Biology Unit 2 Practice Test: Cells

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1. What can a vaccine do when it is injected into the body?

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Vaccines introduce a weakened or inactive virus into an organism. The organism then produces antibodies to that virus, which make the organism immune to future infections.

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Biology Unit 2 Practice Test: Cells - Quiz

This Biology Unit 2 Practice Test focuses on cells, exploring the nature of viruses, similarities between cell types, and the impact of vaccines. It assesses understanding of fundamental cellular concepts and their applications in real-world scenarios, enhancing learners' comprehension of cell biology.

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2. The main function of the cell wall is to

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The cell wall is like the walls, foundation, & roof of a building because it provides support and protection.

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3. Which cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and DNA?

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Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes (all cells) contain cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, & DNA.

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

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The nucleus contains the instructions for making proteins (DNA) but it does not make the proteins. That is what the ribosome does.

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5. After learning about viruses in Biology class, Sam decides to have his cat vaccinated against feline leukemia virus. According to cell theory, are viruses, such as feline leukemia, considered living things? Type question here

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Viruses are not cells and so they are not considered living. They do evolve, reproduce, & contain DNA.

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6. Which of the following structures serves as the cell's boundary from its environment?

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The cell membrane forms a boundary between the cytoplasm and the outer environment.

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7. Which of the following do prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses all have in common?

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Viruses are not cells and so they are not considered living. They do evolve, reproduce, & contain DNA.

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8. What is the correct order of organization of all living things from simplest to most complex?

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organelles (cell structures) are the smallest & make up cells. Organisms are the largest.

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9. Which of the following contains a nucleus?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus. Prokaryotes do NOT have a nucleus.

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10. Which of the following is TRUE of viruses?

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Viruses evolve, reproduce, and have a genetic code (DNA or RNA).
They do NOT meet the other characteristics of life.

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11. What is the basic structure of a virus?

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Viruses do not have "tails." Viruses are not cells. A capsid is the same thing as a protein coat.
Viruses are made of 2 things: nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) on the inside & protein on the outside

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12. Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that do not have

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Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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13. The genetic material that provides instructions for making proteins is

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DNA is the instructions for making proteins.
Ribosomes make proteins.
Cytoplasm and cytosol are the same thing = cell jelly (not directly involved in making proteins)

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14. Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane acts like a gate-keeper, receptionist, or security guard because it regulates (controls) which materials can come in or go out of the cell.

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15. Eukaryotes usually contain

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus with DNA and membrane-bound organelles.

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16. Which organelle contains digestive enzymes used to break down large compounds into small particles that the cell can use?

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Lysosome contains digestive enzymes that break down large molecules, invading bacteria, and damaged organelles. It acts like a janitor.

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17. Which of the following is NOT true about endoplasmic reticulum?

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Smooth ER makes lipids & does not contain ribosomes. It is not involved in protein production/modification.

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18. Which of the following organelles makes food molecules for the cell through the process of photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts make food (glucose) for plant cells.

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19. All the following are found in both plant and animal cells, except ___.

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Animal cells do not have a cell wall but plant cells do.

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20. The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins is the

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The Golgi apparatus is responsible for sorting & packaging proteins to be exported from the cell.

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21. Plant cells have a large membrane-bound compartment in which water, waste products, and nutrients can be stored. This compartment is called the

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Vacuoles are storage areas in plant cells. They store mostly water. Plants will have 1 large central vacuole. Animal cells will either have several small vacuoles or none.

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22. Which of the following structures allows for the movement of organelles within the cell as well as movement of the cell itself?

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The cytoskeleton is responsible for movement and maintaining cell shape.

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23. A cell that requires a lot of energy might contain large numbers of

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Mitochondria produce energy SO cells that need a lot of energy will need more mitochondria.

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24. Viruses cause disease by

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Viruses force cells to reproduce the virus. Viruses can not make anything themselves. They must have a host.

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25. The organelle that modifies proteins before they are sent to the Golgi apparatus is the

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After the protein is made by the ribosome, the Rough ER modifies the proteins and then sends them to the Golgi to be packaged and exported.

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26. All cells contain which of the following?

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All cells (prokaryotes & eukaryotes) will have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, & DNA/RNA.

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27. What do prokaryotes and eukaryotes have in common?

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All cells contain the following: cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA & RNA
Prokaryotes do NOT have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles like chloroplasts & mitochondria.

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28. Which of the following are never found in animal cells?

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Chloroplasts are only found in plant cells, NEVER in animal cells.

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29. An organelle found in a liver cell would best be identified as a smooth endoplasmic reticulum if its primary function was which of the following? (HINT: What is the function of the smooth ER?)

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Smooth ER is responsible for detox and making lipids to repair the cell membrane (like the school nurse)

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30. Which organelle converts the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use for energy?

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Mitochondria make energy for the cell.

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31. Naomi adds a chemical called cyclohexamide to cells grown in a test tube. Within minutes, she identifies short incomplete segments of proteins in the cells. On which organelle does cyclohexamide act?

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If the chemical disrupts the proteins from being made, it must act on the organelle that makes proteins. Ribosomes make proteins.

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32. Which of the following is the function of the nucleolus?

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The nucleolus makes ribosomes. The nucleus control's the cell. The cell membrane contains cytosol. The ribosomes make proteins.

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33. Which of the following are rarely found in plant cells?

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Lysosomes are found in animal cells but are usually NOT found in plant cells. Both plant and animal cells contain a cell membrane and mitochodria. Plants usually have 1 large vacuole.

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34. The presence of which structure indicates that cells are NOT bacteria?

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Bacteria (prokaryotes) will have a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, & DNA/RNA.
Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles like chloroplasts.

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What can a vaccine do when it is injected into the body?
The main function of the cell wall is to
Which cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and DNA?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus?
After learning about viruses in Biology class, Sam decides to have his...
Which of the following structures serves as the cell's boundary from...
Which of the following do prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses all...
What is the correct order of organization of all living things from...
Which of the following contains a nucleus?
Which of the following is TRUE of viruses?
What is the basic structure of a virus?
Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that do not have
The genetic material that provides instructions for making proteins is
Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?
Eukaryotes usually contain
Which organelle contains digestive enzymes used to break down large...
Which of the following is NOT true about endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following organelles makes food molecules for the cell...
All the following are found in both plant and animal cells, except...
The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins is the
Plant cells have a large membrane-bound compartment in which water,...
Which of the following structures allows for the movement of...
A cell that requires a lot of energy might contain large numbers of
Viruses cause disease by
The organelle that modifies proteins before they are sent to the Golgi...
All cells contain which of the following?
What do prokaryotes and eukaryotes have in common?
Which of the following are never found in animal cells?
An organelle found in a liver cell would best be identified as a...
Which organelle converts the chemical energy stored in food into...
Naomi adds a chemical called cyclohexamide to cells grown in a...
Which of the following is the function of the nucleolus?
Which of the following are rarely found in plant cells?
The presence of which structure indicates that cells are NOT bacteria?
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