1.4 Cells: The Basic Units of Life Review

Match the cell part to the correct type of cell

• Eukaryotic and prokaryotic

• Free-floating genetic material

• Prokaryote

• Cell membrane

• Eukaryotic

• Nucleus

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Which of the following is characteristic of life that is present in viruses?

• has a defined boundary

• uses energy

• eliminates waste

• exhibits growth and development

Which of the following organelles is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells?

• nucleus

• chloroplast

• cell membrane

• ribosome

According to cell theory, all living things need (a)   to carry out basic life functions such as breathing and movement.

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Which of the following organelles is considered the "command center" of the cell?

• mitochondria

• ribosome

• nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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Why is cell theory considered a scientific theory?

• It is an explanation of a natural phenomena that is well supported.

• It is a very old idea.

• Many scientists are not in agreement on its validity.

• It cannot be proven by science.

Which of the following organelles is considered the "powerhouse" of the cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Cell Membrane

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Which of the following organelles serves as a storage center for nutrients and waste products in the cell?

• vacuoles

• ribosomes

• endoplasmic reticulum

• chloroplasts

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Which of the following organelles synthesizes proteins and can be found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

• nucleus

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• chloroplasts

Match the following organelles to the correct function:

• A network of tubules that produces proteins and lipids for the cell.

• Cell wall

• Receives proteins and lipids, packages them, and places them in vesicles to be moved around the cell

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• provides structure and strength to prokaryotic and plant cells.

• Plasma membrane

• provides a flexible boundary around the cell and controls what enters/leaves the cell.

• Ribosomes

• synthesizes proteins

• Golgi apparatus

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