Chapter 3.1-3.2 Quiz Biology I Mr. Cardona ID:A

1. Which invention played the biggest role in the discovery of cells by early scientists?

A. magnifying glass
B. eyeglasses
C. lens
D. compound microscope

2. The cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells; cells are the most basic unit of life; and 

A. all cells have a nucleus.
B. all cells are eukaryotic.
C. all existing cells are produced by other living cells.
D. all existing cells form by free-cell formation.

3. What is the term for the jellylike substance that is contained inside the cell membrane?

A. DNA
B. nucleus
C. organelle
D. cytoplasm

4. Unlike a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell does not have

A. DNA.
B. cytoplasm.
C. a nucleus.
D. a cell membrane.

5. Specialized structures that work together inside a cell are called

A. prokaryotes.
B. eukaryotes.
C. organelles.
D. a nucleus.

6. Which of the following is a network of proteins that supports and gives shape to a cell?

A. vesicles
B. cytoskeleton
C. cytoplasm
D. vacuole

7. What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

A. copy genetic material
B. process and deliver proteins
C. communicate with other cells
D. convert solar energy to chemical energy

8. Which of the following organelles can be found in the cytoplasm and on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum?

A. ribosomes
B. mitochondria
C. centrosomes
D. centrioles

9. Which organelle contains enzymes that break down damaged cell parts?

A. mitochondria
B. vacuole
C. centriole
D. lysosomes

10. What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?

A. Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
B. Animal cells are eukaryotes and plant cells are not.
C. Animal cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; plant cells so not.
D. Plant cells are eukaryotes and animal cells are not.