Question 1

Match each description of a cellular structure to the cell type it would be found in. A cell type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-chloroplast

Accepted Answer

A) found in all living cells 
B) found in prokaryotic cells only 
C) found in eukaryotic cells only 
D) found in plant cells only 
E) found in animal cells only 
A) found in all living cells 
B) found in prokaryotic cells only 
C) found in eukaryotic cells only 
D) found in plant cells only 
E) found in animal cells only

Question 2

In this drawing of a prokaryotic cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-capsule

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a prokaryotic cell,...

Question 3

Which organelles store starch in plants?

Accepted Answer

A) amyloplasts 
B) chromoplasts 
C) vacuoles 
D) chloroplasts 
A) amyloplasts 
B) chromoplasts 
C) vacuoles 
D) chloroplasts

Question 4

If a cell contains tonoplast, what type of cell must it be?

Accepted Answer

A) an animal cell 
B) a fungal cell 
C) a prokaryotic cell 
D) a plant cell 
A) an animal cell 
B) a fungal cell 
C) a prokaryotic cell 
D) a plant cell

Question 5

Which are synthesized in the nucleoli found within the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A) mRNAs 
B) ribosomal subunits 
C) chromatin 
D) proteins 
A) mRNAs 
B) ribosomal subunits 
C) chromatin 
D) proteins

Question 6

In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant cell, identify the cellular structures indicated.  
-free ribosomes

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant...

Question 7

Match each description with the cellular structure that corresponds best.
-lysosomes

Accepted Answer

A) contain enzymes for intracellular digestion 
B) location of genetic material 
C) synthesize subunits that will be used to assemble ribosomes 
D) site of protein synthesis 
E) composed of cellulose; provides support and protection
F)synthesis of lipids
G)conversion of fuel molecules into energy
H)conversion of light energy into chemical energy
I)storage site in plant cells
J)synthesis of proteins for secretion
K)chemically modifies proteins
L)membrane-bound transport structure 
A) contain enzymes for intracellular digestion 
B) location of genetic material 
C) synthesize subunits that will be used to assemble ribosomes 
D) site of protein synthesis 
E) composed of cellulose; provides support and protection
F)synthesis of lipids
G)conversion of fuel molecules into energy
H)conversion of light energy into chemical energy
I)storage site in plant cells
J)synthesis of proteins for secretion
K)chemically modifies proteins
L)membrane-bound transport structure

Question 8

Who proposed that all animals and plants consist of cells that contain a nucleus?

Accepted Answer

A) Matthias Schleiden 
B) Rudolf Virchow 
C) Theodor Schwann 
D) Anton van Leeuwenhoek 
A) Matthias Schleiden 
B) Rudolf Virchow 
C) Theodor Schwann 
D) Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Question 9

In general, how are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different and how are they similar?

Accepted Answer

Both mitochondria and chloroplasts conta

Question 10

Compare animal and plant cells. How are they different? How are they the same?

Accepted Answer

Both animal cells and plant cells have a

Question 11

If prokaryotic cells do not have mitochondria, where do they produce their cellular energy?

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane contains m

Question 12

Match each description with the cellular structure that corresponds best.
-smooth ER

Accepted Answer

A) contain enzymes for intracellular digestion 
B) location of genetic material 
C) synthesize subunits that will be used to assemble ribosomes 
D) site of protein synthesis 
E) composed of cellulose; provides support and protection
F)synthesis of lipids
G)conversion of fuel molecules into energy
H)conversion of light energy into chemical energy
I)storage site in plant cells
J)synthesis of proteins for secretion
K)chemically modifies proteins
L)membrane-bound transport structure 
A) contain enzymes for intracellular digestion 
B) location of genetic material 
C) synthesize subunits that will be used to assemble ribosomes 
D) site of protein synthesis 
E) composed of cellulose; provides support and protection
F)synthesis of lipids
G)conversion of fuel molecules into energy
H)conversion of light energy into chemical energy
I)storage site in plant cells
J)synthesis of proteins for secretion
K)chemically modifies proteins
L)membrane-bound transport structure

Question 13

For each descriptive phrase, choose the most appropriate structure of the cytoskeleton from the list of terms. A term may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-composed of the hollow cylinders of tubulin dimers

Accepted Answer

A) microfilaments 
B) microtubules 
C) intermediate filaments 
A) microfilaments 
B) microtubules 
C) intermediate filaments

Question 14

Why can the human eye NOT see cells?

Accepted Answer

A) because cells are only about 1.0 mm in diameter 
B) because cells are only about 0.1 mm in diameter 
C) because cells are only about 5.0 ìm in diameter 
D) because cells are only about 0.5 ìm in diameter 
A) because cells are only about 1.0 mm in diameter 
B) because cells are only about 0.1 mm in diameter 
C) because cells are only about 5.0 ìm in diameter 
D) because cells are only about 0.5 ìm in diameter

Question 15

What is the function of gap junctions?

Accepted Answer

A) to allow plant cells to communicate with each other 
B) to allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells 
C) to give the cell its shape 
D) to seal the spaces between cells 
A) to allow plant cells to communicate with each other 
B) to allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells 
C) to give the cell its shape 
D) to seal the spaces between cells

Question 16

What is the eukaryotic chromosome composed of?

Accepted Answer

A) DNA and carbohydrate 
B) DNA only 
C) DNA and protein 
D) RNA only 
A) DNA and carbohydrate 
B) DNA only 
C) DNA and protein 
D) RNA only

Question 17

Over time, cancerous cells typically lose the cell adhesion molecules embedded in their plasma membrane. Loss of these molecules is best associated with which of the following traits of cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A) production of new proteins 
B) angiogenesis 
C) increased rate of cell division 
D) migration to new locations in the body 
A) production of new proteins 
B) angiogenesis 
C) increased rate of cell division 
D) migration to new locations in the body

Question 18

If a cell moves through water by moving the fluid over its surface, what does the cell mostly likely possess?

Accepted Answer

A) a capsule 
B) a cell wall 
C) cilia 
D) a flagellum 
A) a capsule 
B) a cell wall 
C) cilia 
D) a flagellum

Exam 2: The Cell: an Overview

Match each description of a cellular structure to the cell type it would be found in. A cell type may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -chloroplast

In this drawing of a prokaryotic cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -capsule

Which organelles store starch in plants?

If a cell contains tonoplast, what type of cell must it be?

Which are synthesized in the nucleoli found within the nucleus?

In this drawing of a eukaryotic plant cell, identify the cellular structures indicated. -free ribosomes

Match each description with the cellular structure that corresponds best. -lysosomes

Who proposed that all animals and plants consist of cells that contain a nucleus?

In general, how are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different and how are they similar?

Compare animal and plant cells. How are they different? How are they the same?

If prokaryotic cells do not have mitochondria, where do they produce their cellular energy?

Match each description with the cellular structure that corresponds best. -smooth ER

For each descriptive phrase, choose the most appropriate structure of the cytoskeleton from the list of terms. A term may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -composed of the hollow cylinders of tubulin dimers

Why can the human eye NOT see cells?

What is the function of gap junctions?

What is the eukaryotic chromosome composed of?

Over time, cancerous cells typically lose the cell adhesion molecules embedded in their plasma membrane. Loss of these molecules is best associated with which of the following traits of cancer cells?

If a cell moves through water by moving the fluid over its surface, what does the cell mostly likely possess?

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