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Chapter 7 Cell Structure and Function

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not a principle of cell theory?

a)

Very few cells reproduce

b)

cells are the basic units of life

c)

all living things are made of cells

d)

all cells come from existing cells

2.

What is the basic unit of life according to cell theory?

a)

Tissues

b)

Cells

c)

Molecules

d)

Atoms

3.

Who is credited with the discovery of cells?

a)

Albert Einstein

b)

Robert Hooke

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Charles Darwin

4.

Which of the following statements is true about cell theory?

a)

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells

b)

Cells are only found in plants

c)

All cells have a nucleus

d)

Cells can spontaneously generate

5.

A student examines a cell under the microscope and determines that it is a eukaryote. Which structure did the student identify in order to come to this conclusion?

a)

DNA

b)

nucleus

c)

ribosome

d)

cell wall

6.

Which statement distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

a)

Prokaryotic cells include most cells, other than bacteria, and lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

b)

Prokaryotic cells include most cells, other than bacteria, and contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

c)

Prokaryotic cells include mainly bacteria and lack a nucleus as well as membrane-bound organelles.

d)

Prokaryotic cells include mainly bacteria and contain a nucleus as well as membrane-bound organelles.

7.

Cells lacking a nucleus would also lack which other cell structure:

a)

vacuole

b)

ribosomes

c)

DNA

d)

cell wall

8.

The Cell Theory:

  1. 1. All living organisms are composed of one or more ​ (a)   . (Unicellular or Multicellular)

  2. 2. All cells arise from ​ (b)   cells. (Not from Spontaneous Generation)

  3. 3. Cells are the structural and functional unit of ​ (c)   . (Nothing living smaller than a Cell)

Choose from the below words
cells
preexisting
life
9.

The Cell Theory:

  1. 1. All living organisms are composed of one or more ​ (a)   . (Unicellular or Multicellular)

  2. 2. All cells arise from ​ (b)   cells. (Not from Spontaneous Generation)

  3. 3. Cells are the structural and functional unit of ​ (c)   . (Nothing living smaller than a Cell)

Choose from the below words
cells
preexisting
life
10.

Match the following parts of the Cell Theory

a)

Cells are the ______ of life

1.

basic unit

b)

All cells come from...

2.

pre-existing (other) cells

c)

All organisms are made of

3.

cells

11.

Sort the following statements based on if the statement is talking about prokaryotes or eukaryotes

12.

Tap on all of the prokaryotic cells

13.

Place the following terms in their corresponding categories

14.

Determine where the following organelles can be found (if the organelle can be found in more than one, place in the middle of the two columns).

15.

A table comparing the characteristics of four samples is shown. Click on the sample name that is most likely a prokaryote.

16.

Place the following terms in their corresponding categories

17.
Question Image

See how much you remember! Match the following characteristics that belong to Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, or BOTH!

a)

- No nucleus

- No membrane-bound organelles

- DNA in the cytoplasm

- Single Celled

1.

Prokaryote

b)

- Nucleus

- Membrane bound organelles

- DNA in the nucleus

- Single & Multi celled

2.

Eukaryote

c)

- Ribosomes

- DNA

- Cell Division

- Plasma Membrane

3.

Prokaryote and Eukaryote

18.

Label the Table

Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?

19.

Which of these is INCORRECT?

20.

Identify the type of cell each column represents.

21.

Which cell is generally MUCH larger?

22.

Choose the images that represent a Prokaryotic cell:

23.

Based on the structure of the cell seen under the microscope, scientist determined the cell was a ​ (a)   cell.

Choose from the below words
eukaryotic
prokaryotic
animal
foriegn
24.

Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells are BOTH surrounded by a ​ (a)   , have ​ (b)   , contain ​ (c)   , and contain ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
cell membrane
ribosomes
genetic material
cytoplasm
25.

Students use a microscope to look for structures present in four different cells. The students placed an X for each structure that was viewed for each cell on the table shown.​

Which cells that were viewed are most likely prokaryotes? Choose TWO correct answers.​ (a)   ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Cell W
Cell X
Cell Y
Cell Z
26.

Which cell is a Prokaryote?

27.

This cell pictured is a ​ (a)   because it has ​ (b)   nucleus ​ (c)   membrane bound organelles.

Choose from the below words
prokaryotic cell
no
or
eukaryotic cell
a
and
28.

Label correctly.

29.

In what organelle is the genetic material found inside?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Golgi Complex

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Nucleus

30.

What cell part is NOT found in all cells?

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nucleus

31.

What organelle contains your genes?

a)

DNA

b)

Genomes

c)

Proteins

d)

Alleles

32.

Where is DNA found in a Eukaryotic cell?

a)

in the nucleus

b)

in the cell wall

c)

in the mitochondria

33.

Which section of the cell cycle could be labeled as interphase?

34.

Select the area of the chart that represents CELL DIVISION (mitosis and cytokinesis)

35.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

36.

Which of the following is a material that heterotrophs are unable to metabolize?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

nucleic acids

c)

lipids

d)

proteins

37.
What are the two categories of metabolism?
a)
Gluten and Sucrose
b)
Catabolic and Anabolic
c)
Metaphor and Simile
d)
Glucose and Lactose
38.

When is glucose synthesized?

a)
Photosystem II
b)
Photosystem I
c)
Calvin Cycle
d)
Glycolysis
39.

What is metabolism?

a)

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

b)

the chemical processes that build molecules in the body

c)

the chemical processes that break down molecules in the body

40.

An organism made of only one cell is called . . .

(a)  

Choose from the below words

Eukaryotic

Monocellular

Multicellular

Unicellular
41.

An organism made of only one cell is called . . .

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Monocellular

c)

Multicellular

d)

Unicellular

42.

A _____ organism is made of many cells, each specialized to do certain jobs.

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Multicellular

c)

Prokaryotic

d)

Unicellular

43.

An organism made of only one cell is called . . .

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Monocellular

c)

Multicellular

d)

Unicellular

44.

An organism made of only one cell is called . . .

a)

Eukaryotic

b)

Monocellular

c)

Multicellular

d)

Unicellular

45.

Which organelle synthesizes proteins for the cell?

a)

Golgi body

b)

ribosome

c)

rough endoplasmic reticulum

d)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

46.

Which of the following regarding the cell membrane is the most incorrect statement?

a)

It serves as a selectively permeable barrier allowing substances to travel in one direction into the cell.

b)

It serves as a mediator between internal and external environments.

c)

It contains proteins, which span the membrane.

d)

It contains phospholipids as a structural component.

47.

The Cell Theory:

  1. 1. All living organisms are composed of one or more ​ (a)   . (Unicellular or Multicellular)

  2. 2. All cells arise from ​ (b)   cells. (Not from Spontaneous Generation)

  3. 3. Cells are the structural and functional unit of ​ (c)   . (Nothing living smaller than a Cell)

Choose from the below words
cells
preexisting
life
48.

Match the following parts of the Cell Theory

a)

Cells are the ______ of life

1.

basic unit

b)

All cells come from...

2.

pre-existing (other) cells

c)

All organisms are made of

3.

cells

49.

The Cell Theory:

  1. 1. All living organisms are composed of one or more ​ (a)   . (Unicellular or Multicellular)

  2. 2. All cells arise from ​ (b)   cells. (Not from Spontaneous Generation)

  3. 3. Cells are the structural and functional unit of ​ (c)   . (Nothing living smaller than a Cell)

Choose from the below words
cells
preexisting
life
50.

Which statement concerning diffusion and active transport is correct?

a)

active transport requires cell energy while diffusion doesn't.

b)

Both diffusion and active transport require cell energy.

c)

Diffusion requires cell energy while active transport doesn't.

d)

Neither diffusion nor active transport requires cell energy.

51.

What is the function of the organelle pictured?

a)

stores waste and nutrients for cellular use

b)

produces hormones and energy for cellular use

c)

processes and modifies proteins for cellular use

d)

breaks down and digests proteins for cellular use

52.

Examine the cell structure shown below. What is the function of this cell structure?

a)

control center

b)

energy conversion

c)

protein manufacturing

d)

transporting materials

53.

The diagram below shows what cell process?

a)

glycolysis

b)

exocytosis

c)

endocytosis

d)

passive transport

54.

The diagram below shows a container divided into two compartments by a semi-permeable membrane with circles representing salt. Two solutions containing different concentrations of dissolved salt were placed on each side of the membrane. Which describes what will happen to the water level during the process of osmosis?

a)

The water level on the right side of the membrane will increase

b)

The water level on both sides of the membrane will stay the same

c)

The water level on both sides of the membrane will decrease

d)

The water level of the left side of the membrane will increase

55.

Normally, in the process of osmosis, the net flow of water molecules into or out of the cell, depends upon differences in the

a)

rate of movement of insoluble molecules inside the cell.

b)

rate of molecular motion on either side of the cell membrane.

c)

concentration of water molecules inside and outside the cell.

d)

concentration of proteins on the plasma membrane.

56.

What regulates the flow of water through a cell membrane?

a)

the absence of a cell wall

b)

the concentration of the solution

c)

the presence of a cell wall

d)

the thickness of the membrane

57.

The diagram represents a portion of the cell membrane. How does the protein channel assist in maintaining homeostasis?

a)

It allows some material in and out of the cell.

b)

It converts energy to ATP.

c)

It synthesizes carbohydrate molecules.

d)

It synthesizes proteins.

58.

Match the following parts of the Cell Theory

a)

Cells are the ______ of life

1.

basic unit

b)

All cells come from...

2.

pre-existing (other) cells

c)

All organisms are made of

3.

cells

59.

A molecule of K+ (potassium) attaches to a carrier protein located on the cell membrane. A molecule of ATP attaches to the interior of the same carrier protein. The protein changes shape and allows the molecule of K+ to enter the cell. What is this process most likely classified as?

a)

facilitated diffusion

b)

exocytosis

c)

endocytosis

d)

active transport

60.

A salt water plant is placed in a freshwater lake. Predict the direction in which water will move across the plant's cell wall and the effect of that movement on the plant.

a)

water would move into the plant's cells, causing the plant to wilt.

b)

water will move out of the plant's cells, causing the plant to wilt.

c)

water would move out of the plant's cells, causing the plant to swell.

d)

water would move into the plant's cells, causing the plant to swell.

61.

A cell with a 10% solute (salt) concentration is placed into a beaker with a solute (salt) concentration of 20%. What will happen to the cell over time?

a)

The cell will gain water and expand.

b)

The cell will bot again and lose equal amounts of water. It will, therefore, remain the same size.

c)

The cell will lose water and shrink.

d)

The cell will undergo no exchange of water with its surroundings.

62.

Blood plasma and sea water are nearly isotonic. What will happen to a red blood cell placed in distilled water.

Distilled water: a type of purified water. Salts, minerals, and other organic materials are removed by collecting the steam from boiling water.

a)

It will swell

b)

It will disintegrate

c)

It will shrink

d)

It will divide

63.

Deverne says that one difference between birds and mammals is that birds lay eggs, while mammals do not. Is this a true statement? Explain.

(a)  

64.

Give an example of a way that a reptile can change its internal body temperature.

(a)  

65.

What is the function of a lateral line on a fish?

(a)  

66.

The Cell Theory:

  1. 1. All living organisms are composed of one or more ​ (a)   . (Unicellular or Multicellular)

  2. 2. All cells arise from ​ (b)   cells. (Not from Spontaneous Generation)

  3. 3. Cells are the structural and functional unit of ​ (c)   . (Nothing living smaller than a Cell)

Choose from the below words
cells
preexisting
life
67.

Compare AND contrast snakes and lizards.

Include (1)ONE way they are alike AND different.

(a)  

68.

Describe the life cycle of amphibians using an example.

(a)  

69.

Match the following processes to their location in the cell.

a)

light independent reaction

(Calvin Cycle)

1.

stroma (chloroplasts)

b)

Krebs Cycle

2.

mitochondrial matrix

c)

light dependent reaction

(ETC)

3.

thylakoid membrane

(chloroplasts)

d)

glycolysis

4.

cytoplasm

e)

Electron Transport Chain

5.

inner membrane of the mitochondria (cristae)

70.

The combination of chemical reactions through

which an organism builds up or breaks down

materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

71.
What are the two categories of metabolism?
a)
Gluten and Sucrose
b)
Catabolic and Anabolic
c)
Metaphor and Simile
d)
Glucose and Lactose
72.

What is metabolism?

a)

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life

b)

the chemical processes that build molecules in the body

c)

the chemical processes that break down molecules in the body

73.

When is glucose synthesized?

a)
Photosystem II
b)
Photosystem I
c)
Calvin Cycle
d)
Glycolysis
74.

The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes is called ...

a)

absorption

b)

metabolism

c)

digestion

d)

consumption

75.

Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.

a)

Lysosomes

b)

Nucleus

c)

ribosomes

d)

Mitochondria

76.

In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

77.

Tap on all of the prokaryotic cells

78.

Sort the following statements based on if the statement is talking about prokaryotes or eukaryotes

79.

Place the following terms in their corresponding categories

80.

Determine where the following organelles can be found (if the organelle can be found in more than one, place in the middle of the two columns).

81.

A table comparing the characteristics of four samples is shown. Click on the sample name that is most likely a prokaryote.

82.

Label the Table

Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?

83.
Question Image

See how much you remember! Match the following characteristics that belong to Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, or BOTH!

a)

- No nucleus

- No membrane-bound organelles

- DNA in the cytoplasm

- Single Celled

1.

Prokaryote

b)

- Nucleus

- Membrane bound organelles

- DNA in the nucleus

- Single & Multi celled

2.

Eukaryote

c)

- Ribosomes

- DNA

- Cell Division

- Plasma Membrane

3.

Prokaryote and Eukaryote

84.

Which cell is generally MUCH larger?

85.

Based on the structure of the cell seen under the microscope, scientist determined the cell was a ​ (a)   cell.

Choose from the below words
eukaryotic
prokaryotic
animal
foriegn
86.

Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells are BOTH surrounded by a ​ (a)   , have ​ (b)   , contain ​ (c)   , and contain ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
cell membrane
ribosomes
genetic material
cytoplasm
87.

This cell pictured is a ​ (a)   because it has ​ (b)   nucleus ​ (c)   membrane bound organelles.

Choose from the below words
prokaryotic cell
no
or
eukaryotic cell
a
and
88.

Label correctly.