Quiz about Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

Question 1

The lipid barrier that encloses the cytoplasm and controls what enters and exits the cell

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Cell Membrane

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Cell Wall

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Cytoplasm

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Ribosomes

Question 2

A tough, protective barrier that surrounds the outer membrane of Plant Cells

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Ribosomes

Question 3

A membrane-bound organelle in plants that is the site of photosynthesis

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Chloroplast

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

Question 4

The jellylike material inside the outer membrane of a cell that holds the nucleus, organelles, and other components of the cell. It is the playground of the cell!

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Cytoplasm

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Chloroplast

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Chromosomes

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Peroxisomes

Question 5

The organelle that functions in energy production; the power factory of the cell. Think ATP!

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Mitochondria

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Ribosomes

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Chloroplast

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Nucleus

Question 6

A membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the DNA; the control center of the cell

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Nucleus

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Nucleolus

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

Question 7

A structure inside a cell that performs a specialized function

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Organelle

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Wonderlust

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Mangos

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Cherrosome

Question 8

The organelle that stores water and food in both plant and animal cells

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Vacuole

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Cytoplasm

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Endoplasmic reticulum ...ER

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Nucleolus

Question 9

Contains the genetic information (DNA); our instruction manual; located inside the nucleus

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Chromosomes

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Ribosomes

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Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

Question 10

Which of the following lists includes cellular structures found in both plant and animal cells?

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Vacuoles, cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria

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Chloroplasts, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm

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Cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, cell wall

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Chloroplasts, vacuoles, cell wall, cytoplasm

Question 11

In an organism, the brain directs the body how to respond to stimuli from the environment. In a cell, this function is performed by the -

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nucleus

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cell membrane

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chloroplasts

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mitochondria

Question 12

Two unlabeled slides are viewed under a microscope. Slide A has cells with a visible nucleus, mitochondria, a cell membrane, cell wall, and chloroplasts. Slide B has cells with a visible nucleus, mitochondria, and a cell membrane. How should these slides be labeled?

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Slide A, plant cells. Slide B, animal cells

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Slide A, animal cells. Slide B, animal cells

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Slide A, animal cells; Slide B, plant cells

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Slide A, plant cells; Slide B, plant cells

Question 13

Which of the following structures help differentiate between a plant cell and an animal cell?

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Chloroplast

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Mitochondria

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Nucleus

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Cell membrane

Question 14

Plant cells have large, round vacuoles they primarily use for-

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water storage

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energy production -ATP

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protein synthesis

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waste removal

Question 15

The lysosomes of a cell help to break down larger food molecules into smaller molecules. What organ system functions in this manner?

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Digestive system

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Nervous system

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Lymphatic system

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Integumentary system

Question 16

What function in plant cells is comparable to an animal eating food?

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Chloroplasts absorbing solar energy for cellular activities

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Nuclei directing cellular activity from information held in DNA

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Vacuoles storing waste, protecting the rest of the cell from contamination

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Cell walls providing rigidity and support for the cell structure

Question 17

4 students were trying to apply their knowledge of cell theory to scenarios outside of the classroom. Below is what each said. Of the students, who applied the cell theory correctly?

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Jasmine

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Peter

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Jose

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Cali

Question 18

What sort of evidence, would support at least one of the components of the cell theory?

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The origin of all cells observed can be traced to preexisting cells.

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Rocks and other nonliving things are composed of cells.

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A microscope is necessary to make observations of nearly all cells

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Cells are observed converting one form of energy into another

Question 19

The number of cells in two separate petri dishes was recorded over a period of 20 days. Which of the components of the cell theory is supported by the observations made of the 2 petri dishes?

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All cells come from preexisting cells

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Organisms can be single celled or many celled

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All living things are made up of cells

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Cells are the basic unit of living things

Question 20

In the 1800s two scientists, Theodor Schwann and Matthias Schleiden, studied different types of organisms. After many years of studying a great variety of organisms, they drew similar but independent conclusions about their observations. Which statement was developed most directly from these conclusions and is part of the modern cell theory?

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Living things are composed of cells

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Cells exist only in multicellular organisms

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Cells contain hereditary information

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The functions of living things occur in cells

Question 21

In 1838 botanist Mattias Schleiden determined that all plants are composed of cells. In 1839 anatomist Theodor Schwann proposed that all animals are composed of cells. In 1855 biologist Rudolph Virchow added to Schleiden's and Schwann's observations and proposed that all living things are composed of cells. Which statement is also part of Virchow's cell theory?

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All cells come from pre-existing cells

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All cells have a cell wall

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All cells are capable of photosynthesis

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All cells can develop into any other type of cell

Question 22

Chloroplasts are oval disks containing green chlorophyll in plant cells. Animal cells lack chloroplasts because they -

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Do not have cell walls

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Do not perform photosynthesis

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Have cilia for movement

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Use mitochondria for photosynthesis

Question 23

Plant cells have a strong rigid outer layer known as the cell wall. The function of the cell wall is to -

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Help the cell maintain its shape under changing water pressure

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Separate genetic material from the rest of the cell

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Convert energy from sunlight into chemical energy

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Regulate the transfer of material into the cell

Question 24

Plants use energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar. Which structure is found only in plant cells and helps capture energy from sunlight?

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Chloroplast

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Vacuole

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Nucleus

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Cell membrane

Question 25

Which of the following examples best represent the levels of organization from least to most complex?

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Lung Cell - Lung Tissue - Lung - Respiratory System - Human

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Human - Lung Tissue - Respiratory System - Lung Cell

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Lung Cell - Respiratory System - lung Tissue - Lungs - Human

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Respiratory System - Lungs - Body Cell - Lung Tissue - Human

Question 26

Provided is a level of organization diagram. Which of the following terms does Row Z of the diagram represent?

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Organs

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Tissues

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Cells

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Organ Systems

Question 27

The roots of a plant help to anchor the plant to the soil, and are also used for food storage and water extraction. Roots are made up of tissues, such as xylem, phloem, and pith. In which level of organization would the roots of a plant most likely be classified?

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Organ

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Organ system

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Cell

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Tissue

Question 28

The root system and shoot systems in plants work together to form a more complex organization known as -

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An Organism

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An Organ

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A Tissue

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A Cell

Question 29

Neurons rapidly communicate information throughout the body. Neurons combine to form tissue in the organ known as the brain. Neurons are classified as -

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Cells

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Organisms

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Tissues

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Organs

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