found ONLY in plant cells?

a)

chloroplast and mitochondria

b)

chloroplast and cell wall

c)

cell wall and mitochondria

d)

cell wall and lysosomes

13.

Which organelle is found ONLY in an animal cell?

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

flagella

14.

In the animal cell shown, structure A is the site where glucose is turned into ATP energy. What is this organelle called?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

Golgi Body

15.

In the animal cell shown, structure C is the ________________, the organelle that directs the cells activities.

a)

nucleus

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosomes

16.

In the animal cell shown, structure E is the __________, which controls what enters and leaves the cell.

a)

nucleus

b)

cell wall

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

cell membrane

17.

Which organelle stores water and waste?

a)

golgi body

b)

vacuole

c)

lysosome

d)

cytoplasm

18.

In the plant cell diagram, the part labeled "5" offers structure and support. What is it called?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondria

19.

In plant cells, there are green structures (labeled 7) that capture sunlight energy and convert it to glucose. What are they?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cell membranes

c)

ribosomes

d)

chloroplasts

20.

Which cellular structure is represented by the number 1 on this diagram?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

ribosomes

c)

cell membranes

d)

cell wall

21.

This structure of the cell regulates what goes into and out of the cell through its bilipid layer.

a)

cell wall

b)

gel-like capsule

c)

nucleus

d)

cell membrane

22.

This part of the cell is where most of life's processes take place and contains both the cytoskeleton and organelles.

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleolus

23.

The command center of the cell which contains DNA/chromosomes, as well as the nucleolus.

a)

ribosomes

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

24.

A series of folded membranes from the nucleus to the cell membrane that produce, package and transport proteins through the cell; may or may not have ribosomes on its surface.

a)

Golgi bodies

b)

endoplasmic reticulum

c)

lysosomes

d)

vacuoles

25.

Make proteins; found in nucleolus, in the cytoplasm or on rough ER

a)

lysosomes

b)

mitochondria

c)

chloroplasts

d)

ribosomes

26.

A series of pancake-like folded membranes that gather simple molecules and make into more complex substances; packages and transports

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Golgi bodies

c)

vacuoles

d)

lysosomes

27.

Structures which tend to be much larger in plant cells to hold larger amounts of water

a)

cell wall

b)

chloroplasts

c)

vacuoles

d)

lysosomes

28.

Contains enzymes used to digest and recycle food/substances in the cell

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosomes

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosomes

29.

where cellular respiration takes place giving cells much needed energy

a)

chloroplasts

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

30.

Which parts are found in plant cells? Choose ALL that apply.

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplasts

d)

mitochondria

31.

The rigid outer covering of plant cells containing cellulose to give shape and support

a)

gel-like coating

b)

chitin

c)

cell wall

d)

cytoskeleton

32.

Organelle that captures light energy from the sun to make glucose sugar through photosynthesis

a)

mitochondria

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

Golgi bodies

33.

the structure found in the nucleus that makes the ribosomes

a)

chromosomes

b)

ER

c)

nucleolus

d)

vacuole

34.

the "power plant" of the cell; energy!

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

ER

d)

ribosomes

35.

The "gate-keeper"

a)

cell wall

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

cytoplasm

36.

can be rough or smooth

a)

Golgi bodies

b)

ER

c)

ribosomes

d)

lysosomes

37.

The yellow represents the....

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

38.

The purple represents the ......

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

vacuole

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

39.

What type of cell is this?

a)

plant cell

b)

animal cell

c)

bacterial cell

d)

virus

40.

The organelle colored orange represents the.....

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

Golgi bodies

d)

lysosome

41.
Where is there a low concentration of dye?
a)
at the bottom of cup
b)
in the color
c)
at the top of cup 
d)
no concentration gradient
42.
The picture below is an example of _________________.
a)
osmosis
b)
isotonic
c)
diffusion
d)
active transport
43.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
44.
Permeable means
a)
things can pass through
b)
the concentration levels are different
c)
it is permanent
d)
things are stuck
45.
Passive transport requires no
a)
concentration gradients
b)
osmosis
c)
motion
d)
energy
46.
What is diffusion?
a)
when molecules move 
b)
when molecules move from a high concentration to a low.
c)
no movement 
d)
molecules move everywhere
47.
Which type of transport requires an input of energy?
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Osmosis
c)
Simple Diffusion
d)
Active Transport
48.
Which form of active transport is being shown?
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Exocytosis
c)
Endocytosis
d)
Protein Pumps
49.
Which is NOT a form of active transport?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Osmosis
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Pinocytosis
50.
Which form of active transport is being shown?
a)
Pinocytosis
b)
Endocytosis
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Osmosis
51.
When cells form a vesicle to take in materials, which form of transport is occurring? 
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Exocytosis
c)
Facilitated Diffusion
d)
Osmosis
52.
What is the difference between active and passive transport?
a)
Active does not need energy and passive uses ATP (energy)
b)
Active uses ATP (energy) and passive does not need energy
c)
Active stores transport proteins and passive releases 
d)
Active uses hormones and passive does not 
53.
What does “high concentration area” mean?
a)
Spread out
b)
Tightly packed together
c)
Uncrowded
d)
Spacious
54.
What process occurs when WATER diffuses across a membrane?
a)
endocytosis
b)
mitosis
c)
osmosis
d)
nuclear fission 
55.
Which diagram best shows the end result of diffusion?
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
56.

Why are diffusion and osmosis important to cells?

a)

It allows them to take in materials/substances without using energy.

b)

It allows them to reproduce.

c)

It allows them to absorb sunlight.

d)

It allows cells to use all energy.

57.
The picture  is an example of _________________.
a)
isotonic
b)
diffusion
c)
osmosis
d)
active transport
58.
When both inside and outside of a cell have the same amount of water it is said that the cell has reached a state of ___________.
a)
osmosis
b)
equilibrium
c)
diffusion
d)
hypertonic
59.

What does selectively-permeable mean?

a)

Allow certain things to enter and leave the cell

b)

Nothing gets through

c)

The cell lets only large substances through

60.
Which way will the water molecules move during osmosis?
a)
Out of the cell, so the cell shrinks.
b)
Out of the cell, so the cell swells.
c)
Into the cell, so the cell shrinks.
d)
Into the cell, so the cell swells.
61.
The picture below is an example of _________________.
a)
osmosis
b)
isotonic
c)
diffusion
d)
active transport
62.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
63.
During osmosis
a)
water moves from high to low concentration
b)
large or oddly shaped molecules move across a cell membrane
c)
water moves when energy is used
d)
proteins are built
64.

Passive transport requires ________________

a)

concentration gradients

b)

no energy

c)

motion

d)

energy

65.

Active / passive transport requires energy in the form of ATP.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

66.

Endocytosis / exocytosis is when vesicles release material from the cell.

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

67.

All of the following apply to the cell membrane EXCEPT -

a)

Allows things to enter/leave the cell

b)

Are present in ALL cells

c)

Contains the DNA in eukaryotes

d)

Helps to maintain balance in the cell

68.

ALl of the following are types of passive transport EXCEPT -

a)

Simple Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Facilitated Diffustion

69.

Which type of transport is the movement of molecules AGAINST the concentration gradient?

a)

Active Transport

b)

Passive Transport

c)

Osmosis

d)

Facilitated Diffusion

70.

What type of transport is the movement of molecules from a higher concentration to low concentration?

a)

Active Transport

b)

Passive Transport

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

71.

Facilitated diffusion is the passive transport of molecules using a -

a)

Water

b)

Channel Protein

c)

Smaller Molecules

d)

Large Molecules

72.

Which of the following is the BEST definition for passive transport?

a)

Movement of substances through a cell membrane from a high to low concentration without the use of energy

b)

Movement of substances through a cell membrane from a low to high concentration requiring the use of energy

c)

Movement of substances through a cell membrane from a low to high concentration without the use of energy

d)

Movement of substance through a cell membrane from a high to low concentration requiring the use of energy

73.

Which of the following IS NOT an example of passive transport?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

Osmosis

d)

Endocytosis

74.

What is the main difference between passive and active transport?

a)

Passive transport requires energy; active transport does not require energy.

b)

Active transport requires energy; passive transport does not require energy.

c)

Both passive and active transport require energy

d)

Neither passive or active transport require energy.

75.

Which of the following transport methods moves substances from a low to high concentration?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Diffusion

c)

Osmosis

d)

Passive Transport

76.

Which cell organelle/structure is responsible for allowing materials in and out of the cell?

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

cell wall

d)

cell membrane

77.

These terms can be used to describe how the cell membrane allow some materials through, but not others. (Select all that apply.)

a)

semipermeable

b)

permeable

c)

impermeable

d)

selectively permeable

78.

Which of the following pictures shows a higher concentration?

a)
b)
79.

Where is there a low concentration of dye?

a)

at the bottom of cup

b)

in the color

c)

at the top of cup

d)

no concenteraion gradient

80.

Which of the following are types of passive transport? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

81.

Which of the following are types of active transport? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

82.

The picture below is an example of _________________.

a)

osmosis

b)

isotonic

c)

diffusion

d)

active transport

83.

What is DIFFUSION?

a)
b)
c)
d)
84.
This picture represents which type of cellular transport?
a)
passive transport
b)
endocytosis
c)
exocytosis
d)
osmosis
85.
The picture is an example of...
a)
active transport
b)
passive transport
c)
diffusion
d)
osmosis
86.

What type of transport is this?

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Active Transport

d)

Diffusion

87.

What type of transport is this?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

Active Transport

d)

Osmosis

88.

Why are many plants green?

a)

plant cells are green

b)

plants absorb green light

c)

chlorophyll reflects green light

d)

rigid cell walls are green

89.

Identify the function of chloroplasts.

a)

A type of pigment used for photosynthesis.

b)

The location inside a plant cell where photosynthesis happens.

c)

The location where cellular respiration happens.

d)

A vascular system used by plants to transport nutrients.

90.
The products of photosynthesis are
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and water
c)
sugar and cabon dioxide
d)
oxygen and sugar (glucose)
91.
The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.
a)
the Earth
b)
the moon
c)
the sun
d)
the food we eat/make
92.

Which of the following formulas represents photosynthesis?

a)

6 H2O + 6 O2 --> C6H12O6 + 6 CO2

b)

6 H2O + 6 CO2 --> C6H12O6 + 6 O2

c)

C6H12O6 + + 6 O2 -->6 H2O + 6 CO2

d)

H2O + CH4 ---> CO2+ CH8

93.

Identify from the following a statement that is true about mitochondria.

a)

The location in cells where photosynthesis occurs.

b)

A holding cell for water to be used by plants.

c)

The location in cells where cellular respiration occurs.

d)

A type of pigment used for cellular respiration.

94.
What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?
a)
6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
b)
6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
c)
6CO2 + 6H2O -> 6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy
d)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy -> 6O2 + C6H12O6
95.

Which of the following is true regarding plants?

a)

Plants only use photosynthesis.

b)

Plants only use cellular respiration.

c)

Plants use photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

d)

Plants only do photosynthesis during the night.

96.

What is Chlorophyll?

a)

The location where cellular respiration occurs.

b)

A green pigment responsible for the absorption of light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

c)

A stage of mitosis that occurs near the end of cellular division.

d)

The part of the plant that transports water.

97.
The process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food is called?
a)
photosynthesis
b)
transpiration
c)
cellular respiration
d)
germination
98.
What is the part of the plant that allows the carbon dioxide to enter into the leaf and allows oxygen and water to exit the leaf?
a)
cuticle
b)
vascular tissue
c)
guard cell
d)
stoma
99.
In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?
a)
Cellular respiration stores ATP, while photosynthesis releases ATP.
b)
Cellular respiration produces oxygen, while photosynthesis uses oxygen.
c)
Photosynthesis releases energy, while cellular respiration stores energy.
d)
Photosynthesis used carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.
100.

In what part of the plant does photosynthesis occur?

a)

Xylem

b)

Root

c)

Stem

d)

Leaf

101.

The reactants in photosynthesis are ____________

a)

Sunlight, Water, and Carbon Dioxide

b)

Glucose and Water

c)

Carbon Dioxide and Water

d)

Oxygen and Glucose

102.
Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
103.

Which best describes the relationship between the chemical equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

a)

They are similar.

b)

They are exactly the same.

c)

They are opposites.

d)

They are unrelated to each other.

104.

Select the correct term for the following definition:

"The water transport system in plants."

a)

Villi

b)

Bronchi

c)

Bolus

d)

Xylem

105.

Select the correct term for the following definition:

"The sugar transport system in plants."

a)

Enzyme

b)

Guard cells

c)

Phloem

d)

Proteins

106.

Which of the following is a usable form of energy produced during cellular respiration?

a)

ADP

b)

ATP

c)

AEP

d)

AHP

107.

How much time did you devote to mastering this unit?

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

108.

What is the process in which plants capture the energy in sunlight and use it to make food? (a)  

Choose from the below words
cellular respiration
carbon dioxide
glucose
photosynthesis
109.

What is the process in which energy is broken down to release energy? (a)  

Choose from the below words
photosynthesis
cellular respiration
chloroplasts
glucose
110.

Plants make their own food called (a)  

Choose from the below words
glucose
oxygen
carbon dioxide
chloroplast
111.

Where does photosynthesis occur? (a)  

Choose from the below words
mitochondria
chloroplasts
cytoplasm
112.

Where does cellular respiration take place? (a)  

Choose from the below words
chloroplasts
stomata
mitochondria (in cytoplasm)
113.

What role does sunlight play in photosynthesis? (a)  

Choose from the below words
evaporation
energy
does not play a role
warmth
114.

What are the inputs (reactants) of photosynthesis? (a)  

Choose from the below words
carbon dioxide, water, sunlight
oxygen and glucose
soil and nutrients
sugar and yeast
115.

Cellular Respiration's goal is to (a)  

Choose from the below words
make water
make ATP
make glucose
make oxygen
116.

Cellular Respiration involves the chemical breakdown of (a)   to form ATP Energy

Choose from the below words
Fats
Fructose
Glucose
Proteins
117.

Which of the following is the best description of the process photosynthesis?

a)

Water, oxygen, and light are inputs while carbon dioxide and glucose are outputs

b)

Water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and light are inputs and glucose is the output.

c)

Water, carbon dioxide, and light are inputs while oxygen and glucose are outputs.

d)

Glucose, oxygen, and light are inputs while carbon dioxide and water are outputs.

118.

This is given off by plants during photosynthesis as a waste product. (a)  

Choose from the below words
Carbon dioxide
Water
Oxygen
Mitochondria
119.

What chemical pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis? (a)  

Choose from the below words
basophyll
dynophyll
grassophyll
chlorophyll
120.

True of False, Plants can perform Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
121.

Which of the following is the correct reaction for photosynthesis?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

oxygen + water --> carbon dioxide + glucose

122.

If carbon dioxide is removed from a plant’s environment, what would you expect to happen to its production

of high-energy sugars?

a)

More sugars will be produced.

b)

No sugars will be produced.

c)

The same number of sugars will be produced but without carbon dioxide.

d)

Carbon dioxide does not affect the production of high-energy sugars in plants.

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