
Cells and Microorganisms Review
Quiz by Gabriana Simmons
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A student collects a sample of pond water in a jar to observe the microscopic algae that live in the water . The student then places a drop of the pond water on a microscope slide and observes it under a microscope . The drawings below show what the student observed in the jar and on the slide .Which claim is supported by evidence in the drawings?

Marco's mother tells him that he should wash his hands often with soap and water. Marco knows that washing his hands can help prevent the spread of microorganisms.Why is it important not to spread microorganisms?
Which of the following is true about microorganisms and disease?
Harmful microorganisms often enter the body through the eyes, nose, or mouth. These microorganisms can
Tanya thinks that bacteria can be harmful to humans. She learned that E. coli is a bacteria that is found in the intestines of humans. She also learned that different strains of E. coli affect the intestines differently. Which effect of E. coli supports Tanya's claim that bacteria can be harmful to humans?
Humans sometimes become infected with bacteria, fungi, or parasites. How do these organisms cause disease in the humans they infect?
The picture below shows what Rosa observed when she used a tool to look at a plant leaf. Which statement best describes the tool Rosa used and what she learned from the leaf
Which of these pictures most likely shows part of an object that has been magnified?
An amoeba is a living thing that is made up of only one cell. It is too small to see with just your eyes.What tool could be used to see an amoeba?
All organisms are made up of one or more cells.Which tool is used to observe cells and the structures within?
Which part of a cell is the cell's control center?
Which of the following gives a plant cell its strong structure and definite shape?
The fluid substance that holds the organelles of the cell is called the _______.
What function does the membrane perform in an animal cell?
Plant cells are green, and animal cells are not. This is because plant cells contain _______, and animal cells do not.
The picture shows a plant cell. Use the picture to answer the questions that follow. What is the structure labeled W?

Four students created cell models.Which student's model is correct?

The picture below shows the structure of two cells. Which sentence explains why the shape and structure of the two cells are different?

Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells?
The diagram shows the simple models that Clarissa is creating for her school project. Clarissa needs to label the cell structures in her diagram. What structure will she label only on the plant cell?
