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Gizmos Cell Types

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mia is studying biology and she learns about the smallest structural and functional unit of living organisms. What is the basic unit of life?

a)

Atom

b)

Cell

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

2.

Sophia is observing different organisms in her biology class. She wants to identify a characteristic that is common to all living things. Which of the following should she choose?

a)

They breathe oxygen.

b)

They grow and reproduce.

c)

They can move.

d)

They all have a brain.

3.

Grace is curious about the tiny structures that make up living organisms. What tool should she use to see cells?

a)

Telescope

b)

Binoculars

c)

Microscope

d)

Magnifying glass

4.

Aiden is exploring the forest and comes across various things. Which of the following things he finds is made of cells?

a)

Rock

b)

Water

c)

Air

d)

Mushroom

5.

Grace is studying biology and she wants to know what all cells need to survive?

a)

DNA

b)

Energy

c)

Cells

d)

All of these

6.

Ethan is looking through a microscope in his science class. He observes a tiny organism that consists of only one cell. Which of the following is he most likely observing?

a)

Dog

b)

Bacteria

c)

Tree

d)

Human

7.

(a)   is an example of a multicellular organism.

Choose from the below words
Amoeba
Bacteria
Human
Protist
8.

Aiden is building a model of a plant cell for his biology class. He wants to know which part of the plant cell gives it structure and protection, specifically for plants. Can you help him identify it?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Chloroplast

9.

Ethan is studying different types of cells in his biology class. He learns that one type of cell does NOT have a nucleus. Which type of cell is it?

a)

Animal Cell

b)

Plant Cell

c)

Bacteria

d)

Fungi

10.

In a biology class, Maya and Arjun are discussing cell structures. Maya says that one type of cell has a nucleus while the other does not. What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not.

b)

Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, eukaryotic cells do not.

c)

Only eukaryotic cells are alive.

d)

Prokaryotic cells are always multicellular.

11.

Match the following cell organelles with their functions in the cell.

a)

Mitochondria

1.

Produces energy for the cell

b)

Nucleus

2.

Oversees cell activities and contains genetic material

c)

Cell membrane

3.

Regulates what enters and exits the cell

d)

Vacuole

4.

Stores nutrients and waste products

12.

Noah is learning about cell biology in his science class. His teacher explains that a certain part of the cell is responsible for producing energy. What is the function of the mitochondria?

a)

Store food

b)

Control the cell

c)

Produce energy

d)

Protect the cell

13.

During a biology class, Aria is learning about plant cells. Her teacher asks, "Which organelle is responsible for making food in plant cells?"

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosomes

14.

Imagine a security guard at the entrance of a building. What is the function of the cell membrane in a similar way?

a)

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

b)

Stores food and water

c)

Helps the cell make energy

d)

Makes proteins

15.

Ethan is working on a science project and needs to describe the function of the cytoplasm in a cell. He learns that the cytoplasm is (a)  

Choose from the below words
A jelly-like substance that holds o
A structure that gives plants their
A storage unit for food
The brain of the cell
16.

Aria is curious about why her garden plants have green leaves. Why do plant cells need chloroplasts, but animal cells do not?

a)

a) Animals do not need food.

b)

b) Animals get energy from eating food, while plants make their own.

c)

c) Animals do photosynthesis at night.

d)

d) Plants do not need energy.

17.

Luna is exploring a forest and finds a new organism. She observes it under a microscope and notices it has a nucleus, a cell wall, and chloroplasts. What type of organism is it most likely?

a)

Animal

b)

Plant

c)

Bacteria

d)

Virus

18.

Why do red blood cells not have a nucleus?

a)

They do not need to divide

b)

They need more space to carry oxygen

c)

They don’t need energy

d)

They don’t need DNA

19.

Abigail and Noah are looking at different types of cells under a microscope. Abigail points out that one type of cell has a nucleus, while the other does not. What is the main difference between these two types of cells?

a)

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells don't

b)

Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells

c)

Eukaryotic cells can't divide

d)

Prokaryotic cells have more organelles

20.

Grace is learning about cells in her biology class. Her teacher explains that certain structures within a cell, called​ (a)   , help the cell perform specific functions.

Choose from the below words
Large cells
The building blocks of life
Unicellular organisms
Organelles
21.

Luna is studying cell biology and she wants to know which of the following is NOT an organelle?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Bacteria

d)

Chloroplast

22.

Rohan is studying microorganisms in his biology class. He learns that E. coli is an example of (a)  

Choose from the below words
Bacteria
Plant
Animal
Organelle
23.

Maya is observing different types of cells under a microscope. She notices that some cells are much smaller than both plant and animal cells. What type of cells is she likely observing?

a)

Bacteria are much smaller than both plant and animal cells.

b)

Bacteria are much larger than both plant and animal cells.

c)

They are smaller than plant cells but larger than animal cells.

d)

They are larger than plant cells but smaller than animal cells.

24.

What does it mean that bacteria are prokaryotic?

a)

They are rare

b)

They have a nucleus

c)

They do not have a nucleus protecting their DNA

d)

They are found in plants

25.

In a school, the principal's office is like the nucleus of the school. What does the principal's office do?

a)

It expands and contracts

b)

It contains DNA and controls the cell

c)

It is a gel-like substance

d)

It transports electrical signals

26.

Kai is studying the human body and wants to know which cells have dendrites and axons. Can you help him identify them?

a)

Human neurons (nerve cells)

b)

Human skin cells

c)

Human muscle cells

d)

Human blood cells

27.

When Ethan lifts weights at the gym, what allows his muscles to expand and contract?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Striations

d)

Cell Membrane

28.

Evelyn is studying human biology and learns about different cell types. She wonders, which organelle do red blood cells not contain?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell membrane

29.

Imagine James is learning about the nervous system. He discovers the job of the axon and dendrites. What would happen if there were a problem with these structures?

a)

a) Electrical signals would not travel around the body very well.

b)

b) The body would not be able to transport oxygen.

c)

c) The body would not be able to use energy.

d)

d) The body would not be able to maintain water.

30.

Lily is conducting an experiment in her biology class. She observes a cell under the microscope and notices a certain part of the cell. What is the physical description of the cytoplasm she observes?

a)

Gel-like substance

b)

Rough exterior

c)

Long branches

d)

Flexible fibers

31.

Emma is studying cell biology and wonders what would happen if there was a problem with the cell membrane. What could go wrong?

a)

The cell would not be able to protect itself from foreign invaders.

b)

The cell would not be able to move around.

c)

The cell would not be able to complete photosynthesis.

d)

The cell would not be able to transport oxygen.

32.

William and Maya are observing cells under a microscope in their biology class. William asks Maya, "How can we tell that a eukaryotic cell is more evolved/advanced than a prokaryotic cell?"

a)

Eukaryotic cells lack a nucleus, they do not have a way to directly control the cell's activity.

b)

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus

c)

Prokaryotic cells are bigger, stronger, and faster.

d)

Eukaryotic cells are bigger, stronger, and faster.

33.

Avery noticed that she was getting sick more often than usual. After visiting the doctor, she was told there was a problem with her white blood cells. What would be a symptom of this issue?

a)

You would become sick more often because you would not be able to fight off infections like bacteria and viruses.

b)

You would not be able to send electrical signals around your body.

c)

You would not be able to extend and contract your muscles.

d)

You would be low on energy.

34.

Ethan and Aria are discussing their biology homework. Ethan says, "Which statement is true about cells?"

a)

There are similarities and differences of organelles between cell types.

b)

All cells are the same; it does not matter where they come from.

c)

There are no similarities between cell types; they are completely different with nothing in common.

d)

There are no common organelles between plants and animals.

35.

Benjamin is running a marathon and needs his body to function efficiently. What is the main job of red blood cells in helping him during the race?

a)

To carry oxygen around the body.

b)

To control the cells.

c)

To make energy.

d)

To fight infections.

36.

What is ATP?

a)

A molecule that provides energy for cell processes.

b)

A type of blood cell.

c)

A kind of bacteria.

d)

A part of the cell membrane.

37.

Evelyn and Mason are observing cells under a microscope. Evelyn notices something unique about the plant cells. What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

a)

Plant cells have cell walls, animal cells don't.

b)

Animal cells have nuclei, plant cells don't.

c)

Animal cells are always larger.

d)

Plant cells can't divide.

38.

Michael is growing a plant in his room. Which of these is NOT needed for the plant to perform photosynthesis?

a)

Soil

b)

Light

c)

Water

d)

Carbon Dioxide

39.

Sophia observed that all living things can move in their environment. Is this statement true?

a)

True

b)

False

40.

All cells have cell membranes that allow substances (a)   and out of the cell.

Choose from the below words
in
out
41.

Liam is curious about the vegetables he eats, like potatoes, carrots, and beets. He wonders if the parts of these root vegetables that we consume all have chloroplasts.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Scarlett is learning about how cells in the human body get their energy. She discovers that mitochondria are organelles that...

a)

Make energy

b)

Make sugar

c)

Make proteins

d)

Make DNA

43.

Vacuoles are used for

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Energy

c)

Storage of food and water

d)

Making DNA

44.

Priya and Arjun are discussing the differences between plant and animal cells in their biology class. Priya asks, "What structures are missing from animal cells that can be found in plant cells?"

a)

Cell wall and chloroplast

b)

Cell wall and cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm and cell wall

d)

Nucleus and chloroplast

45.

In a school project, students Luna, Aiden, and Kai are assigned different roles to complete a task. They must collaborate effectively to succeed. Do organelles in a cell work in a similar way?

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The parts of a cell that help it function are called _______.

a)

DNA

b)

organelle

c)

atom

d)

nucleus

47.

List 3 different organelles found inside of a cell:

a)

nucleus, mitochondria, lysosome

b)

stomach, nucleus, atom

c)

atom, tissue, cell

d)

nucleus, heart, lungs

48.

The parts of a cell that help it function are called _______.

a)

DNA

b)

organelle

c)

atom

d)

nucleus

49.

The ______of a plant cell are where photosynthesis takes place. Animals do not have these.

a)

cell membrane

b)

nucleus

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chloroplast

50.

What is the purpose of the cell wall?

a)

This organelle gives the plant structure.

b)

give plants support and structure

c)

Found outside the cell membrane.

d)

All of these are correct

51.

The gooey, jelly-like part of a cell is called the:

a)

chlorophyll

b)

chloroplast

c)

cytoplasm

d)

cell wall

52.

DNA is found in this part of a cell:

a)

nucleus

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

vacuole

53.

What PART of the plant did you look at under the microscope in the Gizmo, that absorbed water and nutrients for the plant?

a)

the leaves

b)

the stem

c)

the petals

d)

the root

54.

WHY did we not see any chloroplasts in the onion cells that we observed?

a)

Because onion plants don't go through photosynthesis

b)

Because the root of the onion is not exposed to sunlight and can't go through photosynthesis

c)

Because the chloroplasts are too small to be seen with our microscopes

d)

We DID see chloroplasts in the onion cells we observed

55.

Which of the following is NOT part of the cell theory:

a)

The cell is the smallest living unit in all organisms.

b)

All cells have a nucleus.

c)

All living things are made of cells.

d)

All cells come from other pre-existing cells.

56.

The difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells is that eukaryotic cells do not have a nucleus nor membrane-bound organelles.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Which part of the cell surrounds the cell and is selectively permeable, meaning it only allows certain molecules in and out.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Vacuole

d)

Plasma Membrane

58.

What is the jelly-like material inside cells that surrounds all the internal cell structures.

a)

Plasma membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

Vacuole

59.

What do we call the collection of fibers within the cell that provide support for the cell and its organelles.

a)

cytoskeleton

b)

cytoplasm

c)

plasma membrane

d)

vacuole

60.

Which organelle in the cell is not a membrane-bound organelle and makes proteins?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Nucleus

d)

Ribosomes

61.

Which membrane-bound organelle contains the genetic material of the cell (such as DNA) ?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

d)

Mitochondria

62.

Match the following

a)

Cells

1.

All living things are made of one or more

b)

DNA

2.

All living things have genetic material.

c)

Reproduce

3.

All living things have offspring

d)

Grow

4.

All living thing increase in size, develop and die

63.

A common characteristic of all organisms in Kingdoms Animal, Plant, and Fungi is (a)   and ​​ ​ ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
They are multicellular.
They are unicellular.
They are prokaryotic.
They are protist.
eukaryotic
64.

Cells found the Kingdom Animalia are

​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Multicellular
Both
Unicellular
Single-Celled
65.

UNIT 1. I can be either an autotroph or ​ (a)   . I am a single-celled organism or ​ (b)   , and I am often found in ​ (c)   . Based on all these characteristics, I am identified as part of the kingdom ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
heterotroph
unicellular
water
protist
66.

Label the following Cells with the correct Cell Type.

67.
ALL organisms can be divided into two groups.
a)
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
b)
Plants and Animals
c)
Us and Them
d)
Hot blooded or Cold Blooded
68.
Bacteria are
a)
Prokaryotic Cells
b)
Eukaryotic Cells
c)
Animal Cells
d)
Plant Cells
69.
Where does photosynthesis happen?
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
ribosomes
d)
on a lake during sunset
70.
Which type of cell contains chloroplasts?
a)
Animal cell
b)
Bacteria cell
c)
The shy ones
d)
Plant cell
71.

These cells HAVE a nucleus

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Both

72.

These cells have no nucleus

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Both