Cells What will happen if the concentration of water inside a cell is higher than the concentration of water outside a cell? Water will move out of the cell. Prem finds an unusual object on the forest floor. After he examines it under a microscope and performs several lab tests, he concludes that the object is a living thing. Which of the following observations most likely led to Prem’s conclusion? Prem saw cells in the object. Which term describes “one or more cells that carry out all of the processes needed to sustain life”? organism What term describes the smallest unit that can perform all of the functions necessary for life? A single cell Jayden knows that multicellular organisms are more complex than unicellular organisms. Which of the following is a characteristic of multicellular organisms? Having specialized cells. According to Theodor Schwann, all parts of organisms are made up of which of the following? cells What is a plant organ responsible for trapping light energy to make food? leaf. What system is shown Digestive system Where does the exchange of materials in and out of a cell take place? At the cell membrane Homeostasis is necessary for a cell to survive. What is the definition of homeostasis? The maintenance of a stable internal environment. In one type of cell division, a single cell forms two new cells. This process is called mitosis. What is a reason that human skin cells frequently undergo mitosis? to replace dead or damaged skin cells. Organisms can respond to changes in their environment in order to maintain a balance, called homeostasis. What does a tree do to maintain homeostasis during the winter months? Loses leaves. Cells must be able to perform certain functions in order to survive. Which of the following must all cells do to survive? obtain energy Even when it is cold outside, the human body maintains an internal temperature of 37 °C. Which term describes the maintenance of a stable internal condition? homeostasis What is mitosis? the process in which a cell divides and forms two identical nuclei Jorge looks through a microscope and concludes that the cells he observes are eukaryotic cells. Which of the following structures did Jorge most likely observe before making his conclusion? nucleus What describes cellular respiration? It is the process that breaks down sugars to release energy. What structures surround cells? Cell wall and cell membrane What is the main function of chloroplasts in a plant cell? They perform photosynthesis. A person has about 200 different kinds of cells, each specialized to do a particular job. This means that the person is multicellular You are made up of about 100 trillion cells; however, you began as a single cell A ____ keep(s) the cytoplasm inside and allow nutrients in and waste products out. cell membrane ____ is what makes chloroplasts green. chlorophyll