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1
Hooke, Lamark, and Dutrochet are all credited with developing the
A)animalcule theory.
B)light microscope.
C)electron microscope.
D)cell theory.
2
The term "spontaneous generation" refers to the theory that animals can originate from dust.
A)True
B)False
3
________ use such high magnification that even atoms are discernable.
A)Transmission electron microscopes
B)Scanning tunneling microscopes
C)Scanning electron microscopes
D)Stereomicroscopes
4
The root word "karyon" in the terms "prokaryotic" and "eukayotic" refers to the presence or absence of a cell wall.
A)True
B)False
5
Small metabolites, such as sugar and ions, pass between plant cells via _______.
A)plasmodesmata
B)middle lamella
C)lignin
D)microtubules
6
Which structure is composed of phospholipids and regulates the movement of substances in and out of cells?
A)plasmodesmata
B)endoplasmic reticulum
C)plasma membrane
D)nucleus
7
The endoplasmic reticulum and ribosomes are both involved in the formation, storage, and transportation of DNA.
A)True
B)False
8
_______ are plastids containing carotenoid pigments, and _______ are plastids containing starches.
A)Proplastids, chromoplasts
B)Elaioplasts, chloroplasts
C)Chromoplasts, amyloplasts
D)Chloroplasts, elaioplasts
9
The cristae found in peroxisomes greatly increase the enzyme activity needed to convert fats to carbohydrates.
A)True
B)False
10
Which of the following is not found in cell sap?
A)carotenes
B)anthocyanins
C)organic acids
D)soluble proteins
E)none of the above
11
Microtubules are involved in the movement of flagella and cilia, as well as in cell division.
A)True
B)False
12
In which interval of interphase is DNA duplicated?
A)G1
B)S
C)G2
D)Mitosis
13
During cell division spindle fibers attach themselves to the _______ located on the chromosomes.
A)stigma
B)microfilament
C)cytoskeleton
D)kinetochore
14
Cell plate formation and the reformation of the nuclear envelope are features of metaphase.
A)True
B)False
15
Which of the following is generally absent from animal cells?
A)centrioles
B)vacuoles
C)plasmodesmata
D)cell membrane
E)B and C are correct







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