Characteristics Of Life
Cells
Levels Of Organization
Organ Systems
Genetics
100
What makes something considered a living thing?
The characteristics of life
100
A. Mitochondria
B. Lysosome
C. Cytoplasm
D. Chloroplasts
D. Chloroplasts
100
Which list shows the levels of organization in a complex organism, starting from the smallest to largest level?
A cell → organ → tissue → organ system → organism
B organism → organ system → organ → cell → tissue
C cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism
D organism → organ system → organ → cell → tissue
C cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism
100
What organ system is MOST responsible for the function of blood pumping and oxygen transport?
A. The Nervous System
B. Digestive System
C. Respiratory System
D. Circulatory/Cardiovascular System
D. Circulatory/Cardiovascular System
100
Which of the following is an example of the genotype Homozygous recessive?
A DD
B pp
C Rr
D AA
B pp
200
How many characteristics of life are there?
8
200
While playing tag, a student scrapes their knee. Which explanation BEST describes the organelles that work together for the skin to heal after being cut?
A The mitochondria provide the energy for the cytoplasm to undergo the process of cellular reproduction.
B The cell membrane controls the amount of energy released so that the lysosomes can give the command for cellular reproduction.
C The chloroplasts provide nutrients for the cell membrane to give instructions to the other organelles so that cellular reproduction can occur.
D The nucleus gives instructions to begin cellular reproduction, and the mitochondria makes the energy necessary for the process.
D The nucleus gives instructions to begin cellular reproduction, and the mitochondria makes the energy necessary for the process.
200
Blood consists of many different types of cells. These cells work together to keep a person's blood healthy. Which of the following best classifies blood?
A Tissue
B Organ
C Organ system
D Organism
A Tissue
200
The human body creates more carbon dioxide while exercising than when it is at rest. Which of the following best explains how the systems in the human body work together to maintain homeostasis and remove excess carbon dioxide?
A The circulatory system takes in less carbon dioxide, and the lungs transport more oxygen to and from the tissues.
B The respiratory system takes in more oxygen, and the blood transports the oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
C The respiratory system takes in less carbon dioxide, and the heart pumps more oxygen to and from the tissues.
D The circulatory system takes in more oxygen, and the skin transports the oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
B The respiratory system takes in more oxygen, and the blood transports the oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.
200
For a recessive trait like short height to show, what genotype must be expressed?
A Homozygous Dominant
B Heterozygous
C Mendelian
D Homozygous Recessive
D Homozygous Recessive
300
Name the characteristics of life
One or more cells, Grows and develops, Responds to environment, Maintains Homeostasis, Reproduces, Contains DNA, Adapts or Evolves, and Has Energy
300
What kind of cell is pictured? What does the number 10 represent?
A. Plant Cell, Cytoplasm
B. Animal Cell, Cell Membrane
C. Animal Cell, Cytoplasm
D. Plant Cell, Cell Wall
C. Animal Cell, Cytoplasm
300
Is this statement true or false? Organism is NOT the largest level of organization
True
False
False, it is the largest level
300
Which of these functions would be most impacted if the Muscular System stopped working properly?
A. Energy Production
B. Movement
C. Waste Removal
D. Signal Sending and Information Receiving
B. Movement
300
What makes up our DNA and is expressed in punnett squares as alleles?
A Genes
B DNA
C Traits
D Phenotype
A Genes
400
Of the statements listed below, what is NOT a characteristic of life?
Grow and Develop
Maintain Homeostasis
One or More Cells
Move and Breathe
Move and Breathe
400
If you're looking under a microscope at both an animal cell and plant cell, what organelles would you see in BOTH types of cells? Select all that apply
A Nucleus
B Cell Wall
C Chloroplasts
D Cell Membrane
A Nucleus and D Cell Membrane
400
Of the levels listed below, what is NOT level of organization
Cell
Tissues
Organ
Atom
Atom
400
Which is an example of an organ system functioning?
A the compartments that make up the liver and control its function
B lungs taking in oxygen
C the brain, spinal cord, and nerves working together to send and receive messages
D the lining of the intestine
C the brain, spinal cord, and nerves working together to send and receive messages
400
Which of the following is an example of the genotype Homozygous Dominant?
A Dd
B pp
C Rr
D LL
D LL
500
A paramecium is a living thing made up of one cell. When placed in freshwater, water rushes into the paramecium. The paramecium responds by pumping water out of its cell so it does not burst. Which two characteristics of life does the paramecium MOST show in this scenario?
A grow and develop & evolve over time
B made up of at least one cell & reproduce
C maintain homeostasis & respond to stimulus
D contain DNA & obtain and use materials and energy
C maintain homeostasis & respond to stimulus
500
Which of the following organelles does an animal cell NOT have? Select all that apply
A Mitochondria
B Cell Wall
C Cell Membrane
D Chloroplasts
E Lysosomes
B Cell Wall and D Chloroplasts
500
The picture shows a starfish.
Which of the following is the lowest level of organization in the starfish?
A Cell
B Tissue
C Organ
D Organism
A Cell
500
Which of the following organ systems primarily assist in the removal of waste? Select all that apply.
A Digestive System
B Muscular System
C Immune System
D Excretory System
E Respiratory System
A and D
500
Use the Punnett squares below to answer the questions that follow.
What should be in the box labeled X?
A a
B Aa
C AA
D aa
What should be in the box labeled X?
B Aa