Unit 5 Cells

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Question 1 of 49

Plant and animal cells are similar, but have different distinct differences. The following images were seen under a microscope. Which of these images would best be identified as a plant cell?

Select one of the following:

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Question 2 of 49

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The process used by plant cells to convert sunlight energy into glucose is called ( photosynthesis, cellular respiration, glucose, chloroplast )

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Question 3 of 49

How do organisms get the energy they need?

Select one of the following:

Plants get energy from fertilizers
Animals get energy by drinking water
Plants get energy from glucose produced in the soil
Animals get energy directly from sunlight
Plants do not require energy because they do not move
Animals get energy by performing exercises
Plants break down the glucose they produced in photosynthesis
Animals get energy from eating other organisms

Explanation

Question 4 of 49

Organelles are structures within the cell that perform important functions. Which of the following correctly matches the organelle with its relationship to the whole cell?

Select one of the following:

nucleus - provides protection to the outside of the cell
mitochondria - provides the instructions for making proteins
chloroplasts - trap light energy and change it into food for the cell
cell membrane - changes the energy the cell gets from food into a form the cell can use

Explanation

Question 5 of 49

Green plants produce their own food during photosynthesis. Which of these statements about photosynthesis is true?

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Water is one product of photosynthesis.
Oxygen is one product of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll is one product of photosynthesis.

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Question 6 of 49

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All cells are surrounded by a ( Cell Wall, Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm, Chloroplast )

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Question 7 of 49

Mitochondria are important organelles within a cell. What would most likely happen if a cell's mitochondria were not functioning properly?

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The cells would use lysosomes to release energy.
The cell's level of ATP would decrease.
The cell would create new mitochondria by cell division.
The cell's level of glucose would increase.

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Question 8 of 49

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The food that plants produce during photosynthesis is called ( sucrose, glucose, atp, protein )

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Question 9 of 49

What do animals do with the carbon dioxide produced in their cells during cellular respiration?

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Store it for later use.
Reuse it during photosynthesis.
Exhale it in the breathing process.
Combine it with water to make sugar.

Explanation

Question 10 of 49

Plant cells use photosynthesis to make food.
Plants cells also use cellular respiration to get energy from the food they make. How is cellular respiration di erent from photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis produces ATP, and cellular respiration produces sugars.
Photosynthesis requires oxygen, and cellular respiration requires carbon dioxide.
Photosynthesis produces oxygen, and cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.
Photosynthesis requires energy from food, and cellular respiration requires energy from the sun.

Explanation

Question 11 of 49

Select the three parts of the cell theory.

Select one or more of the following:

All cells come from pre-existing cells.
Cell is the official name of the smallest unit of life.
All plants and animals are made of cells.
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in organisms.

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Question 12 of 49

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Photosynthesis takes place in the ( chloroplast, mitochondria, chlorophyll, nucleus )
Cellular Respiration takes place in the ( mitochondria, chloroplast, chlorophyll, nucleus )

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Question 13 of 49

What is the difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

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Only prokaryotic cells have cytoplasm.
Only eukaryotic cells have cell membrane.
Only prokaryotic cells have genetic material.
Only eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

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Question 14 of 49

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During ( Photosynthesis, ATP, Cellular Respiration, Fermentation ), glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to create energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Question 15 of 49

Why is the sun necessary for plants to live on Earth?

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Plants convert the sun's energy into water.
Plants convert the sun's energy into food.
Plants convert the sun's energy into carbon dioxide.

Explanation

Question 16 of 49

When examining cells with a microscope, you can see the outlines of plant cells easily, but the outlines of animal cells are hard to see. Why are animal cells harder to see than plant cells?

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The cytoplasm of plant cells is green, but the cytoplasm of animal cells is colorless.
Plant cells have cell walls, but animal cells do not.
Plant cells are larger than animal cells.
Plant cells contain organelles, but animal cells do not.

Explanation

Question 17 of 49

Which process is represented by the equation?

Select one of the following:

cell respiration
reproduction
photosynthesis
protein synthesis

Explanation

Question 18 of 49

What are the reactants and products in the following equation?

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Reactants: Glucose, Oxygen
Products: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Energy
Reactants: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Energy
Products: Glucose, Oxygen
Reactants: Water, Carbon Dioxide
Products: ATP
Reactants: Glucose, ATP
Products: Water, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

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Question 19 of 49

What type of energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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light energy from the sun to food energy in glucose
light energy from the sun to chemical energy in ATP
mechanical energy of the chloroplast to electrical energy of the atoms
food energy of glucose to mechanical energy of ATP

Explanation

Question 20 of 49

Which of these would be the best method of measuring the rate of photosynthesis in a plant?

Select one of the following:

oxygen production
water production
carbon dioxide production
glucose production

Explanation

Question 21 of 49

On a laboratory exam, a student is asked to determine if the cells under a microscope are plant cells or animal cells. What might the student look for?

Select one of the following:

Chloroplast & Cell Wall
Ribosomes & Vacuoles
Nucleus & Ribosomes
Cell Membrane & Mitochondria

Explanation

Question 22 of 49

In the past, scientists classified all organisms as either plants or animals, but never both. This classification proved wrong when unicellular organisms were observed switching back and forth between the two categories. Then a new classification system was invented.
What can be concluded from this?

Select one of the following:

Theories are more important than observations.
Scientists must always be prepared to re-evaluate theories with new data.
Observations that do not agree with current theories are wrong.
If recorded data does not support the current theory, the theory must be wrong.

Explanation

Question 23 of 49

The ow chart below represents the process of photosynthesis. One step in the process is labeled X.
Which activity occurs at X?

Select one of the following:

Plants are eaten by animals for food
Carbon dioxide and water are used to make sugar
Plants release water into the soil
Animals breathe out carbon dioxide

Explanation

Question 24 of 49

Which of these is the correct formula for Cellular Respiration?

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Oxygen + Carbon → Energy + Glucose
Glucose + Carbon Dioxide → Water + Oxygen
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy → Glucose + Oxygen

Explanation

Question 25 of 49

Students are studying the rate of photosynthesis in bean plants. Which of the following environmental condition changes would MOST directly a ect the photosynthetic activity of the plant cells?

Select one of the following:

oxygen concentration in the air
sugar concentration in the water
carbon dioxide concentration in the air
water concentration in the air

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Question 26 of 49

The following table compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere over time.
How have the size of the human population and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere changed from 1960 to 1990?

Select one of the following:

the human population has increased while the amount of CO2 has decreased
the human population has decreased while the amount of CO2 has increased
both the human population and the amount of CO2 have increased
both the human population and the amount of CO2 have decreased

Explanation

Question 27 of 49

The following table compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere over time.
Which human activity might explain the change in CO2 levels shown in the graph?

Select one of the following:

storing nuclear waste
collecting solar energy
using wind energy
burning fossil fuels

Explanation

Question 28 of 49

The diagram shows a life process taking place within a cell.
Which life process is shown?

Select one of the following:

reproduction
respiration
photosynthesis
locomotion

Explanation

Question 29 of 49

The diagram below shows a plant that carries out photosynthesis. Sunlight is absorbed by the leaves. What two substances are also taken in by the plant in order for photosynthesis to occur?

Select one of the following:

glucose & atp
water & carbon dioxide
oxygen & atp
carbon dioxide & oxygen

Explanation

Question 30 of 49

Which of the following correctly describes how a diagram of cellular respiration would differ from a diagram of photosynthesis?

Select one of the following:

the cellular respiration diagram would show the electron transport chain as the final step
the cellular respiration diagram would show glucose as the main source of energy
the cellular respiration diagram would show energy stored in large protein molecules called pyruvate
the cellular respiration diagram would show water as the main source of chemical energy

Explanation

Question 31 of 49

Which statement describes why respiration is necessary for the survival of organisms?

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respiration is necessary for organisms because it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
respiration is necessary for organisms because it removes oxygen from the atmosphere
respiration is necessary for organisms because it converts food energy into a form usable by cells
respiration is necessary for organisms because it converts light energy into a form usable by cells

Explanation

Question 32 of 49

The diagram below shows some relationships within a natural community. Which processes best explains the relationship shown?

Select one of the following:

photosynthesis & cellular respiration
glycolysis & the krebs cycle
photosynthesis & glycolysis
cellular respiration & glycolysis

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Question 33 of 49

Which of these would happen to the cell if cellular respiration stopped?

Select one of the following:

it would have to access backup energy trapped in the chemical bonds of food
it would no longer be able to passively transport materials across its cell membrane
it would not have access to the energy it needs to perform its functions
it would grow larger because it would not be able to dispose of waste

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Question 34 of 49

Plants use energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar. Which structure is found only in plant cells and helps capture energy from sunlight?

Select one of the following:

vacuole
mitochondria
chromosomes
chloroplast

Explanation

Question 35 of 49

The diagram below gives information about carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.
What is the name of the process represented in this diagram that produces oxygen?

Select one of the following:

photosynthesis
cellular respiration
fermentation
glycolysis

Explanation

Question 36 of 49

Sadie was looking at an image in her textbook. It is shown below. The diagram shows a cell with some basic cell structures labeled. The textbook identifies this as a plant cell.
What two structures, other than the large vacuole, indicate this cell is in fact, a plant cell?

Select one of the following:

Cell Wall & Nucleus
Cytoplasm & Cell Membrane
Chloroplast & Cell Wall
Vacuole & Cell Wall

Explanation

Question 37 of 49

The diagram below shows a microscope view of a unicellular organism. Four cell structures are labeled.
Which statement about the labeled structures is correct?

Select one of the following:

They normally can be seen without magnification
They can survive outside the cell
They help carry on life activities within the cell
They cause disease within the cell

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Question 38 of 49

The diagram below shows a green plant carrying out photosynthesis.
Identify two things shown in the diagram that the plant needs for photosynthesis to occur.

Select one of the following:

water from the ground
food to the roots
carbon dioxide exhaled by mouse
oxygen released by the plant
sunlight energy
water vapor released by the plant
sunlight energy
carbon dioxide exhaled by the mouse

Explanation

Question 39 of 49

The diagram below shows a green plant carrying out photosynthesis. Identify the three reactants shown in the diagram that the plant needs for photosynthesis to occur.

Select one or more of the following:

water from the ground
food to the roots
carbon dioxide exhaled by the mouse
oxygen released by the plant
sunlight energy
water vapor released by the plant

Explanation

Question 40 of 49

The diagram below shows cells from two different organisms. Several major cell structures are labeled. What are two reasons why Cell B would be classified as a plant cell?

Select one or more of the following:

it has a vacuole
it has a cell wall
it has a chloroplast
it has a cell membrane

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Question 41 of 49

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Many cells have a nucleus that contains chromosomes. These chromosomes carry genes that are composed of ( chloroplast, water, DNA, cytoplasm )

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Question 42 of 49

Which of the tissues cover the surface of the human body?

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Question 43 of 49

Which of the following tissues makes movement possible?

Select one of the following:

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Question 44 of 49

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Select one of the following:

cardiac
skeletal
smooth
bone

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Question 45 of 49

What makes muscle tissue unique?

Select one of the following:

It is the only type of tissue that can not regrow itself once damaged.
It is the only type of tissue in our bodies with mitochondria.
It is the only type of tissue that is all over our bodies.
It is the only type of tissue that is voluntary & involuntary to make movement possible.

Explanation

Question 46 of 49

The diagram shows a longitudinal section of part of a plant root tip. Which of the following statements best describes a trend that can be observed in this root tip?

Select one of the following:

The cells are generally longer at the top than at the bottom.
The number of nuclei per cell increases toward the bottom of the root.
The cells are shorter the closer they are to the outer surface of the root.
The number of cells per area of the root is generally constant.

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Question 47 of 49

The diagram above represents a reflex arc in a human. This pathway responds when someone touches something that causes pain, such as a hot stove.
Which of the following shows the correct order of the body systems involved in this response?

Select one of the following:

Integumentary, respiratory, digestive
Circulatory, respiratory, nervous
Integumentary, nervous, muscular
Circulatory, digestive, nervous

Explanation

Question 48 of 49

The diagram shows one of the processes that occurs in vertebrates.
According to this information, which two body systems work together during this process?

Select one of the following:

Skeletal and respiratory systems
Circulatory and excretory systems
Respiratory and circulatory systems
Skeletal and excretory systems

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Question 49 of 49

The diagram below shows parts of a cell.
Which organelle stores the information that determines an individual’s blood type?

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8th grade Science Quiz on Unit 5 Cells, created by Kimberly Mancuso on 07/12/2017.

Unit 5 Cells

Question 1 of 49

Plant and animal cells are similar, but have different distinct differences. The following images were seen under a microscope. Which of these images would best be identified as a plant cell?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 49

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The process used by plant cells to convert sunlight energy into glucose is called photosynthesis cellular respiration glucose chloroplast( photosynthesis, cellular respiration, glucose, chloroplast )

Explanation

Question 3 of 49

How do organisms get the energy they need?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 49

Organelles are structures within the cell that perform important functions. Which of the following correctly matches the organelle with its relationship to the whole cell?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 49

Green plants produce their own food during photosynthesis. Which of these statements about photosynthesis is true?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 49

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All cells are surrounded by a Cell Wall Cell Membrane Cytoplasm Chloroplast( Cell Wall, Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm, Chloroplast )

Explanation

Question 7 of 49

Mitochondria are important organelles within a cell. What would most likely happen if a cell's mitochondria were not functioning properly?

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Explanation

Question 8 of 49

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The food that plants produce during photosynthesis is called sucrose glucose atp protein( sucrose, glucose, atp, protein )

Explanation

Question 9 of 49

What do animals do with the carbon dioxide produced in their cells during cellular respiration?

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Explanation

Question 10 of 49

Plant cells use photosynthesis to make food. Plants cells also use cellular respiration to get energy from the food they make. How is cellular respiration di erent from photosynthesis?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 49

Select the three parts of the cell theory.

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 49

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Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplast mitochondria chlorophyll nucleus( chloroplast, mitochondria, chlorophyll, nucleus ) Cellular Respiration takes place in the mitochondria chloroplast chlorophyll nucleus( mitochondria, chloroplast, chlorophyll, nucleus )

Explanation

Question 13 of 49

What is the difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 49

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During Photosynthesis ATP Cellular Respiration Fermentation( Photosynthesis, ATP, Cellular Respiration, Fermentation ), glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to create energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Explanation

Question 15 of 49

Why is the sun necessary for plants to live on Earth?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 49

When examining cells with a microscope, you can see the outlines of plant cells easily, but the outlines of animal cells are hard to see. Why are animal cells harder to see than plant cells?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 49

Which process is represented by the equation?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 49

What are the reactants and products in the following equation?

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Explanation

Question 19 of 49

What type of energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 49

Which of these would be the best method of measuring the rate of photosynthesis in a plant?

The process used by plant cells to convert sunlight energy into glucose is called ( photosynthesis, cellular respiration, glucose, chloroplast )

All cells are surrounded by a ( Cell Wall, Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm, Chloroplast )

The food that plants produce during photosynthesis is called ( sucrose, glucose, atp, protein )

Plant cells use photosynthesis to make food.
Plants cells also use cellular respiration to get energy from the food they make. How is cellular respiration di erent from photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis takes place in the ( chloroplast, mitochondria, chlorophyll, nucleus )
Cellular Respiration takes place in the ( mitochondria, chloroplast, chlorophyll, nucleus )

During ( Photosynthesis, ATP, Cellular Respiration, Fermentation ), glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to create energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

The ow chart below represents the process of photosynthesis. One step in the process is labeled X.
Which activity occurs at X?

The following table compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere over time.
How have the size of the human population and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere changed from 1960 to 1990?

The following table compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere over time.
Which human activity might explain the change in CO2 levels shown in the graph?

The diagram shows a life process taking place within a cell.
Which life process is shown?

The diagram below gives information about carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere.
What is the name of the process represented in this diagram that produces oxygen?

Sadie was looking at an image in her textbook. It is shown below. The diagram shows a cell with some basic cell structures labeled. The textbook identifies this as a plant cell.
What two structures, other than the large vacuole, indicate this cell is in fact, a plant cell?

The diagram below shows a microscope view of a unicellular organism. Four cell structures are labeled.
Which statement about the labeled structures is correct?