6th Grade Under the Microscope Test

What cell parts do plant cells have that animal cells do not? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• A. cell wall

• B. chloroplast

• C. vacuole

• D. nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which one of these terms is NOT a phase of mitosis?

• A. interphase

• B. prophase

• C. anaphase

• D. chlorophase

Which one of these choices is not how living things are characterized?

• A. prokaryote

• B. unicellular vs multicellular

• C. bacteria vs non-bacteria

• D. algae vs protists

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Which job does NOT use microscopes in the workplace?

• A. doctor

• B. scientist

• C. forensic scientist

• D. chef

How does a compound microscope work?

• A. It uses one lens to magnify objects,

• B. It uses one lens to light source to magnify objects.

• C. It does not use any lenses to magnify objects.

• D. It uses two lenses to magnify objects.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an organelle?

• A. proton

• B. mitochondria

• C. nucleus

• D. cell membrane

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What happens during the process of mitosis?

• A. Cells merge together, creating supercells.

• B. Cells die, and the body recycles their organelles.

• C. Cells divide into two, creating two nuclei.

• D. Cells maintain a balance of nutrients and moisture to stay healthy and strong.

Which of the following is an example of a microscopic organism?

• A. plankton

• B. jellyfish

• C. sharks

• D. dolphins

Why would you want to magnify an object?

• A. You want to get rid of the smell coming from an object.

• B. You want to make the image smaller so you can fit the picture on your screen.

• C. You want to clean the object so that no new diseases are brought into the lab.

• D. You want to make the image larger to examine it more closely.

What does the objective lens do in a microscope?

• A. It is where you put your slide to view it.

• B. It forms the image of the object being studied.

• C. It is what makes the objects larger or smaller.

• D. It reflects the light for better resolution.