Cells
True/False
Miscellaneous
Cell Functions
Potpourri
100
What is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of cells?
Cell biology 
100

Cells come from other cells through the process of cell division

True

100

What tools to scientists use to observe cells?

Microscopes 
100

A rigid supporting layer that surrounds the cells of plants. 

Cell Wall

100

During cell division, one sell splits into_______

Two

200
Even though cells are very small, what essential ability do they have on their own?

Carry out life processes 

200

Existing cells are required for new cells to form

True 

200

What is one process cells perform to support life?

a) Building roads

b) Writing stories 

c) Transporting Materials 

c) transporting materials 

200

In plant & animal cells, a large oval organelle that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many of the cell's activities - "control center"

The Nucleus 

200

Many organisms make their own food through__________

Photosynthesis 

300

Which of the following is made up of cells:

A) a fish tank

B) a plastic castle in a fish tank

C) a fish in a tank 

C) a fish in a tank 

300

Organisms can be made up of many cells or a single cell

True

300

What is the key idea of the cell theory?

a) cells are only found in animals 

b) all living things are made up of cells 

c) cells can exist outside living organisms 

All living things are made up of cells 
300

The thick, jelly like fluid region of a plant and animal cell that holds the organelles

Cytoplasm 

300

Photosynthesis is powered by energy from _________

Sunlight 

400

Cells carry out many processes necessary for life. Which word best describes these?

a. hobbies

b. decorations

c. functions 

c. functions 

400

All cells do not have a cell membrane that separates the inside and the outside of the cell, and controls what goes in and comes out 

False 

400
What term describes an organism that is made of a single cell? 

Unicellular 

400

What does a chloroplast do in a plant cell?

convert light energy into glucose 

400

Name the two inputs of photosynthesis: c_______d_____ and w______

Carbon dioxide and water

500
How do cells contribute to an organism's overall health? 

a) by working together to perform essential tasks

b) by growing randomly

a) by working together to perform essential tasks

500

The nucleus is an organelle that contains a cell wall

False 

500

What term describes an organism that is made up of many cells? 

Multicellular 

500

What do the ribosomes do in a cell?

Support protein production inside a cell 

500

Name two outputs of photosynthesis: o_______ and s________

Oxygen and sugars 

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