Cell Structure and Function

Who first saw cells under a microscope?

• Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Thomas Malthus

• Matthias Schleiden

Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory?

• All living things are made up of cells

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things

• All cells have the ability to adapt and evolve to their surrounding environment

• New cells are produced from existing cells, and inherit genetic material

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryote?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Plants

Which of the following is an example of a eukaryote?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Plants

What does it mean for the cell membrane to be semi-permeable?

• It allows some things to pass through the membrane

• It does not allow anything to pass through the membrane

• It allows everything to pass through the membrane

How would you describe the structures labeled "B"?

• Non-polar, hydrophilic

• Polar, hydrophilic

• Polar, hydrophobic

• Non-polar, hydrophobic

What is another name for the cell membrane?

• Protien

• Phospholipid Bilayer

• Vesicle Attractant

• Carbohydrate

Which part of the cell controls cell activities by controlling protein synthesis?

• Nucleoli

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

What is the name for when DNA is spread out and available for copying?

• Chromosome

• Chromatin

• Nucleoli

• Parafilm

Which structure makes ribosomes?

• Mitochondria

• Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Lysosome

• Nucleoli