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3 Review: Cell Processes

Name________________________________________ Date________________ Hour________
Using the word list below, write the term that matches each description.
active transport
diffusion
metabolism
organic compound

producers
passive transport
consumers
exocytosis

equilibrium
endocytosis
osmosis
carbohydrates

protein
lipids
photosynthesis
respiration

____________________________ 1. the total of all activities of an organism

____________________________ 2. organisms that make their own food
____________________________ 3. organic compound made up of simple and complex sugars
____________________________ 4. compound that contains carbon
____________________________ 5. movement of molecules without the use of energy
____________________________ 6. movement of molecules from an area where there are many to
to where there are less
____________________________ 7. passive transport of water by diffusion
____________________________ 8. organisms that cannot make their own food
____________________________ 9. when molecules of a substance are spread evenly throughout a
space
____________________________ 10. the process by which plants convert light energy into glucose.
____________________________ 11. when glucose is broken down to release energyour lab
yesterday
____________________________ 12. when large molecules move into the cell
____________________________ 13. organic compound made up of fats and oils
____________________________ 14. when large molecules move out of the cell
____________________________ 15. organic compound that helps to repair damaged cells
____________________________ 16. movement of molecules with energy

17. Write the chemical formula for photosynthesis.

______________ + ____________+ ___________

______________ + _____________

18. What does it mean when I say a cell has a selectively permeable membrane?

19. Which of the following organisms in a pond system can transform light energy into
carbohydrates?
a. Insect
b. Frog
c. Water lily
d. Small fish

20. Matthew made a list of similar ways cells function in all organisms. His list included
reproducing, making food, removing waste, and taking in oxygen. Which item on his list is
incorrect?
a. Reproducing
b. Making food
c. Removing waste
d. Taking in oxygen
21. Which evidence supports the fact that plants use the food they have produced?
a. Trees provide food for birds by producing seeds and berries.
b. A tulip begins growing each spring using energy stored in its leaves.
c. A germinating seed shrivels as the growing seedling uses its stored food.
d. Tomatoes can be made into sauce, stored in jars, and used for making pizza.

22. Which raw material is used by plants to produce carbohydrates, proteins and fats?
a. Carbon dioxide
b. Methane
c. Nitrogen
d. Oxygen
23. Which of the following observations provides evidence that plants store energy?
a. A plant will turn yellow and die if left in the dark.
b. Plants grow better in soil that contains fertilizer

c. An apple will shrivel if left in the sun

d. A peanut will burn and give off heat.

24. How do plants use the Suns energy?

a. Plants take in molecules of sunlight as food.
b. Plants obtain food directly from the Suns light.
c. Plants produce food using the Suns light energy.
d. Plants use the Suns heat energy to produce food.

For the following statements, write T for true and F for false. In addition, rewrite the false statements to
make them true.
_____ 25. The energy from all living things ultimately comes from the sun.
_____ 26. Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of plants.
_____ 27. Plants release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
_____ 28. When oxygen levels run low, organisms can still get a small burst of energy through
fermentation.
_____ 29. If you wanted a large amount of energy for gym class the next day, you should eat a meal
high in protein and fats the night before.
_____ 30. Fruits are a great source of complex carbohydrates.
_____ 32. Complex carbohydrates are a great nutrient to help heal muscle cells after a workout.
_____ 33. Lipids are made up of fats and oils.
_____ 34. Fats are liquid at room temperature while oils are solid at room temperature.
_____ 35. The energy our bodies get from glucose is called DNA.
_____ 36. If you ate some yogurt and a handful of peanuts for a snack, you are getting protein.
_____ 37. Plants and animals both use glucose to make energy to grow and function.
_____ 38. Plants store large amounts of extra glucose in their leaves for use during the winter.
39. On the way home from a recent volleyball game, the middle school girls team stopped to eat at
McDonalds. Several players commented that they had a great meal of protein and carbs after eating
chicken nuggets and french fries. Other players disagreed with them and said that they actually had

more fats and oils than protein and carbs. Which group of players was correctexplain your
answer?