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Cell Membrane Structure Quiz

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

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1.

What is the function of the structure labeled 1 in the visual above?

a)

To allow charged molecules to pass through.

b)

To support the stability of the membrane.

c)

To act as an identifier for the cell.

d)

To control what moves in and out.

2.

What is the function of the structure labeled 4 in the visual above?

a)

To allow charged molecules to pass through.

b)

To support the stability of the membrane.

c)

To act as an identifier for the cell.

d)

To control what moves in and out.

3.

In the diagram above, structure 'G' is called

a)

channel protein

b)

peripheral protein

c)

glycoprotein

d)

transport protein

4.

In the diagram above, structure 'F' is called

a)

channel protein

b)

peripheral protein

c)

glycoprotein

d)

transport protein

5.

In the diagram above, structure “D” is a ___ and has the function of ___.

a)

Glycoprotein; typically acting as antigens, which are signaling molecules that help the immune system.

b)

Protein channel; acts as a small opening to allow small polar molecules to move through.

c)

Lipid bilayer; providing structural support to the cell.

d)

Membrane receptor; aiding in cell communication.

e)

Glycolipid; acting as receptors for the cell.

6.

In the diagram above, structure “B” is a ___ and has the function of ___.

a)

Glycoprotein; typically acting as antigens, which are signaling molecules that help the immune system.

b)

Protein channel; acts as a small opening to allow small polar molecules to move through.

c)

Lipid bilayer; providing structural support to the cell.

d)

Membrane receptor; aiding in cell communication.

e)

Glycolipid; acting as receptors for the cell.

7.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is used to catalyze reactions in the cell.

a)

peripheral proteins

b)

cholesterol

c)

glycoprotein

d)

receptor protein

8.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, made of chains of fatty acids and glycerol and is used to strengthen and stabilize the cell membrane.

a)

peripheral proteins

b)

cholesterol

c)

glycoprotein

d)

receptor protein

9.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is used for cell to cell communication.

a)

peripheral proteins

b)

cholesterol

c)

glycoprotein

d)

receptor protein

10.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is used for cell communication via hormones.

a)

peripheral proteins

b)

cholesterol

c)

glycoprotein

d)

receptor protein

11.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and goes through the entire cell membrane.

a)

channel protein

b)

peripheral protein

c)

protein pump

d)

transmembrane protein

12.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and exchanges materials into and out of the cell.

a)

channel protein

b)

peripheral protein

c)

protein pump

d)

transmembrane protein

13.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and is involved with cell communication via hormones or enzymes

a)

channel protein

b)

peripheral protein

c)

protein pump

d)

transmembrane protein

14.

What am I? Contains C, H, O, N, made of chains of amino acids and in movement of small polar particles.

a)

channel protein

b)

peripheral protein

c)

protein pump

d)

transmembrane protein

15.

What happens when a cell is placed in an isotonic solution?

a)

The concentration of materials inside the cell becomes greater than the concentration of materials outside the cell.

b)

The concentration of materials outside the cell becomes greater than the concentration of materials inside the cell.

c)

The concentration of materials inside and outside the cell becomes equal.

d)

The concentration of materials cannot be changed because ATP is no longer available.

16.

Which is the hypertonic solution?

a)

The concentration of materials inside the cell is greater than the concentration of materials outside the cell.

b)

The concentration of materials outside the cell is greater than the concentration of materials inside the cell.

c)

The concentration of materials inside and outside the cell is equal.

17.

Which is the hypotonic solution?

a)

The concentration of materials inside the cell is greater than the concentration of materials outside the cell.

b)

The concentration of materials outside the cell is greater than the concentration of materials inside the cell.

c)

The concentration of materials inside and outside the cell is equal.

18.

In an nerve cell, the carrier proteins become mutated, unable to bind sodium or potassium. If all of the carrier proteins are mutated, is there another way for sodium and potassium to move into and out of the cell?

a)

Yes, through simple diffusion when the concentration outside the cell increases enough.

b)

Yes, through osmosis when there is enough water in the cell.

c)

No, Na/K requires a carrier protein to cross the membrane.

d)

No, Na/Kcan be made inside the cell and will not need to enter.

19.

Uh oh, something is happening to all the proteins in the cell! Water can no longer move through it's normal route. Where is the LAST place water will be found (aka NEVER found)?

a)

Phospholipid bilayer because the tails are hydrophobic

b)

Phospholipid bilayer because the tails are hyrophilic

c)

Channel proteins because water cannot move through there

d)

Transmembrane proteins because water cannot move through there

20.

A cell is placed in a solution. Which scenario will cause the cell to shrink THE MOST?

a)

A hypertonic solution with a solute that cannot cross the cell membrane

b)

A hypotonic solution with a solute that cannot cross the cell membrane

c)

A hypertonic solution with a solute that can cross the cell membrane

d)

A hypotonic solution with a solute that can cross the cell membrane

21.

A cell is placed in a solution. Which scenario will cause the cell to shrink THE LEAST?

a)

A hypertonic solution with a solute that cannot cross the cell membrane

b)

A hypotonic solution with a solute that cannot cross the cell membrane

c)

A hypertonic solution with a solute that can cross the cell membrane

d)

A hypotonic solution with a solute that can cross the cell membrane

22.

Through endocytosis, the _________________ creates the vesicles needed for materials to move __________ the cell

a)

cell membrane, into

b)

cell membrane, out of

c)

Golgi body, into

d)

Golgi body, out of

23.

Through exocytosis, the _________________ creates the vesicles needed for materials to move __________ the cell

a)

cell membrane, into

b)

cell membrane, out of

c)

Golgi body, into

d)

Golgi body, out of

24.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Cell Theory?

a)

All organisms are made of one or more cells.

b)

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

c)

The cell maintains homeostasis with its environment.

d)

All cells come from preexisting cells.

25.

Eukaryotic animal cells _______ have vacuoles and _________________.

a)

do not, use other forms of storage in the cell

b)

do, they are temporary and small

c)

do not, use vesicles as storage instead

d)

do, they are large and permanent

26.

Select the correct description for the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Body.

a)

The ER makes proteins and the Golgi makes lipids.

b)

The ER makes lipids and the Golgi makes proteins.

c)

The ER transports materials out of the cell while the Golgi focuses on transport within the cell.

d)

The ER transports materials within the cell while the Golgi exports materials out of the cell.

27.

Select the correct description for chloroplasts and mitochondria.

a)

Mitochondria generate glucose through sunlight, Chloroplasts convert glucose to ATP

b)

Mitochondria convert glucose to ATP, Chloroplasts generate glucose through sunlight

c)

Mitochondria are found in plant cells and chloroplasts are found in animal cells

d)

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are the same.

28.

What organelle is responsible for recycling dead and worn out cell parts and also for protection from pathogens?

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

Lysosome

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Vacuole

29.

What does 'no net flow' refer to?

a)

Hypertonic solutions when water is moving

b)

Hypotonic solutions when water is moving

c)

Isotonic solutions when water is moving

d)

Isotonic solutions when water stops moving

30.

Diffusion of water

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Osmosis

c)

Exocytosis

d)

Simple Diffusion

31.

Facilitated Diffusion

a)

High to low through membrane

b)

High to low through protein channel

c)

Low to high through protein pump

d)

Into cell through endocytosis

32.

Allows a cell to transport large molecules like insulin

a)

Facilitated Diffusion

b)

Simple Diffusion

c)

Osmosis

d)

Exocytosis

33.

Which of the following are all examples of passive transport? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

Protein Pumps

d)

Osmosis

e)

Simple Diffusion

34.

If a cell shrivels up after being put into a solution we know the solution must be

a)

Hypotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Isotonic

d)

Exotonic

35.

If a cell swells up when put into fresh water (potentially popping) we know that the cell is ______ compared to the water

a)

isotonic

b)

hypotonic

c)

hypertonic

d)

endotonic

36.

If a cell stays the same size when it is put into a solution then the cell and solution are

a)

hypertonic

b)

isotonic

c)

hypotonic

37.

What is letter I

a)

Protein Channel

b)

Glycoprotein

c)

Phospholipid

d)

Cholesterol

38.

What is letter F

a)

Glucoprotein

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Protein Pump

d)

Channel Protein

39.

What is letter A

a)

Phospholipid

b)

Cholesterol

c)

Protein Pump

d)

Channel Protein

40.

Which structure allows movement against the concentration gradient from low to high?

a)

B

b)

A

c)

F

d)

E

41.

Phospholipid molecules in a membrane are arranged with their _____ on the exterior and their ______ on the interior.

a)

hydrophobic heads….hydrophilic tails

b)

hydrophilic heads…hydrophobic tails

c)

hydrophobic tails…hydrophilic heads

d)

hydrophilic tails…hydrophobic heads

42.

Plasma cell membranes of all living things are easily permeable to these types of molecules:

a)

Small and polar

b)

Small and nonpolar

c)

Large and polar

d)

Large and nonpolar

43.

Molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through the phospholipids

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

Osmosis

d)

Endocytosis

44.
This cellular structure helps organisms maintain homeostasis by controlling what substances may enter or leave cells.
a)
vacuole
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane
d)
cell wall
45.
When something is 'water fearing' it is....
a)
Hydrophobic
b)
Hydrophilic 
c)
Hydroelectric 
d)
Hydrochloric
46.
When something is 'water loving' it is.....
a)
Hydrophobic
b)
Hydrophilic 
c)
Hydroelectric 
d)
Hydroloric
47.
In which direction will these molecules diffuse?
a)
from right to left
b)
from left to right
c)
they will not move at all
d)
they will move in both directions equally
48.
This process is known as ________ transport.
a)
passive
b)
active
c)
protein
d)
temporary
49.
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.
50.
This is what a cell needs to transport particles by active transport?
a)
Water
b)
Time
c)
Energy
d)
Channels
51.
Which part of this phospholipid is hydrophobic?
a)
fatty lipid tails
b)
head
c)
all of it is hydrophobic
d)
none of it is hydrophobic
52.
This is a picture of the......
a)
cell membrane
b)
phospholipid bilayer
c)
plasma membrane
d)
all of these
53.
When looking at the cell membrane, where are the lipid tails located?
a)
Inner part of the bilayer
b)
Outer part of the bilayer
c)
At the end of the bilayer
d)
Goes through each end of the bilayer
54.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
55.

What do all eukaryotic cells have in common?

a)

nucleus

b)

nucleoid region

c)

membrane-bound organelles

d)

plasmids

56.

What can cells use to move around?

a)

golgi bodies

b)

cilia

c)

flagella

d)

cell wall

57.

What do plant cells have that animal cells don't?

a)

centrioles

b)

chloroplasts

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

golgi bodies