Characteristics of Life
Scientists
Classification
Cell Organelles
Miscellaneous
100
True or false? An object must exhibit ALL of the characteristics of living things in order to be considered living.
TRUE
100
A scientist is...
someone who studies science.
100
Which of the following would you use to identify an organism?
a. a domain
b. a controlled experiment
c. a taxonomic key
d. a eukaryote
c. a taxonomic key
100
In a cell this organelle is the control center. DNA is located here.
Nucleus
100
Which of the following belongs to the kingdom, Plantae?
a. Daffodil
b. Yeast
c. Lactobacillus
d. Black Mold
a. Daffodil
200
Spontaneous generation is a mistaken idea because living things
can only come from other living things.
200
Francesco Redi disproved what theory using meat?
Spontaneous Generation
200
What is taxonomy?
the scientific study of how living things are classified
200
In a cell this organelle produces energy.
Mitochondria
200
The part of the microscope that moves the stage
quickly up and down and is used to focus the
image under low power is the ______________.
Coarse Adjustment
300
A plant grows toward the light. The plant’s action is an example of..
A RESPONSE to a stimuli.
300
Robert Hooke contributed what to the scientific community?
He discovered cells using a microscope.
300
Why do scientists organize living things into groups?
so that the organisms are easier to study
300
This organelle controls what passes in and out of the cell.
Cell membrane
300
A dog’s cell would NOT contain which of the following?
a. cell wall
b. nucleus
c. cytoplasm
d. ribosome
A. Cell Wall
400
Homeostasis refers to an organism’s ability to
maintain stable internal conditions
400
Anton van Leuwenhoek used a simple of pond water and discovered what?
microorganisms (protists, bacteria), living beings he characterized as “animalcules” (little animals)
400
An organism’s scientific name consists of
its genus name and its species name.
400
Which organelle is being pointed to above?
Nucleus
400
Which of the following is an example of development?
a. A baby gaining 3 lbs
b. A flower being cut for an arrangement
c. A fish gaining 1 cm in length
d. A tadpole becoming a frog
d. A tadpole becoming a frog
500
Name all 6 characteristics of life.
What is cellular organization, reproduction, response to stimuli, energy use, similar chemicals and growth and development. Homeostasis could also be an answer.
500
Carolus Linnaeus made what contribution to science?
He created binomial nomenclature (two-part naming system) to aid in naming and identifying organisms.
500
What is the correct order of the levels of classification?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
500
Which organelle is being pointed to above?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
500
Which scientific name is written correctly?
a. Acer Saccharum
b. Acer saccharum
c. Acer saccharum
d. Acer Saccharum
c. Acer saccharum