Structure and Function of Cells Review

An animal cell is pictured below. Which organelle performs a function similar to that of the lungs?

• the organelle marked by Letter W

• the organelle marked by Letter X

• the organelle marked by Letter Y

• the organelle marked by Letter Z

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An investigation was set up to study the movement of water through a membrane. The results are shown in the diagram below. Based on these results, which statement correctly predicts what will happen to red blood cells when they are placed in a beaker containing a saltwater solution that has a salt concentration much higher than that of the red blood cells?

• The red blood cells will lose water and decrease in size.

• The red blood cells will first lose water, then absorb water.

• The red blood cells will first absorb water, then lose water.

• The red blood cells will absorb water and increase in size.

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A diagram of a plant cell is shown below. Which of these is a function of the cell membrane and NOT the cell wall?

• directing growth of the plant

• controlling what enters the cell

• providing structure to the plant

• storing genetic material for the cell

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A diagram of a cell is provided. What is the function of the organelle indicated by the arrow?

• to manufacture proteins

• to store excess water

• to facilitate waste removal

• to generate energy

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The picture shows a type of cell. Which best describes the type of cell shown?

• a plant cell because it has a cell wall

• a eukaryotic cell because it has a nucleus

• an animal cell because it does not have a cell wall

• a prokaryotic cell because it does not have a nucleus

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The diagram below represents movement of a large molecule across a membrane. Which process is represented by this diagram?

• diffusion

• active transport

• protein building

• gene manipulation

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Two cells are represented by the following diagram. Which of the following statements is an accurate conclusion that can be drawn about these two cells?

• Cell 1 is a prokaryotic cell due to the presence of ribosomes

• Cell 2 is a prokaryotic cell due to the presence of cytoplasm

• Cell 1 is an eukaryotic cell due to the presence of a flagellum

• Cell 2 is an eukaryotic cell due to the presence of a nucleus

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The diagram shows the different size of vacuoles between a plant cell and an animal cell. Why is the vacuole in a plant cell larger than a vacuole in an animal cell?

• The vacuole in the plant cell produces ribosomes.

• The vacuole in the plant cell controls cellular activities.

• The vacuole in the plant cell performs photosynthesis.

• The vacuole in the plant cell maintains turgor pressure.

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The diagram below shows two single-celled organisms. How do these organisms carry out the activities needed to maintain homeostasis?

• by using specialized internal organs

• by using specialized internal tissues

• by using specialized internal systems

• by using specialized internal organelles

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In plant cells, how are chloroplasts and mitochondria related?

• Chloroplasts manufacture food; mitochondria break down the food and convert it into energy

• Chloroplasts package nutrients; mitochondria deliver the nutrients to other parts of the cell

• Chloroplasts absorb water from the surrounding tissue; mitochondria store water

• Chloroplasts direct the functions of the cell; mitochondria deliver messages to all parts of the cell.

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