Cells - The Basics

The nucleus acts as the control center for the Eukaryotic Cell.

• True

• False

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What is the source of energy that powers photosynthesis?

• Water in the soil

• Chemicals in leaves

• Light from the sun

• Food from sugars 

Cells are the simplest form of life.

• True

• False

If a young girl's cells were not making enough mitochondria, what symptoms might she have? 

• Fever

• Lack of energy

• Coughing 

• A headache

The following types of cells belong in which category? Plant Animal Fungi Protists

• Prokaryotic Cells

• Eukaryotic Cells

• Bacteria Cells

• White blood cells

Where does photosynthesis take place within the plant cell organelles?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplasts

• ER

• Ribosomes

All cells are multicellular. 

• True

• False

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus

• True

• False

Which function does the nucleus of a cell perform? 

• It releases energy for the cell.

• It provides structure for the cell.

• It controls the activities of the cell.

• It protects the cell 

The process of mitosis is used in which of the following?

• Repairing a cut on your skin

• Growth of cells 

• Replacing cells that are worn out 

• All of the above

Which best explains why muscle is considered a tissue?

• It connects to the bones

• It can move voluntarily or involuntarily 

• It interacts with several organ systems

• It is a group of cells working together

In the process of meiosis....

• Chromosomes are reduced from 46 to 23

• Make gametes- sperm and egg cells 

• A form of sexual reproduction

• The process of cell division occurs twice (PMAT cycle)

• All of the above

Where do plant cells store water within the cell organelles structures? 

• In vacuoles

• In the leaves of the plant

• In ribosomes

• In the nucleus

Which statement describes the organization of living organisms?

• All organisms are composed of many cells, which are the basic units of structure but do not perform life functions.

• All organisms are composed of one or more cells, which are the basic units of structure and perform essential life functions.

• All organisms are composed of many cells that have basic units with unique structures and functions.

• All organisms are composed of one or more cells with the same shape and purpose but are not the basic units of structure.

What invention made the discovery of cells possible during the Scientific Revolution? 

• Camera

• Magnifying glass

• Cell theory analysis

• Microscope

What type of cell is a plant cell? 

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Both prokaryote and eukaryote

• Bacteria cells 

What part of the cell organelles produces "energy" for a animal cell? (Peanut/kidney shape)

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• ER

• Ribosomes

Which organelle is not correctly paired with its function? 

• Cell wall- allows things to enter and exit the cell

• Ribosomes- makes proteins

• DNA- the powerhouse of the cell 

• ER- processing center, transport center of the cell 

Which of the following organelle(s) are only found in plant cells?

• Cell Wall

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria 

• Both A and B

• Both B and C 

What type of cell is found below?

• Prokaryotic- bacteria cell 

• Eukaryotic cell- protists

• Eukaryotic cell-fungi

• None of the above

The offspring of many species of amoeba are genetically identical to their parent, while the offspring of most mammal species are genetically different from their parents. Which most likely explains the genetic differences in the offspring of amoebas and mammals?

• Amoebas reproduce asexually, but mammals reproduce sexually.

• Amoebas reproduce sexually, but mammals reproduce asexually.

• Amoebas reproduce more slowly than mammals.

• Amoebas reproduce faster than mammals.

Who discovered the first cells? 

• Robert Hooke

• Charles Dickens

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

All of the following are cell characteristics, identify which type of cell it would be? - Cell Membrane -Cytoplasm -Ribosomes -DNA

• Prokaryotic Cells

• Eukaryotic Cells

• Both Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes 

• None of the above

How do a volvox and an amoeba get their food? 

• A volvox uses eyespots, and an amoeba uses cilia to find food.

• A volvox uses photosynthesis, and an amoeba surrounds its food.

• A volvox surrounds its food, and an amoeba uses cilia to find food.

• A volvox uses pseudopods to find food, and an amoeba uses photosynthesis.

How is a gamete different from other types of cells in a person’s body?

• No difference in chromosomes 

• It has half the number of chromosomes.

• It has four times the number of chromosomes

• It has twice the number of chromosomes

Complete the analogy below:  Photosynthesis: Chloroplasts Cellular Respiration: ___________________

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplasts

• ER

• Nucleus 

In which way are a euglena and a volvox different?

• A euglena is an individual cell, while a volvox is a colony of cells.

• A euglena uses cilia to move, while a volvox uses flagella to move.

• A euglena can make its own food, while a volvox must capture its food.

• A euglena only reproduces sexually, while a volvox only reproduces asexually.

A track runner breathing and heart rate increases while running a race. What would be a possible explanation, based on what you have learned about the certain functions of cell organelles?

• The mitochondria need more oxygen

• The heart is working harder not better during a run

• The nucleus can't keep up with the demands of heart/breathing rates during a run

• The ribosomes are not producing proteins

Complete the following analogy Pizza Hut Delivery Guy: City ______________________: Cell organelles

• Nucleus

• ER

• Cell Membrane

• Ribosomes 

In the mid 1800's chromosomes were discovered in cells. It was several years later, that it was chromosomes that passed genetic traits like eye color and hair color from parent to child. What shape are the chromosomes in your cells? 

• Round 

• No specific shape 

• Spiral shape

• X- shaped

• Oblong shape

Which is the highest level of organization?

• Cells

• Tissues 

• Organ

• Organ systems

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