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- 1. Multiple Choice
An organism is best described as...
something that was once living, but no longer is
something that was never alive and never will be alive
any living thing
something that moves
- 2. Multiple Choice
Select the option that is NOT one of the 8 characteristics of an organism.
exchanges gases
eats food
needs water
uses Energy
grows
- 3. Multiple Choice
Select the option that is NOT one of the 8 characteristics of an organism.
moves
needs and responds to the environment
reproduces
eliminates waste
made of cells
- 4. Multiple Choice
_____ are the smallest unit of structure and function in an organism. They are the building blocks of all living things.
atoms
cells
molecules
organelles
- 5. Multiple Choice
Check off the THREE parts of Cell Theory.
All living things are made of cells.
The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
Cells are made out of organelles.
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
There is more than one type of cell.
- 6. Multiple Choice
True or False: Organisms that are unicellular are made of many different types of cells.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
True or False: Bacteria is an example of a unicellular organism.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Cells have specific structures to help them carry out functions. Select the description that best describes how structure and function are different.
Function is the way a cell is shaped and built, while structure is the job the cell carries out.
Structure and function are the same.
Structure is the way a cell is shaped and built, while function is the job the cell carries out.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What are the "mini organs" inside of a cell that perform specific functions for the cell?
organelles
atoms
organs
molecules
- 10. Multiple Choice
Plant and animal cells are classified as eukaryotic cells because...
genetic material (DNA) is located inside the nucleus.
genetic material (DNA) is NOT located inside the nucleus.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Bacteria is considered a prokaryotic cell because...
genetic material (DNA) is located inside the nucleus.
genetic material (DNA) is NOT located inside the nucleus.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which organelle contains the DNA and controls the cell?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which organelle is gel-like substance which contains and helps hold all the cells organelles?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which organelle is a layer which surrounds and protects the cell, regulating what goes in and out?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
nucleus
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which type of cells carries messages throughout the body by sending electrical signals?
red blood cells
white blood cells
neurons
muscle cells
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which type of cells contracts and expands like a rubber band?
red blood cells
white blood cells
neurons
muscle cells
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which types of cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body?
red blood cells
white blood cells
neurons
muscle cells
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which types of cells protect the body from infections against bacteria and viruses?
red blood cells
white blood cells
neurons
muscle cells
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