Cells

Question 1

The smallest unit capable of performing life functions is the…

Answer 1

cell

Question 2

The two distinct types of cell are?

Answer 2

Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells

Question 3

Cells with membrane bound organelles and nucleus are considered?

Answer 3

Eukaryotic cells

Question 4

Cells that are smaller and lack both nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are considered?

Answer 4

Prokaryotic cells

Question 5

This regulates what enters and leaves the cell, provides protection and support

Answer 5

Cell membrane

Question 6

This provides support and protection for the plant cell

Answer 6

Cell wall

Question 7

This coordinates the cell’s activities such as growth, metabolic reactions, protein synthesis, and reproduction (cell division)

Answer 7

Nucleus

Question 8

This regulates material entering and leaving the nucleus

Answer 8

Nuclear membrane

Question 9

This strengthens DNA during mitosis and protects DNA from damage

Answer 9

Chromatin

Question 10

This stores the cell’s DNA

Answer 10

Nucleus

Question 11

These are composed of compact complexes of DNA and protein

Answer 11

Chromatin

Question 12

Condensed _________ fibers are called chromosomes

Answer 12

Chromatin

Question 13

This contains RNA to build proteins

Answer 13

Cytoplasm

Question 14

This is the site for most of the chemical activities of the cell

Answer 14

Cytoplasm

Question 15

This moves materials around the cell

Answer 15

Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 16

This has no ribosomes attached; aids in the lipid and carbohydrate metabolism and in detoxification

Answer 16

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 17

This has attached ribosomes; aids in protein synthesis…

Answer 17

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 18

This controls level of water and other materials in cell

Answer 18

Mitochondria

Question 19

This is the site for burning and recycling carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Answer 19

Mitochondria

Question 20

This is the “protein packaging plant”

Answer 20

Golgi bodies

Question 21

This transports undigested material to the cell membrane for removal

Answer 21

Lysosome

Question 22

This is the digestive site for proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Answer 22

Lysosome

Question 23

Stores materials like water, salts, proteins and carbohydrates

Answer 23

Vacuole

Question 24

Helps plants maintain shape

Answer 24

Vacuole

Question 25

Membrane-bound sacs for storage, digestion and waste removal

Answer 25

Vacuole

Question 26

Captures energy from sunlight and combines carbon dioxide and water to form glucose in a process called photosynthesis

Answer 26

Chloroplast

Question 27

Contains the green pigment chlorophyll

Answer 27

Chloroplast

Question 28

Plays a part in the separation of chromosomes during cell division

Answer 28

Centriole

Question 29

Network of fibers (microtubules and microfilaments) that hold the cell together

Answer 29

Cytoskeleton

Question 30

Microtubules are part of centrioles, cilia, and flagella

Answer 30

Cytoskeleton

Question 31

Microfilaments are involved in cell mobility and muscle contraction

Answer 31

Cytoskeleton

Question 32

Y/N Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus

Answer 32

N

Question 33

Y/N Prokaryotic cells have a cell wall

Answer 33

Y

Question 34

Y/N Prokaryotic cells have a chloroplast

Answer 34

N

Question 35

Y/N Prokaryotic cells have large vacuoles

Answer 35

N

Question 36

Y/N Prokaryotic cells have centrioles

Answer 36

N

Question 37

Y/N Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes

Answer 37

Y

Question 38

Y/N Plants cells have a nucleus

Answer 38

Y

Question 39

Y/N Plants cells have a cell wall

Answer 39

Y

Question 40

Y/N Plants cells have a chloroplast

Answer 40

Y

Question 41

Y/N Plants cells have large vacuoles

Answer 41

Y

Question 42

Y/N Plants cells have centrioles

Answer 42

N

Question 43

Y/N Plants cells have ribosomes

Answer 43

Y

Question 44

Y/N Animal cells have a nucleus

Answer 44

Y

Question 45

Y/N Animal cells have a cell wall

Answer 45

N

Question 46

Y/N Animal cells have a chloroplast

Answer 46

N

Question 47

Y/N Animal cells have large vacuoles

Answer 47

N

Question 48

Y/N Animal cells have centrioles

Answer 48

Y

Question 49

Y/N Animal cells have ribosomes

Answer 49

Y