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Unit 2 Test

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Emma is studying how certain cells in the human body produce and transport enzymes. She learns that salivary glands produce a large quantity of enzymes that are transported out of the secretory cells. Which of the following organelles would be abundant in these cells?

a)

nuclei

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

smooth ER

d)

lysosomes

2.

Match the following organelles to their descriptions:

a)

Mitochondria

1.

Present in large numbers in cells that have high energy demands, such as muscles

b)

Golgi apparatus

2.

Has a receiving (cis) and shipping (trans) face: packaging and secretion center

c)

Lysosomes

3.

Membrane-bound structure containing hydrolytic enzymes

d)

Smooth ER

4.

An organelle with extensive, folded membranes: abundant in cells that detoxify poisons

3.

Michael is studying how different substances move across cell membranes. Which of the following uses passive transport without the help of proteins to move materials across the plasma membrane?

a)

the depolarization of a muscle cell by transporting ions across the plasma membrane

b)

the uptake of glucose by the microvilli of cells lining the stomach

c)

the movement of large proteins across the plasma membrane

d)

the movement of carbon dioxide across the plasma membrane

4.

In a biology class, Luna is learning about how cells remove waste. She wonders, large molecules are moved out of the cell by which of the following processes?

a)

endocytosis

b)

exocytosis

c)

vesicles

d)

passive diffusion

5.

Emma is conducting an experiment where she needs to move a nutrient into a cell, even though the nutrient is more concentrated inside the cell than outside. Which of the following processes could achieve this?

a)

active transport

b)

osmosis

c)

diffusion

d)

facilitated diffusion

6.

Charlotte is explaining to Aiden that the fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as consisting of a ​ (a)   bilayer with embedded ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
phospholipid
proteins

carbohydrates

nucleic acid

7.

Jackson is observing how sugar dissolves in water. Identify the principal driving movement in this diffusion process.

a)

concentration gradient

b)

membrane surface area

c)

particle size

d)

temperature

8.

Grace is studying how substances move across cell membranes. Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

a)

the movement of H+ into a thylakoid disc during photosynthesis

b)

the uptake of glucose in the intestine

c)

the uptake of mineral ions into root hair cells of plants

d)

the movement of water from the descending loop of a nephron into the interstitium

9.

Priya is conducting an experiment with a semi-permeable membrane and two solutions. She wants to know in which direction water will move via osmosis across the membrane. What should she expect?

a)

from an area with a high concentration of other solutes to a lower one

b)

from an area with a high concentration of water to one of lower concentration

c)

from an area with a low concentration of water to one of higher concentration.

d)

throughout the cytoplasm

10.

Nora is studying the challenges faced by organisms living in freshwater environments. What problem do these organisms encounter?

a)

They will have higher concentrations of body solutes.

b)

Without compensating mechanisms, their bodies tend to take in too much water.

c)

They have no way of controlling their tonicity.

d)

Their bodies tend to lose too much water to their environment.

11.

Lily is studying the fluid mosaic model of the plasma membrane in her biology class. She learns that the membrane is a mosaic of components. Why is it advantageous for the plasma membrane to be fluid in nature?

a)

  1. Fluidity allows greater flexibility to the cell and motion of membrane components required for transport.

b)

  1. Fluidity helps only in transport of some materials, and does not contribute to the flexibility.

c)

  1. Fluidity helps in maintaining the pH of intracellular fluid, and helps in maintaining the physiological pH of the cell.

d)

  1. Fluidity helps in providing mechanical strength to the plasma membrane.

12.

Avery is learning about intravenous solutions in her biology class. She discovers that both normal saline and lactated Ringer’s solution are isotonic, similar to the middle image she sees in her textbook. Why is this important?

a)

  1. Isotonic solutions maintain equilibrium and avoid the exchange of materials to or from the blood.

b)

  1. Isotonic solutions disrupt equilibrium and allow better exchange of materials in the blood.

c)

  1. Isotonic solutions increase the pH of blood and allow better absorption of saline in blood.

d)

  1. Isotonic solutions decrease the pH of the blood and avoid the exchange of materials to or from the blood.

13.

If Maya was injected with what was labeled as an isotonic saline solution, but then she died, and an autopsy revealed that several of her red blood cells had burst, such as in the image on the right, would it be true that the injected solution was really isotonic? Why or why not?

a)

  1. False, the solution was hypertonic.

b)

  1. False, the solution was osmotic.

c)

  1. False, the solution was hypotonic.

d)

  1. True, the solution was isotonic.

14.

Nora set up an experiment to determine the movement of molecules through a dialysis-tubing bag into water. A dialysis-tubing bag containing 5% lactose and 5% fructose was placed in a beaker of distilled water, as illustrated. After four hours, fructose is detected in the distilled water outside of the dialysis-tubing bag, but lactose is not. What conclusions can be made about the movement of molecules in this experiment?

a)

  1. Fructose, being a monosaccharide, diffused through the dialysis bag into the distilled water. However, lactose, being a disaccharide, could not diffuse through the dialysis bag.

b)

  1. Fructose was homogenized by lactose, allowing the fructose to diffuse through the dialysis bag and into the distilled water. Lactose is not homogenized, so it could not pass through the dialysis bag.

c)

  1. Fructose and lactose are oppositely charged and separated out due to the force of repulsion.

d)

  1. Fructose diffused because of the pore specificity of the semipermeable membrane, not because of its concentration gradient.

15.

During a biology class, Anika and Benjamin were discussing the similarities between chloroplasts and mitochondria. Which of the following are common traits of both the chloroplast and mitochondrion?

a)

Both are surrounded by a single membrane

b)

Both have their own DNA

c)

Both are found in animal and plant cells

d)

Both synthesize proteins using ribosomes on the Rough ER

16.

Mia is studying cell membranes in her biology class. She learns about different types of molecules and their ability to pass through a membrane's lipid bilayer. Which of the following is true of small, nonpolar molecules?

a)

They easily pass through a membrane's lipid bilayer

b)

They very slowly pass through a membrane's lipid bilayer

c)

They require transport proteins to pass through a membrane's lipid bilayer

d)

They are actively transported across the cell membrane

17.

During a biology class, Harper and Evelyn were discussing the endosymbiont theory. Which pieces of evidence support this theory? (Select all that apply)

a)

mitochondria have circular DNA like prokaryotes

b)

mitochondria use ATP like prokaryotes

c)

chloroplasts contain ribosomes like prokaryotes

d)

chloroplasts have a contractile vacuole like prokaryotes

18.

Priya is studying how certain cells in the skin protect against UV light. She learns that melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin, a protein that offers this protection. Based on their function, what organelle would be found in high numbers in melanocytes?

a)

ribosomes

b)

chloroplasts

c)

lysosomes

d)

mitochondria

19.

During a biology class, Abigail was asked to explain the two parts of a phospholipid. What are they called? 

a)

Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail 

b)

Hydrophobic Head, Hydrophilic Tail 

20.

During a biology class, Olivia learned that ___________ strengthens and stabilizes the cell membrane.

a)

Carbohydrates 

b)

Proteins 

c)

Phospholipids 

d)

Cholesterol

21.

Nora is designing a new aquarium and wants to ensure that only certain types of fish can move between different sections. The barrier she uses is ___________ ____________
when some fish can pass through while others cannot. 

a)

Selectively (or Semi) Permeable 

b)

Totally Transparent

c)

Liquid Licorice 

d)

Heavily Patrolled 

22.

Ethan places a raisin in a glass of pure water. What will happen to the raisin?

a)

swell

b)

shrink 

c)

stay the same size

d)

impossible to tell

23.

What is D?

a)

cholesterol

b)

channel protein

c)

phospholipid

d)

carbohydrate

24.

Avery is studying cell membranes in biology class. She wants to identify the hydrophobic region of the cell membrane. Which part should she focus on?

a)

E

b)

B

c)

C

d)

25.

Maya is trying to move a ball up a hill, from the bottom where there are fewer balls to the top where there are many. What type of transport is this similar to?

a)

Passive Transport

b)

Active Transport

26.

Scarlett is learning about cellular processes in her biology class. She discovers that _______________  requires energy in the form of ATP to move substances across cell membranes.

a)

Osmosis

b)

Active transport

c)

Facilitated diffusion

d)

Passive transport

27.

Olivia is studying how certain molecules move across cell membranes. She learns that in facilitated diffusion, molecules will randomly move through the pores in ______________.

a)

Carrier proteins 

b)

Channel proteins

c)

Ion pumps

d)

All of the above

28.

Mia noticed her gums were swollen after eating popcorn. How will rinsing with warm salt water help the swelling?

a)

swollen gums will absorb the salt

b)

salt lowers the temp

c)

salt goes against the concentration gradient

d)

water in the gums will diffuse out of the cells

29.

Scarlett is studying plant cells in her biology class. She looks at a diagram and needs to identify the organelle labeled C. What organelle is it?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Large Cell Vacuole

d)

Chloroplast

30.

Zoe is organizing her room and needs a special container to store her water bottles, snacks, and trash. What is the function of this container similar to in a cell?

a)

Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products

b)

Sac filled with digestive chemicals

c)

Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane

d)

stack of membranes that packages chemicals

31.

During a biology class, Isla asked which cell part is NOT found in all cells?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Genetic Material

32.

Aiden is studying a complex cell in his biology class. It can be a plant or animal cell and contains membrane-bound organelles. 

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Bacteria

d)

Blood cell

33.

Maya is observing a microorganism under the microscope. What does this organism use for movement?

a)

Pseudopod

b)

Cilia

c)

Flagella

d)

legs

34.

During a biology class, Arjun was curious about where ribosomes are produced in the cell. Can you help him find the right answer?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Golgi body

d)

Vessicle

35.

In a biology class, Grace is learning about the different parts of a cell. She is curious to know which organelle helps with cell digestion. Can you help her identify it?

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Golgi Complex

d)

ER

36.

Liam is studying a cell diagram in his biology class. He needs to identify the organelle labeled D. What is it?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Flagella

c)

Rough ER

d)

Smooth ER

37.

In a classroom experiment, Priya is asked to identify the part of a cell that acts like the control center, containing the genetic material and directing all cell activities. What is the function of this part?

a)

Structure that organizes motion of chromosomes. 

b)

Structure that contains DNA and directs the cell 

c)

Membrane that surrounds and protects the cell 

d)

Stack of membranes that packages chemicals

38.

Grace is studying cell biology and wants to know the difference between rough and smooth ER. What should she learn?

a)

There is no difference.

b)

Plants have rough ER, animals have smooth ER.

c)

What type of injuries the Doctors treat.

d)

Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.

39.

In Harper's biology class, they learned about a cell structure that acts like a protein packaging and shipping machine. What is it?

a)

vacuole

b)

ribosome

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

golgi apparatus

40.

During a biology class, Anika was curious about where lipids are formed in the cell. Can you help her find the answer?

a)

Rough ER

b)

Smooth ER

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosomes

41.

Abigail is a doctor. A patient comes in dehydrated. What type of solution would be best to place into their IV?

a)

A hypotonic solution to allow the cells to rehydrate.

b)

A slightly hypertonic solution to allow the cells to rehydrate.

c)

An isotonic solution to increase fluid in the body without causing harm to the cells.

d)

An isotonic solution to decrease fluid in the body without causing harm to the cells.

42.

Nora is studying cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that is associated with defects in the CFTR protein found in the membrane. After being synthesized, where does this protein go to be modified, packaged, and sorted?

a)

Golgi Bodies

b)

Rough ER

c)

Smooth ER

d)

Lysosome

43.

During a biology class, Priya was asked to identify which of the following is not found in a prokaryotic cell.

a)

ribosomes.

b)

an endoplasmic reticulum.

c)

a cell wall.

d)

DNA.

44.

Elijah is comparing different sizes of sugar cubes to see which one dissolves the fastest in water. Which of the following sugar cubes would have the highest surface area to volume ratio?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

they are all the same

45.

In a biology class, Zoe is learning about different cell types and their functions. She discovers that certain cells have large numbers of ribosomes. These cells are specialized in producing which of the following molecules?

a)

lipids

b)

glycogen

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

46.

Abigail is designing a model of a cell for her biology class. She needs to ensure that the cell size is limited by _____ to accurately represent how cells function in real life.

a)

the number of proteins within the plasma membrane

b)

the surface area of mitochondria in the cytoplasm

c)

surface to volume ratios

d)

the size of the endomembrane system

47.

During a biology class, Benjamin is examining a diagram of a cell. What type of cell is shown in the diagram?

a)

prokaryotic

b)

eukaryotic

c)

plant

d)

animal

48.

Sophia is conducting an experiment where she places plant cells in a __________ solution, and she observes them beginning to swell.

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Isotonic

c)

Hypotonic

d)

Equalized

49.

During a biology class, Olivia asked which of the following components helps to strengthen and stabilize the cell membrane?

a)

Carbohydrates 

b)

Proteins 

c)

Phospholipids 

d)

Cholesterol

50.

During a biology class, Nora was asked where photosynthesis takes place in plant cells. What should she answer?

a)

mitochondria

b)

central vacuole

c)

ribosomes

d)

chloroplast

51.

Which portion of the phospholipid does not like water?

a)

Tails

b)

Head

c)

Phosphate

d)

Glycerol

52.

This cell is experiencing which kind of situation?

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

53.

Which are parts of the Cell Theory?

a)

All living things are made of cells

b)

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function

c)

Cells come from pre-existing cells

d)

All Cells have a nucleus

e)

Cells are small and specialized

54.

Select all that are TRUE about the cell membrane

a)

Found in eukaryotes

b)

Found in Prokaryotes

c)

Selectively permeable

d)

Contains DNA

e)

Consists of phospholipids and proteins

55.

Contains a large and a small subunit as well as binding sites for amino acids. May be free floating or bound to the endoplasmic reticulum

a)

Ribosome

b)

Lysosome

c)

Nucleus

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

56.

What is the organelle labeled "1"?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Centriole

d)

Nucleolus

57.

What is the organelle labeled "2"?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosome

c)

Lysosome

d)

Nucleolus

58.

What is the organelle labeled "3"?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Ribosome

c)

Rough ER

d)

Smooth ER

59.

What is the organelle labeled "5"?

a)

Rough ER

b)

Smooth ER

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Golgi Body

60.

What is the organelle labeled "8"?

a)

Rough ER

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Smooth ER

d)

Golgi Body

61.

What is the organelle labeled "9"?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Centriole

c)

Ribosome

d)

Peroxisome

62.

What is the organelle labeled "11"?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Nuclear Membrane

d)

Ribosome

63.

What is the organelle labeled "14"?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Nuclear Plasm

64.

Which side has the higher concentration of glucose?

a)

cell

b)

blood

65.

Locate a Channel protein in the cell membrane.

66.

A researcher is studying the movement of a protein that is secreted from a eukaryotic cell.

Which of the following pathways best represents the movement they could expect

for packaging/processing of the secretory protein?

a)

Nucleus --> Golgi --> Rough ER --> Cytoplasm

b)

Golgi --> Rough ER --> secretory vesicles --> Plasma Membrane

c)

Rough ER --> Golgi --> secretory vesicle --> Plasma Membrane

d)

Secretory vesicle --> Golgi --> Rough ER -- Cytoplasm

67.

Dialysis tubing was filled with a solution that consisted of 95% solvent and 5%

solute. The dialysis tubing was placed in a beaker filled with a solution that consisted

of 98% solvent and 2% solute ( see image to the right ). Using this information, which

statement is correct?

a)

The solutes will diffuse through the membrane but not the solvent

b)

The net flow of solvent is into the dialysis tubing

c)

The dialysis tubing is in a hypertonic solution

d)

The relation of the dialysis tubing to its environment is isotonic

68.

The AQP1 gene in humans codes for the AQP1 protein (aquaporin-1), which allows water to pass through plasma membranes via osmosis. If there were a mutation to this gene that prevented the proper function of AQP1, which option below best predicts the most likely outcome?

a)

Cells would be unable to uptake water due to the non-functional AQP1 protein

b)

The mutation to the gene would cause a change in the amino acid sequence of the protein, which would

ultimately affect the protein’s 3D structure and function. This would allow for more water to be taken up by

cells

c)

Cells would still be able to uptake water, as water can pass through the cell membrane without the assistance of aquaporins. However, it would take up water at a much slower rate because water has a slight charge

d)

A change in shape and function of the protein would prevent ATP from transferring its terminal phosphate

group to the aquaporin, thus preventing water from passing through the channel

69.

Examine the image of a mitochondria and a Golgi complex to the right. Then identify the statement that best explains why these two organelles are highly efficient in their functions.

a)

Both the mitochondria and the Golgi have double membranes, which allow for

efficient transport of material in and out of the organelles

b)

Both the mitochondria and the Golgi can form vesicles from their membranes

allowing for material to be easily transported in and out of the organelles

c)

Both the mitochondria and the Golgi have compartmentalization, which allows

for an optimal surface area to volume ratio to exchange material through their membranes

d)

Both the mitochondria and the Golgi contain their own ribosomes, which allows for them to produce their

own enzymes to be used in cytoplasmic reactions

70.

If ATP breakdown (hydrolysis) is inhibited, which of the following types of movement across cell membranes is also inhibited?

a)

Movement of oxygen into a cell

b)

Movement of water through aquaporins

c)

Passage of a solute against its concentration gradient

d)

Facilitated diffusion of a permeable substance