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1

Who was the first microscopist to view an outline of cells?
A)Janssen
B)Robert Hooke
C)Leeuwenhoek
D)Matthias Schleiden
2

True or false: The cell theory was firmly established in the nineteenth century and has not changed since.
A)True
B)False
3

The cells of the Eukarya can grow larger than the cells of the Bacteria or the Archaea because:
A)the Eukarya are more advanced
B)the Eukarya have existed on Earth longer
C)the Eukarya have membranous organelles
D)none of the Eukarya are unicellular
4

True or false: The bacteria as a group consist of only a few species.
A)True
B)False
5

Bacteria that have cell walls with thick layers of peptidoglycan are:
A)gram-positive
B)gram-negative
C)rod-shaped
D)spirilla
6

In what way are the Archaea more similar to the Eukarya than to the Bacteria?
A)share similar surface molecules
B)same nucleic acid composition
C)Archaea have histones with their genetic material.
D)share the same habitats
7

Membrane-bound compartments in eukaryotic cells are called:
A)organelles
B)tissues
C)organs
D)cytoplasm
8

True or false: The nucleus is surrounded by two layers of membrane.
A)True
B)False
9

The structure in which proteins and RNA are made into ribosomes is called the
A)nucleolus
B)nucleus
C)cytoplasm
D)rough endoplasmic reticulum
10

Membranous sac-like structures that are formed from the Golgi apparatus are called
A)mitochondria
B)Golgi complexes
C)vacuoles
D)vesicles
11

In which of the following cells would you expect to find the most mitochondria?
A)brain
B)stomach
C)liver
D)muscle
12

True or false: Mitochondria are inherited from the female parent.
A)True
B)False.
13

The function of the Golgi apparatus is to
A)degrade and recycle worn-out cell parts
B)produce energy
C)process and modify specific proteins
D)store pigments and carbohydrates
14

Where are lysosomal enzymes stored in the cell?
A)Golgi apparatus
B)rough endoplasmic reticulum
C)within the lysosomes
D)inner side of cell membrane
15

What is/are the function(s) of lysosomes?
A)engulf cellular debris
B)break down cholesterol
C)kill bacteria engulfed by white blood cells
D)All of these are correct.
16

What plant organelle serves a function similar to that of animal lysosomes?
A)central vacuole
B)chloroplasts
C)mitochondria
D)All of these are correct.
17

True or false: Only animal cells contain peroxisomes.
A)True
B)False
18

Peroxisomes function to
A)produce toxic compounds
B)concentrate acids
C)help the cell deal with toxins
D)help the cell defend against predators
19

What organelle temporarily stores or transports substances within the cell?
A)chloroplast
B)lysosome
C)nucleus
D)vesicle
20

The endosymbiont theory proposes that chloroplasts and mitochondria evolved from ________ and were engulfed by larger ________.
A)archaea; eukarya
B)bacteria; archaea
C)bacteria; eukarya
D)eukarya; bacteria
21

True or false: Genetic evidence does not substantiate the endosymbiont theory.
A)True.
B)False





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