Name _________________________ Date________________ Class: Ms.

Farletts Science Class

Cell Study Unit Test

Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer and write it in the blank
______ 1. According to the Cell Theory, all living organisms are made up of:
a) Atoms c) Nuclei
b) Blood d) Cell

______ 2. What does a eukaryotic cell have that a prokaryotic cell does not have?
a) Nucleus c) Cell wall
b) Chloroplasts d) DNA

______ 3. What does a prokaryotic cell have that a eukaryotic cell does not have?
a) Cytoplasm and a cell membrane c) DNA and RNA
b) Chloroplasts and a cell wall d) Nucleus and chromosomes

______ 4. What process gives plant cells the ability to create their own food?
a) Cytostatic c) Senescence
b) Endocytosis d) Photosynthesis

______ 5. What tool would you use to view a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell?
a) Magnifying glass c) Microscope
b) Binoculars d) Telescope

True/False: Write the word true or the word false in the blank. Not T/F
__________ 6. Eukaryotic cells are found in humans.
__________ 7. Endoplasmic Reticulum is found only in plant cells.
__________ 8. Small vacuoles are found in prokaryotic cells.
__________ 9. The lysosome breaks down materials and dead cells.
__________ 10. The nucleus houses DNA.

Matching: match the function to the organelle. Answers will only be used once, but not all
answers will be used. Write the corresponding capital letter in the blank.
A. Nucleus ____ 11. The site of the cells energy production
B. Cell Membrane ____ 12. Houses the cells DNA
C. Golgi Apparatus ____ 13. Used to store waste and materials needed by the cell
D. Cytoplasm ____ 14. Assembles proteins
E. Mitochondria ____ 15. Absorbs energy from sunlight
F. Chloroplasts
G. Vacuole
Short Answer: Use the correct spelling to answer the questions with one to two words.
What is the gel-like substance inside the cell membrane? _______________________________
What is the thin layer surrounding the outside of the eukaryotic cell? _____________________
How many cells are unicellular organisms made of? ____________________________________
How many cell divisions occurs in meiosis? ___________________________________________
What is the smallest unit of life that can replicate? ____________________________________

Essay Questions: Use correct grammar and spelling to complete the following questions.

Write a paragraph explaining why are cells considered the building blocks for life?
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Describe or illustrate with labels what happens in each phase of mitosis. Be sure to name the
four phases of mitosis.
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