Cell biology quiz 37 questions
What is the equation for calculating the magnification of an object? 1. What is the equation for calculating the magnification of an object?
2. A light microscope uses a beam of ______ to form an image An electron microscope uses a beam of _______ to form an image
Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2,000,000 times? 3. Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2,000,000 times?
4. A student measured the diameter of a human capillary on a micrograph. The image measures 5mm and the student knows the magnification is x1000. How many micrometres is the diameter of the capillary
5. Which organelle matches this definition? Controls the activities of the cell
6. Which organelle matches this definition? Liquid gel where most of the chemical reactions needed for life take place
7. Which organelle matches this definition? Controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell
8. Which organelle matches this definition? Where aerobic respiration takes place
9. Which organelle matches this definition? Where protein synthesis takes place
10. Which organelle matches this definition? Contains the green substance chlorophyll
11. Which organelle matches this definition? Space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap
12. Which organelle matches this definition? Strengthens the cells and gives it support (made of cellulose)
13. Name one organelle that is present in an animal cell but not in a plant cell
14. Name one organelle that is present in an plant cell but not in a animal cell
Name a type of plant cell that is unlikely to have any chloroplasts 15. Name a type of plant cell that is unlikely to have any chloroplasts
Animal and plant cells are examples of _________ cells 16. Animal and plant cells are examples of _________ cells
Bacteria are a type of _________ cell 17. Bacteria are a type of _________ cell Cell membrane Slime capsule Cell wall Cytoplasm Genetic material Plasmids Flagella
Name one difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells 18. Name one difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells Cell membrane Slime capsule Cell wall Cytoplasm Genetic material Plasmids Flagella
Name 2 ways that sperm cells are adapted for their job 19. Name 2 ways that sperm cells are adapted for their job
Name 1 way that nerve cells are adapted for their job 20. Name 1 way that nerve cells are adapted for their job
Name 1 way that muscle cells are adapted for their job 21. Name 1 way that muscle cells are adapted for their job
How is the differentiation of cells different in plant and animals? 22. How is the differentiation of cells different in plant and animals?
Name 1 way that root hair cells are adapted for their job 23. Name 1 way that root hair cells are adapted for their job
24. Name 1 way that photosynthetic cells (palisade) are adapted for their job
25. Diffusion is the movement of particles from a _____ concentration to a ____ concentration
Name 2 different factors that can affect the rate of diffusion 26. Name 2 different factors that can affect the rate of diffusion
Osmosis is the movement of ______ particles 27. Osmosis is the movement of ______ particles
28. Hypotonic, Isotonic, Hypertonic _________ - the concentration of solutes is the same outside and inside the cell __________ - the concentration of solutes is higher outside than inside the cell _________ - the concentration of solute is lower outside than inside the cell
How does active transport differ to diffusion? 29. How does active transport differ to diffusion?
30. Give an example of where active transport is important in plants or animals
31. Each cell in the human body has _ _ chromosomes which is the same as _ _ pairs
The process where new cells are made is called _______ 32. The process where new cells are made is called _______
The 2 new cells are genetically _________ to the original cell 33. The 2 new cells are genetically _________ to the original cell
Mitosis is necessary for gr_ _ _ _ and re_ _ _ _ 34. Mitosis is necessary for gr_ _ _ _ and re_ _ _ _
What are the two types of stem cells are where are they found? 35. What are the two types of stem cells are where are they found?
Give two reasons why someone may be against stem cell use 36. Give two reasons why someone may be against stem cell use
Give two reasons why someone may be for stem cell use 37. Give two reasons why someone may be for stem cell use
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What is the equation for calculating the magnification of an object? 1. What is the equation for calculating the magnification of an object?
What is the equation for calculating the magnification of an object? 1. What is the equation for calculating the magnification of an object? Magnification x Actual Image Magnification = Image Actual
2. A light microscope uses a beam of ______ to form an image An electron microscope uses a beam of _______ to form an image
2. A light microscope uses a beam of ______ to form an image An electron microscope uses a beam of _______ to form an image Light Electrons
Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2,000,000 times? 3. Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2,000,000 times?
Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2,000,000 times? 3. Which microscope can magnify objects up to 2,000,000 times? Electron microscope
4. A student measured the diameter of a human capillary on a micrograph. The image measures 5mm and the student knows the magnification is x1000. How many micrometres is the diameter of the capillary
4. A student measured the diameter of a human capillary on a micrograph. The image measures 5mm and the student knows the magnification is x1000. How many micrometres is the diameter of the capillary Magnification x Actual Image Image = 5mm Image = 5000µm Magnification = 1000 Image ÷ magnification = actual 5000 ÷ 1000 = 5µm
5. Which organelle matches this definition? Controls the activities of the cell
5. Which organelle matches this definition? Controls the activities of the cell Nucleus
6. Which organelle matches this definition? Liquid gel where most of the chemical reactions needed for life take place
6. Which organelle matches this definition? Liquid gel where most of the chemical reactions needed for life take place Cytoplasm
7. Which organelle matches this definition? Controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell
7. Which organelle matches this definition? Controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell Cell membrane
8. Which organelle matches this definition? Where aerobic respiration takes place
8. Which organelle matches this definition? Where aerobic respiration takes place Mitochondria
9. Which organelle matches this definition? Where protein synthesis takes place
9. Which organelle matches this definition? Where protein synthesis takes place Ribosomes
10. Which organelle matches this definition? Contains the green substance chlorophyll
10. Which organelle matches this definition? Contains the green substance chlorophyll Chloroplast
11. Which organelle matches this definition? Space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap
11. Which organelle matches this definition? Space in the cytoplasm filled with cell sap Vacuole
12. Which organelle matches this definition? Strengthens the cells and gives it support (made of cellulose)
12. Which organelle matches this definition? Strengthens the cells and gives it support (made of cellulose) Cell wall
13. Name one organelle that is present in an animal cell but not in a plant cell
13. Name one organelle that is present in an animal cell but not in a plant cell Trick question!
14. Name one organelle that is present in an plant cell but not in a animal cell
Chloroplast, cell wall, vacuole 14. Name one organelle that is present in an plant cell but not in a animal cell Chloroplast, cell wall, vacuole
Name a type of plant cell that is unlikely to have any chloroplasts 15. Name a type of plant cell that is unlikely to have any chloroplasts
Name a type of plant cell that is unlikely to have any chloroplasts 15. Name a type of plant cell that is unlikely to have any chloroplasts Root hair cell,
Animal and plant cells are examples of _________ cells 16. Animal and plant cells are examples of _________ cells
Animal and plant cells are examples of _________ cells 16. Animal and plant cells are examples of _________ cells Eukaryote
Bacteria are a type of _________ cell 17. Bacteria are a type of _________ cell Cell membrane Slime capsule Cell wall Cytoplasm Genetic material Plasmids Flagella
Bacteria are a type of _________ cell 17. Bacteria are a type of _________ cell Prokaryote Cell membrane Slime capsule Cell wall Cytoplasm Genetic material Plasmids Flagella
Name one difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells 18. Name one difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells Cell membrane Slime capsule Cell wall Cytoplasm Genetic material Plasmids Flagella
Name one difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells 18. Eukaryote cells have a nucleus, prokaryote cells do not Cell membrane Slime capsule Cell wall Cytoplasm Genetic material Plasmids Flagella
Name 2 ways that sperm cells are adapted for their job 19. Name 2 ways that sperm cells are adapted for their job
Name 2 ways that sperm cells are adapted for their job 19. Name 2 ways that sperm cells are adapted for their job Tail to help move towards egg Middle section full of mitochondria which provide energy for the tail Tip of the sperm (acrosome) contains enzymes to break down the outer layer of the egg Large nucleus which contains the genetic information to be passed on
Name 1 way that nerve cells are adapted for their job 20. Name 1 way that nerve cells are adapted for their job
Name 1 way that nerve cells are adapted for their job 20. Name 1 way that nerve cells are adapted for their job Lots of dendrites to make connections to other nerve cells Axon carries nerve impulses from one place to another Synapses contain lots of mitochondria to provide energy for transmitter chemicals
Name 1 way that muscle cells are adapted for their job 21. Name 1 way that muscle cells are adapted for their job
Name 1 way that muscle cells are adapted for their job 21. Name 1 way that muscle cells are adapted for their job Many mitochondria to provide energy to the cells Can store glycogen for respiration
How is the differentiation of cells different in plant and animals? 22. How is the differentiation of cells different in plant and animals?
How is the differentiation of cells different in plant and animals? 22. How is the differentiation of cells different in plant and animals? Animal cells differentiate at relatively early stages in development whereas plant cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout life
Name 1 way that root hair cells are adapted for their job 23. Name 1 way that root hair cells are adapted for their job
Name 1 way that root hair cells are adapted for their job 23. Name 1 way that root hair cells are adapted for their job Large surface area for water uptake Many mitochondria for active transport of minerals
24. Name 1 way that photosynthetic cells (palisade) are adapted for their job
24. Name 1 way that photosynthetic cells (palisade) are adapted for their job Contain lots of chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll that absorb light Near the surface of leaves in a continuous line to absorb as much light as possible Large permanent vacuole to keep the cells rigid and the leaf spread out
25. Diffusion is the movement of particles from a _____ concentration to a ____ concentration
25. Diffusion is the movement of particles from a _____ concentration to a ____ concentration High Low
Name 2 different factors that can affect the rate of diffusion 26. Name 2 different factors that can affect the rate of diffusion
Name 2 different factors that can affect the rate of diffusion 26. Name 2 different factors that can affect the rate of diffusion Difference in concentration Temperature Surface area
Osmosis is the movement of ______ particles 27. Osmosis is the movement of ______ particles
Osmosis is the movement of ______ particles 27. Osmosis is the movement of ______ particles Water
28. Hypotonic, Isotonic, Hypertonic _________ - the concentration of solutes is the same outside and inside the cell __________ - the concentration of solutes is higher outside than inside the cell _________ - the concentration of solute is lower outside than inside the cell
28. Isotonic Hypertonic Hypotonic Hypotonic, Isotonic, Hypertonic _________ - the concentration of solutes is the same outside and inside the cell __________ - the concentration of solutes is higher outside than inside the cell _________ - the concentration of solute is lower outside than inside the cell Isotonic Hypertonic Hypotonic
How does active transport differ to diffusion? 29. How does active transport differ to diffusion?
How does active transport differ to diffusion? 29. How does active transport differ to diffusion? Active transport requires energy, diffusion does not Active transport is against concentration gradient, diffusion is along concentration gradient
30. Give an example of where active transport is important in plants or animals
30. Give an example of where active transport is important in plants or animals Plants use active transport to move minerals ions from the soil into the roots against a concentration gradient Glucose is actively absorbed out of the gut into the blood against a concentration gradient
31. Each cell in the human body has _ _ chromosomes which is the same as _ _ pairs
31. Each cell in the human body has _ _ chromosomes which is the same as _ _ pairs 46 23
The process where new cells are made is called _______ 32. The process where new cells are made is called _______
The process where new cells are made is called _______ 32. The process where new cells are made is called _______ Mitosis
The 2 new cells are genetically _________ to the original cell 33. The 2 new cells are genetically _________ to the original cell
The 2 new cells are genetically _________ to the original cell 33. The 2 new cells are genetically _________ to the original cell Identical
Mitosis is necessary for gr_ _ _ _ and re_ _ _ _ 34. Mitosis is necessary for gr_ _ _ _ and re_ _ _ _
Mitosis is necessary for gr_ _ _ _ and re_ _ _ _ 34. Mitosis is necessary for gr_ _ _ _ and re_ _ _ _ o w t h p a i r
What are the two types of stem cells are where are they found? 35. What are the two types of stem cells are where are they found?
What are the two types of stem cells are where are they found? 35. What are the two types of stem cells are where are they found? Adult stem cells found in bone marrow Embryo stem cells from human embryos
Give two reasons why someone may be against stem cell use 36. Give two reasons why someone may be against stem cell use
Give two reasons why someone may be against stem cell use 36. Give two reasons why someone may be against stem cell use Embryo cannot give permission Embryonic stem cells may cause cancer as they divide rapidly Adult stem cells might be infected with viruses Lots of money and time is wasted on stem cells that could be used to research cures to diseases
Give two reasons why someone may be for stem cell use 37. Give two reasons why someone may be for stem cell use
Give two reasons why someone may be for stem cell use 37. Give two reasons why someone may be for stem cell use Many embryo stem cells come from abortions or spare embryos from fertility treatment Scientists have only been working with stem cells for 20 years May be able to treat conditions such as paralysis and diabetes