Science and Health 5

Quiz # 3
June 24, 2011

b. 3 functions of a nucleus.
c. 3 components of a chromosome

Directions: Write the word and/or words that is being identified.

_________________1. It is the building block of
all matter.
_________________2. A jelly like substance
that surrounds the nucleus and contains
the mitochondria, lysosomes and
vacuoles.
_________________3. They are thin, long and
threadlike structures which contain the
DNA, RNA and a number of proteins.
_________________4. Each pair of
chromosomes in our body is represented
by a number except for pair 23. What
letters are used to represent chromosome
pair 23?
_________________5. A new cell that is formed
when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell
and a new individual is formed.
_________________6. The ability of a cell to
produce an exact copy of itself by a
process called cellular division.
_________________7. What do you call the
new cells produced in meiosis which
contains only 23 chromosomes or half as
many chromosomes as the old cell.
_________________8. The DNA serves as the
blueprint that enables the cells to make
an exact copy of themselves and to make
another individual of the same species.
What does DNA stands for?
_________________9. They are fluid-filled
membranes for storing food and expelling
wastes.
_________________10. He first discovered cell
in 1665 when he observed a sliced cork
under a microscope.
_________________11. Pair of sex chromosomes
that represents the male gender.
Directions: Enumerate the following.
a. 3 parts of a cell.

Science and Health 5

Quiz # 3
June 24, 2011
Directions: Write the word and/or words that is being identified.
_________________12. It is the building block of
all matter.
_________________13. A jelly like substance
that surrounds the nucleus and contains
the mitochondria, lysosomes and
vacuoles.
_________________14. They are thin, long and
threadlike structures which contain the
DNA, RNA and a number of proteins.
_________________15. Each pair of
chromosomes in our body is represented
by a number except for pair 23. What
letters are used to represent chromosome
pair 23?
_________________16. A new cell that is formed
when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell
and a new individual is formed.
_________________17. The ability of a cell to
produce an exact copy of itself by a
process called cellular division.
_________________18. What do you call the
new cells produced in meiosis which
contains only 23 chromosomes or half as
many chromosomes as the old cell.
_________________19. The DNA serves as the
blueprint that enables the cells to make
an exact copy of themselves and to make
another individual of the same species.
What does DNA stands for?

_________________20. They are fluid-filled

membranes for storing food and expelling
wastes.
_________________21. He first discovered cell
in 1665 when he observed a sliced cork
under a microscope.
_________________22. Pair of sex chromosomes
that represents the male gender.

Directions: Enumerate the following.

d. 3 parts of a cell.
e. 3 functions of a nucleus.
f. 3 components of a chromosome