Download Quiz - The Cell

Biology 11: The Cell, Cell Theory &
Characteristics of Living Things
TEST REVIEW
Name:_____________________________
Section I: Parts of the cell
a) Please label the following diagram in the spaces provided.
b) Label the cells above as plant or animal and give 2 reasons to justify your choice.
c) Are the cells above prokaryotic or eukaryotic? How do you know?
Section II: Cell organelle functions
Please match the letter of the correct function with the appropriate cell part in the spaces
1. _____ golgi body
2. _____ nucleus
3. _____ ribosome
a) site of cellular respiration: makes usable energy
b) “control center” of cell, contains DNA
c) modifies, stores and transports proteins
d) site of photosynthesis
e) synthesizes (builds) proteins
f) breaks down cell waste with enzymes
4. _____ mitochondria
5. _____ chloroplast
6. _____ lysosome
Section III: Short Answer
1. Why was the microscope such an important tool for the development of the cell theory?
2.
An elementary student thinks that a lawn mower is alive. Convince her that it is NOT. Be sure to discuss the
characteristics of life in your answer.
3. What are stem cells and what are some examples of how they can be used to treat diseases/ disorders?
Section IV: True or False Indicate if statement is true or false. FIX any that are false
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1. The DNA cannot leave the nucleus of the cell and thus sends messages to the cytoplasm.
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2. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum packages proteins.
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3. In plant cells, cellular respiration occurs in chloroplasts.
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4. Eukaryotic cells contain a true nucleus.
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5. Ribosomes are located on the Golgi body.
Section V – Multiple Choice: Place letter of most correct answer in spaces provided.
_____1. The early study of cells by Biologists Schleiden and Schwann contributed to the formation of cell
theory. What is the most probable reason that these early scientists never viewed cell organelles such as
ribosomes?
a. ribosomes cannot be viewed unless the cell is stained with iodine
b. ribosomes are much too small to be seen with early microscopes
c. primitive cells did not need to synthesize proteins
d. all cells do not have ribosomes
____2. Biology is:
a. The study of cells
b. The study of life
c. The study of animals
d. The study of microscopes
____3. Which statement is not true of the cell theory?
a. cells come from preexisting cells.
b. cells are dependent on other cells for life.
c. cells are the structural and functional units of life.
d. all living things are made of one or more cells.
____4. Prokaryotic cells contain all of the following except:
a. mitochondria
c. genetic material (DNA)
b. cytoplasm
d. cell membrane
____5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of living things?
a. reproduction
c. require energy
b. growth
d. unlimited lifespan
____6. Which metabolic process would not occur in all cells?
a. respiration
c. synthesis
b. excretion
d. photosynthesis
____7. Each organelle is accompanied by a function. Which combination is correct?
a. mitochondrion – production of ATP
c. lysosome – photosynthesis
b. vacuole – control center
d. nucleolus – synthesis of lipids
____8. Which of the following would have a cell wall visible?
a. nerve cells
c. muscle cells
b. tomato cells
d. sperm cells
____9. Proteins are synthesized in the cell at sites called the
a. mitochondria
b. ribosomes
c. chloroplasts
____10. Which organelle of the cell is most directly involved in cell digestion:
a. endoplasmic reticulum
b. cell membrane
c. nucleus
d. lysosome
d. golgi bodies