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Kadumalands Cell Exam

Total questions: 103

Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What common traits would models of different unicellular organisms share?

a)

They would all be made of many cells with cell walls.

b)

They would all have chloroplasts to trap sunlight and create their own food.

c)

They would all have one cell with smaller parts that do different jobs within the cell.

2.

This plant cell contains multiple structures that help it survive. Some of these structures are different than an animal cell. Based on the diagram, which structures distinguish it as a plant cell and not an animal cell?

a)

Structures 1 and 3

b)

Structures 2 and 3

c)

Structures 3 and 4

3.

Some students are comparing the parts of the body to parts of the cell. Which body part best represents the cell membrane and why?

a)

The brain because it controls your body

b)

The stomach because it breaks down food

c)

The skin because it surrounds and protects your organs

4.

Which of these statements explains a key difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

a)

Only multicellular organisms can photosynthesize.

b)

The cells of unicellular organisms are much smaller than the cells of multicellular organisms.

c)

Multicellular organisms have cells, not just organelles, that carry out specific functions.

5.

What question can a biologist ask to determine if an object is living?

a)

Does the object move?

b)

Does the object breathe?

c)

Is the object made up of cells?

6.

A student is studying cells and uses a school as a model to represent the cell. Which part of the school represents the nucleus?

a)

Outside fence - where students enter and leave the school

b)

Cafeteria - where food is eaten and provides students with energy

c)

Principal’s office - where the principal controls the activities and functions of the school

d)

Gymnasium - where students exercise

7.

Which statement applies to both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

a)

Living

b)

Made of a single cell

c)

Contain parts made of specialized cells

d)

Cell division helps the organism with growth and repair

8.

Which characteristic is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Genetic material

d)

Membrane-bound organelles

9.

A cell has many parts, each with its own function. Which structure makes proteins?

a)

cell wall

b)

ribosome

c)

cell membrane

d)

nuclear membrane

10.

Which structure protects the plant cell?

a)

cell wall

b)

ribosome

c)

cell membrane

d)

nuclear membrane

11.

Which structure protects genetic information?

a)

cell wall

b)

ribosome

c)

cell membrane

d)

nuclear membrane

12.

Which structure separates the inside of the cell from the outside?

a)

cell wall

b)

ribosome

c)

cell membrane

d)

nuclear membrane

13.

Which organelle captures light energy to produce sugars?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosome

d)

Nucleus

14.

Which organelle breaks down sugars to produce energy for the cell?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Vacuole

15.

Which organelle packages proteins for delivery to other parts of the cell?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Chloroplast

16.

Which organelle is the place where proteins are assembled?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vacuole

17.

Which organelle stores water inside the cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Vacuole

c)

Ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

18.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

It produces energy for the cell.

b)

It separates the cell from its environment.

c)

It stores nutrients for the cell.

d)

It helps the cell to move.

19.

What tool did the researcher use to examine the green slime from the pond?

a)

Telescope

b)

Microscope

c)

Binoculars

d)

Magnifying glass

20.

What is the main difference observed between human skin under a compound microscope and an electron microscope?

a)

The compound microscope shows more detail than the electron microscope.

b)

The electron microscope shows more detail than the compound microscope.

c)

Both microscopes show the same level of detail.

d)

Neither microscope shows any detail.

21.

The class found many nonliving things in the sample of pond water. Which of these is a way that the students can tell the difference between living and nonliving things?

a)

Living things are made up of cells while nonliving things are not.

b)

Living things grow larger with time while nonliving things do not.

c)

Living things can move from place to place while nonliving things cannot.

22.

A group of students observed this organism under a microscope. They classified it as a multicellular organism. Which observation, if true, would be most supportive of this conclusion?

a)

The organism was visible without a microscope.

b)

The organism contained multiple membrane-bound cells.

c)

The organism fed on other organisms found in pond water.

23.

The students notice that this organism appeared to be green under the microscope. Upon closer inspection, they notice small green parts in the cell that appear to be chloroplasts. If this organism were photosynthetic, which statement would likely be true?

a)

The organism would die if placed in the dark.

b)

The organism does not have nuclear material.

c)

The organism does not have structures that allow it to move.

d)

The organism can survive without water.

24.
5. Based on this image is the Euglena multicellular or unicellular?
a)
1. Multicellular
b)
2. Unicellular
25.

Ethan, Mason, and Arjun are discussing their biology homework. They are trying to determine if humans, like themselves, are unicellular or multicellular. What should they conclude?

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

26.

Which organisms are capable of surviving as a single cell?

a)

bacteria

b)

humans

c)

plants

27.
Unicellular means...
a)
having one cell
b)
having more than once cell
c)
riding a unicycle
d)
having less than one cell
28.

What type of organisms contain ONLY one cell?

a)

Sponges

b)

Multicellular

c)

Unicellular

d)

No living thing has only one cell

29.

Organisms that are made up of only 1 cell are called:

a)

Multicellular

b)

Bacteria

c)

Unicellular

d)

Eukaryotic

30.
made of many cells
a)
multicellular
b)
organism
c)
unicellular
d)
prokaryotic
31.

Give an example of a unicellular organism.

a)

Amoeba

b)

Mushroom

32.
Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Nucleus
c)
ribosomes
d)
Mitochondria
33.
A rigid layer that lies outside the cell's  membrane is...
a)
Cytoskeleton
b)
Cilia
c)
Cell Wall
d)
Flagella
34.

Prokaryotic cells do not have…….

a)

membrane bound organelles

b)

cell membrane

c)

DNA or RNA

d)

life

35.

Prokaryotic cells are

a)

cells lack organized nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

b)

Cells that have a nucleus with cell wall and membrane

c)

Cells that are free of ribosomes and DNA

d)

Cells that do not have a membrane or flagellum

36.

What are prokaryotic?

a)

- bacteria

- no nucleus

- no membrane

- bound organlles

b)

- nucleus

- membrane

- organelles

- multicellular

- fungi

- animal

- plants

37.

Euglena are unicelled organisms that live in pond water. They move around using a flagella and can perform photosynthesis when needed. They contain many organelles . What type of cells are they?

a)

Animal Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Eukaryotic Cell

d)

Plant Cell

38.

Prokaryotic cells are usually _______ and do not contain a ______

a)

Multicellular, Nucleus

b)

Unicellular, Nucleus

39.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

40.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

41.

What term describes the smallest unit that can perform all of the functions necessary for life?

a)

a single cell

b)

a cell nucleus

c)

a cell membrane

d)

a multicellular organism

42.

Which structure captures and stores the sun’s energy in plant cells?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

43.

Which structure captures and stores the sun’s energy in plant cells?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

44.

What type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?

a)

eukaryotic cells

b)

prokaryotic cells

c)

both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

d)

neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic cells

45.

Which of these describes the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

a system of folded membranes

b)

a tiny organelle that has no membrane

c)

a rigid, protective layer found outside the cell membrane

d)

an organelle surrounded by a double membrane and containing DNA

46.

Which of the following is an accurate sentence?

a)

Plants are unicellular organisms that have specialized functions.

b)

All organisms are multicellular and carry out similar functions of life.

c)

The single cell of a unicellular organism carries out all functions of life.

d)

The single cell of a unicellular organism can have specialized functions.

47.

What is the name of the process that allows plants to produce their own food?

a)

glucose

b)

chlorophyll

c)

chloroplasts

d)

photosynthesis

48.

In biology class Zach observes cells. Each cell has a structure that separates the inside of the cell from the environment. Which structure is Zach observing?

a)

the nucleus

b)

the cytoskeleton

c)

the cell membrane

d)

the genetic material

49.

How does the part of the cell labeled A help Alice know that she is looking at a prokaryotic cell?

a)

A is cytoplasm, which is only found in prokaryotic cells.

b)

A is the cell membrane, which is only found in prokaryotic cells.

c)

A is the nucleus, which is only found in prokaryotic cells.

d)

A is DNA, which is not enclosed in a nucleus, as in prokaryotic cells.

50.

What is the basic unit of life?

a)

Atom

b)

Cell

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

51.

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

52.

How do plant cells differ from animal cells in terms of organelles?

a)

Plant cells have mitochondria, animal cells do not

b)

Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells do not

c)

Plant cells have a nucleus, animal cells do not

d)

Plant cells have ribosomes, animal cells do not

53.

Explain why eukaryotic cells can be larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells.

a)

Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall that provides structure

b)

Eukaryotic cells have organelles that compartmentalize functions

c)

Eukaryotic cells have a simpler structure

d)

Eukaryotic cells have a smaller surface area

54.

Describe how a light microscope is used to view a cell.

a)

By using electron beams to magnify the cell

b)

By using light and lenses to magnify the cell

c)

By using sound waves to detect the cell

d)

By using magnetic fields to visualize the cell

55.

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a)

To store nutrients

b)

To provide structural support

c)

To conduct photosynthesis

d)

To transport proteins

56.

Why is the cell membrane described as selectively permeable?

a)

It allows all substances to pass through

b)

It allows only water to pass through

c)

It allows certain substances to pass while blocking others

d)

It blocks all substances from passing through

57.

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down and recycling cellular waste?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Lysosome

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

58.

Which of the following best describes the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

a)

They produce energy for the cell

b)

They store water, nutrients, and waste products

c)

They conduct photosynthesis

d)

They synthesize proteins

59.

I make proteins for the cell. What am I?

a)

ribosome

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

60.

What is this structure?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Vacuole

61.
Type of cell shown?
a)
Bacterial
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Eukaryotic
d)
Red blood 
62.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Plant
d)
Animal
63.

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down waste materials in the cell?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cell wall

c)

Lysosome

d)

Ribosome

64.

What structure controls what enters and leaves both plant and animal cells?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nucleus

d)

Cell wall

65.

Which statement best describes a function of the mitochondria?

a)

It stores genetic information.

b)

It synthesizes proteins.

c)

It provides structural support.

d)

It produces energy for the cell.

66.

Which organelle is responsible for controlling most activities in a cell?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

67.

What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?

a)

To protect and support the cell

b)

To transport proteins

c)

To store genetic material

d)

To produce energy

68.

Which type of cell does NOT have a nucleus?

a)

Plant cell

b)

Prokaryotic cell

c)

Animal cell

d)

Eukaryotic cell

69.
What kind of cell is this?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
70.
Complex cell. Can be plant or animal. Contains membrane bound organelles. 
a)
Eukaryotic Cell
b)
Prokaryotic Cell
c)
Bacteria
d)
Blood cell
71.

What type of cell is being shown in the image?

a)

plant

b)

animal

72.
Which type of cell is not eukaryotic?
a)
plant
b)
animal
c)
bacteria 
d)
they all are
73.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
74.
What am I?
a)
mitochondria
b)
lysosomes
c)
chloroplast
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
75.
What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
mitochondria
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
76.
Using this image, what organelle is N?
a)
Centrioles
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Golgi Apparatus
d)
Ribosome
77.
Using this image, what organelle is A?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Large Central Vacuole
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Chloroplast
78.

What organelle is represented by this image?

a)

rough endoplasmic reticulum

b)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

ribosome

d)

nucleus

79.

What does letter h point to

a)

mitochondria

b)

nucleus

c)

vacuole

d)

cytoplasm

80.

To focus a specimen, it is best to start with which objective?

a)

high power

b)

low power

c)

scanning

d)

ocular

81.

When using the high power objective, you should not adjust the

a)

coarse focus

b)

fine focus

c)

diaphragm

d)

stage clips

82.

What letter indicates the microscope's stage?

a)

A

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

83.

What letter indicates the microscope's objective?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

84.

What letter indicates the microscope's fine adjustment knob?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

G

85.

What letter indicates the microscope's base?

a)

D

b)

E

c)

H

d)

I

86.

What letter indicates the microscope's stage clip?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

G

d)

H

87.

What letter indicates the microscope's arm?

a)

B

b)

D

c)

E

d)

F

88.

What letter indicates the microscope's eyepiece?

a)

G

b)

H

c)

I

d)

A

89.
What holds the slide in place?
a)
stage
b)
eyepiece
c)
stage clips
90.
If your teacher asks you to move a microscope to table, how do you carry it?
a)
by the body tube and the eyepiece
b)
with one hand
c)
one hand on the arm and the other under the base
d)
with one hand on the base and the other on the eyepiece.
91.
What is the total magnification of a microscope with two lenses when one lens has a magnification of 10x, and the other lens has a magnification of 30x?
a)
15x
b)
30x
c)
40x
d)
300x
92.

Which objective should be used to first find an image?

a)

Low power

b)

Medium power

c)

High power

93.
All living things are made up of...
a)
cells
b)
cell tissues
c)
organ
d)
organ systems
94.
All cells come from___________ cells.
a)
pregnant
b)
pre-existing
c)
paternal
d)
pin size
95.
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
96.
Cells are often called "the ____ of life."
a)
bread
b)
road map
c)
building blocks
d)
meaning
97.
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.
98.

  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.

99.

Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells

a)

prokaryotic cells

b)

eukaryotic cells

c)

both eukaryotic and prokaryotic

d)

neither

100.

What distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell? (How do you tell them apart) Hint: There's 3 ways (Check all 3)

a)

Central Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Ribosomes

e)

Chloroplasts

101.

The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?

a)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from other cells

b)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things

All cells are destroyed from other aliens

c)

All living things are composed of Jell-O

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from factories in Canada

d)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time

All cells are produced from other cells

102.

Cellular Respiration occurs within me and I am in BOTH plant and animal cells. I am a....

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi Body

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Mitochondria

103.

Photosynthesis takes place within me. I am a...

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Chlorine

d)

Chloroplast

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