Unit 3: Cell Parts and Function

According to the cell theory, what are the three main points?

• All living things are made of cells

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function

• New cells come from preexisting cells

• New organs come from preexisting organs

• Tissues are the basic unit of life

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What is the boundary of the cell called?

• Plasma membrane (cell membrane)

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

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What is the structure of the plasma membrane?

• Phospholipid bilayer

• Single layer of proteins

• Cellulose wall

• Cholesterol monolayer

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What is the function of the selectively permeable membrane?

• Allows only certain substances into the cell

• Produces energy for the cell

• Controls cell division

• Stores genetic information

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Which type of cell has no nucleus and DNA in an area called the nucleoid region?

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

• Plant cells

• Animal cells

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Which type of cell lacks most organelles and may contain internal membranes?

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

• Plant cells

• Animal cells

Bacteria and archaea are examples of which type of cell?

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

• Viruses

• Fungi

Which type of cell appeared earliest in Earth's fossil record?

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

• Plant cells

• Animal cells

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Which type of cell contains a nucleus and many organelles?

• Eukaryotes

• Prokaryotes

• Viruses

• Bacteria

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Plants, animals, fungi, and protists are all examples of which type of cell?

• Eukaryotes

• Prokaryotes

• Viruses

• Bacteria

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