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Cell Unit Practice

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

The structure indicated by the letter C in Model 1 (animal cell) is called ________.

a)

nucleus

b)

nucleolus

c)

chromatin

d)

nuclear envelop

2.

The structure indicated by the letter G in Model 1 (animal cell) is called ________.

a)

mitochondria

b)

rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

lysosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

3.

The structure indicated by the letter I in Model 1 (animal cell) is called ________.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

4.

The structure indicated by the letter J in Model 1 (animal cell) is called ________.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cell (plasma) membrane

c)

ribosome

d)

Golgi apparatus

5.

The structure indicated by the letter K in Model 1 (animal cell) is called ________.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

centriole

d)

mitochondria

6.

In a eukaryotic cell, the region between the plasma membrane and the nucleus, which is a jelly-like substance that holds everything together, is called __________.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplast

d)

ribosome

7.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus?

a)

stores DNA

b)

controls the activities of the cell

c)

contains the information needed to make proteins

d)

processes, sorts, and ships proteins where needed

8.

Which of the following is a function of the cell (plasma) membrane?

a)

makes proteins

b)

stores water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates

c)

holds all organelles in place

d)

controls which materials enter and leave the cell

9.

Which of the following organelles makes proteins using instructions that come from the nucleus?

a)

ribosome

b)

lysosome

c)

centrioles

d)

mitochondrion

10.

An organelle in a cell that converts glucose (sugar) into ENERGY (ATP) is _____________________.

a)

ribosome

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

nucleus

d)

mitochondrion

11.

Eukaryotic cells contain specialized membrane-bound structures that perform important cell functions. These structures are called ______________.

a)

DNA

b)

organelles

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

ATP (energy)

12.
Diffusion is the net movement of molecules from
a)
an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
b)
an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
c)
an area of equilibrium to an area of high concentration.
13.

The cell (plasma) membrane contains protein channels that help move materials from one side to the other. Which of the following cell transport processes use these protein channels?

a)

simple diffusion

b)

osmosis

c)

active transport and facilitated diffusion

14.

Which of the following cell transports requires an input of energy from the cell?

a)

diffusion

b)

osmosis

c)

facilitated diffusion

d)

active transport

15.

Molecular pumps (Na+ and K+ ions) move ions through the membrane against (up) a concentration gradient during ______________.

a)

Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Active transport

16.

Large molecules such as glucose (sugar) move across the cell (plasma) membrane through special protein channels during ________________.

a)

active transport

b)

facilitated transport

c)

osmosis

17.

Which type of cell transport is best for moving molecules such as oxygen and carbon dioxide quickly into or out of the cell?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Active Transport

c)

Osmosis

18.

The cell nucleus works like:

a)

the human brain.

b)

the homecoming dance.

c)

the protein factories.

d)

the security guard.

19.

The cell membrane works like

a)

the welcoming committee.

b)

the protein factories.

c)

the security guard.

d)

the UPS truck.

20.

The receptor proteins, which are embedded in the membrane, work like

a)

the principal at West High.

b)

the welcoming committee.

c)

the protein factories.

d)

the security guard.

21.

How are your cells (eukaryotes) different from bacteria (prokaryotes)?

a)

Eukaryotes are unicellular; prokaryotes are multicellular.

b)

Eukaryotes have a nucleus; prokaryotes do NOT.

c)

Prokaryotes have various specialized organelles; eukaryotes do NOT.

d)

Prokaryotes have an endoplasmic reticulum; eukaryotes do NOT.

22.

Plant and animal cells differ mostly in that:

a)

only plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts.

b)

only plant cells have ribosomes attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.

c)

only animal cells have mitochondria.

d)

only animal cells have a nucleus.

23.

Unicellular and multicellular organisms are made up of pre-existing cells. Which of the following is NOT made of cells?

a)

plants

b)

bacteria

c)

you

d)

sand

24.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of cell theory?

a)

Cells are the basic unit of life.

b)

All cells have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.

c)

All cells come from pre-existing (other) cells.

d)

All living organisms are made of cells.

25.

There are four main structures that all cells (prokaryotes and eukaryotes) have in common. Which of the following structures is NOT found in all cells?

a)

cell membrane

b)

cytoplasm

c)

Genetic material - DNA

d)

Golgi body/apparatus

26.

The main function of the cell wall is to:

a)

protect the plant cell and maintain its shape.

b)

store DNA.

c)

direct the activities of the cell.

d)

help the cell move.

27.

Which of the following organelles convert light energy (from the sun) into chemical energy (glucose/sugar) stored in food?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

d)

chloroplast

28.

An organelle that acts as the "janitor" of the cell, containing digestive enzymes to break down food molecules, waste products, and old cells.

a)

ribosome

b)

lysosome

c)

vacuole

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

29.

Which of the following cell transport processes describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

a)

osmosis

b)

active transport

c)

passive transport

d)

facilitated diffusion

30.

In a laboratory, a student placed red blood cells in a hypertonic solution, which has a higher concentration of solute and less solvent. Based on the principle of OSMOSIS, what will happen to the red blood cells if left for 24 hours?

a)

The water will move out of the cells and the cells will shrivel.

b)

The water will move out of the cells and the cells will stay the same size.

c)

The water will move into the cells and the cells will swell and burst.

31.
Which of these is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?
a)
All cells are independent.
b)
Cells are the basic unit of living things. 
c)
All living things are one or more cells.
d)
Cells come from cells.
32.

Which two structures does the eukaryotic cell have that the prokaryotic cell does not?

a)

Ribosomes and chloroplasts

b)

mitochondria and a nucleus

c)

Chromosomes and cytoplasm

d)

flagella and a cell membrane

33.
The following diagram shows two types of cells, prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Which statement correctly identifies the eukaryotic cell and then explains how to identify the eukaryotic cell?
a)
cell B, because there is DNA in its cytoplasm
b)
cell A, because there is cytoplasm filling the cell
c)
cell A, because there is a cell membrane around the cell
d)
cell A, because the DNA is in a membrane bounded nucleus in the middle of the cell
34.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Plant
d)
Animal
35.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)

Prokaryotic, because it has a nucleus

b)

Eukaryotic, because it has a nucleus

c)

Prokaryotic, because it does not have a nucleus

d)

Eukaryotic, because it does not have a nucleus