BIOLOGY LAB MODULE 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
What does a cell use exocytosis for? - ANS to release substances from the cell
Which of the following is capable of converting light energy to chemical energy? -
ANS chloroplasts
Describe and order the steps to make a wet mount of your cheek cells. Mentally note which
steps were different from the Elodea wet mount steps (hint remember the use of stains). -
ANS 1. Put on gloves
2. Scrape cheek with a toothpick and rub onto slide
3. Stain check with methylene blue
4. Put cover slip on top of cheek cell specimen
As the total magnification increases, the field diameter _________ - ANS decreases
Match the cell structure or organelle to its function. - ANS Ribosomes - Synthesize proteins
cytoskeleton - provide shape and stability inside the cell
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,plasma membrane - protects the cell from its environment
nucleus - an organelle that contains DNA
mitochondria - generates the cell's energy
IF the field size is 0.5 mm what is the cell size (length) of EACH cell in (micrometer) um? -
ANS 83 um
Prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic cells possess - ANS ribosomes.
Choose the plant cell - ANS square one
The basic difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is that the prokaryotic cell -
ANS lacks a nuclear envelope.
Distance across this image is 350 micrometers. What type cells are these and what is their size?
- ANS bacteria, 5 micrometers
In metabolically active cells, you would expect to find a large number of - ANS mitochondria.
All cells possess all the following components EXCEPT - ANS nuclear membrane.
The Golgi packages materials into ________ for transport or export.The Golgi packages
materials into ________ for transport or export. - ANS vesicles
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, Cells containing a nucleus are ________ and cells without a nucleus are ________. -
ANS eukaryotes; prokaryotes
What are the three domains of life? Choose the three from the list below. - ANS archaea,
eukarya, bacteria
Given this data, determine the objective lens power. - ANS 40x
How many cells would fit across the microscope field of view shown? - ANS 6
This is a drawing of a Euglena, a common pond organism. To which kingdom does it belong? -
ANS protist
If the field diameter is 200 um and 100 cells fit across, the cell size is 0.2 um. - ANS false
Unlike animal cells, plant cells have ________ and ________. Unlike plant cells, animal cells
have ________. - ANS chloroplasts . . . cell walls . . . centrioles
A cell that lacks organelles is a(n) - ANS prokaryotic cell.
Match each cell structure below to the description that best describes its function. -
ANS Nucleus - contains DNA or Genetic Information
Endoplasmic Reticulum - plays a role in transporting molecules around the cell
Mitochondria - Manufactures the cell's energy (ATP)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
What does a cell use exocytosis for? - ANS to release substances from the cell
Which of the following is capable of converting light energy to chemical energy? -
ANS chloroplasts
Describe and order the steps to make a wet mount of your cheek cells. Mentally note which
steps were different from the Elodea wet mount steps (hint remember the use of stains). -
ANS 1. Put on gloves
2. Scrape cheek with a toothpick and rub onto slide
3. Stain check with methylene blue
4. Put cover slip on top of cheek cell specimen
As the total magnification increases, the field diameter _________ - ANS decreases
Match the cell structure or organelle to its function. - ANS Ribosomes - Synthesize proteins
cytoskeleton - provide shape and stability inside the cell
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,plasma membrane - protects the cell from its environment
nucleus - an organelle that contains DNA
mitochondria - generates the cell's energy
IF the field size is 0.5 mm what is the cell size (length) of EACH cell in (micrometer) um? -
ANS 83 um
Prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic cells possess - ANS ribosomes.
Choose the plant cell - ANS square one
The basic difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell is that the prokaryotic cell -
ANS lacks a nuclear envelope.
Distance across this image is 350 micrometers. What type cells are these and what is their size?
- ANS bacteria, 5 micrometers
In metabolically active cells, you would expect to find a large number of - ANS mitochondria.
All cells possess all the following components EXCEPT - ANS nuclear membrane.
The Golgi packages materials into ________ for transport or export.The Golgi packages
materials into ________ for transport or export. - ANS vesicles
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, Cells containing a nucleus are ________ and cells without a nucleus are ________. -
ANS eukaryotes; prokaryotes
What are the three domains of life? Choose the three from the list below. - ANS archaea,
eukarya, bacteria
Given this data, determine the objective lens power. - ANS 40x
How many cells would fit across the microscope field of view shown? - ANS 6
This is a drawing of a Euglena, a common pond organism. To which kingdom does it belong? -
ANS protist
If the field diameter is 200 um and 100 cells fit across, the cell size is 0.2 um. - ANS false
Unlike animal cells, plant cells have ________ and ________. Unlike plant cells, animal cells
have ________. - ANS chloroplasts . . . cell walls . . . centrioles
A cell that lacks organelles is a(n) - ANS prokaryotic cell.
Match each cell structure below to the description that best describes its function. -
ANS Nucleus - contains DNA or Genetic Information
Endoplasmic Reticulum - plays a role in transporting molecules around the cell
Mitochondria - Manufactures the cell's energy (ATP)
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