Name Date Per

Life Science
Ch. 3 Summative Assessment
Cell Structure and Function
2012/2013 Cover Sheet
/90 points

Science Ethics Policies

LA PAZITIVE TEST TAKING PROCEDURES

1. Nothing on your desks except test taking materials (pencils and a cover sheet) and your RC book.
2. Review and sign test form before starting test.
3. ABSOLUTELY no communication with peers, verbal or otherwise, at any time during the test
taking period. No exceptions!
4. Keep your answers covered and keep your eyes on your own paper.
5. Raise your hand if you have a question or you need to get out of your seat.
6. Once the tests have been passed out, you may not get into your backpack.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN A “0” ON THE TEST AND AN ETHICS
VIOLATION

Read and follow the directions below before you start your test.
After you have read this policy, please write “I understand that this assessment is rigorous, learning is
difficult, and failure is common, but hard work will help. I will always try to do my best work and
the work I do will be my own.” and sign your name below.

Signature Date
Completion
Complete each statement using a vocabulary word or words.

1) Cells are the basic units of structure and __________________________ in living things.
2) According to the cell theory, all organisms are made of __________________________.
3) The nucleus of a cell has thin strands of ____________________________ that contain genetic material.
4) Small grain-like bodies called ___________________________ produce proteins inside cells.
5) Organelles known as ____________________ contain chemicals that break down food particles and old cell parts.
6) A support structure found in plant cells but not in animal cells is the cell __________________________.
7) Sugars and starches are examples of organic compounds known as __________________________.
8) DNA and RNA belong to the group of organic compounds known as _______________ __________________.
9) Small molecules called __________________ __________________ make up proteins.
10) The diffusion of ___________________ molecules through a selectively permeable membrane is called osmosis.
11) Unlike passive transport, active transport requires the cell to use its own __________________________.
12) Your heart is made up of many groups of tissues that are working together, therefore, it is considered a(n)
____________________.
13) Energy from sunlight captured by____________________________in plant cells enable plants to convert energy
into food.
14) A cell with a low concentration of oxygen gains oxygen from an area of higher oxygen concentration through
the process of _________________________.

15) A cell with a low concentration of water gains water from an area of higher water concentration through the
process of ___________________________.
16) Just as humans have organs to help their bodies carry out functions, an individual cell has
__________________________ to do specific jobs for the cell.

Multiple Choice
Circle the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. There is only one answer for
each question.

17) The invention of the microscope made it possible for people to discover
A. plants. B. skin. C. animals. D. cells.
18) Which of the following statements is part of the cell theory?
A. Only plants are composed of cells. C. Cells can be produced from nonliving matter.
B. All cells are produced from other cells. D. Cells are one of several different and basic units of
structure and function in living things.