Worksheet Cell
Worksheet Cell
Worksheet Cell
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1. Who first used the term “cell” to describe the structures he observed under the
microscope?
a. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
b. Matthias Schleiden
c. Robert Hooke
d. Theodor Schwann
2. The discovery of the cell paved the way for cell theory. Which of the following
statements is not part of the cell theory?
a. All living things are composed of one or more cells.
b. Cells are the basic unit of life.
c. All cells are derived from pre-existing cells.
d. Cells are found only in multicellular living things.
3. If a cell grows too large, what will most likely happen to its function?
a. The cell will be more efficient at transporting nutrients and waste.
b. The cell will have difficulty maintaining effective internal communication.
c. Cells will be more prone to genetic mutations.
d. Cells will more quickly perform the process of cell division.
4. What are the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
a. Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.
b. Eukaryotic cells have membrane organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.
c. Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
d. Eukaryotic cells do not have ribosomes, while prokaryotic cells do.
5. An organism is found to have cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane
organelles. This organism is most likely to be:
a. Plants
b. Animal
c. Bacteria
d. Fungi
6. Mitochondria are known as the “powerhouse” of the cell. Why is it important for
muscle cells to have many mitochondria?
a. Muscle cells need to produce a lot of protein.
b. Muscle cells need a lot of energy to contract.
c. Muscle cells need to store additional genetic information.
d. Muscle cells need to excrete a lot of waste.
7. Chloroplasts are found in plant cells but not in animal cells. What is the main
function of chloroplasts?
a. Produce ATP through cellular respiration.
b. Contains genetic information for plant growth.
c. Absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.
d. Stores water and nutrients.
8. Identify the following organelles in eukaryotic cells and state their functions:
a. Nucleus
b. Mitochondria
c. Ribosomes
d. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RE)
e. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (RE)
f. Golgi Apparatus
g. Lysosomes
h. Chloroplasts (specific to plant cells)
i. Vacuole
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