Cells
Levels of Organisation
The Five Kingdoms
100

What cell part acts as the "boss" of the cell, telling it what to do and holding all the important information?

The Nucleus

100

What are the tiny building blocks of all living things?

Cells

100

Into how many big groups do scientists classify all living things?

Five

200

What is the jelly-like substance inside a cell that helps it keep its shape?

Cytoplasm

200

What do similar cells form when they team up to create layers?

Tissues

200

Which kingdom includes unicellular, super-tiny organisms?

Monera Kingdom
300

Which cell structure controls the movement of substances in and out of cells?

Cell membrane

300

The heart, skin, and stomach are all examples of what level of organization?

Organs

300

What are the two main groups that make up the Animal kingdom?

Vertebrates and Invertebrates

400

Name the two cell structures present in plant cells that are NOT found in animal cells.

Chloroplasts and the Cell wall

400

What term describes living things like bacteria that are made up of only one cell?

Unicellular

400

What kingdom contains unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms?

Protist Kingdom

500

What is the main function of chloroplasts, and what two ingredients do they use to perform it?

To help the plant make food using sunlight and water.

500

What are the 5 levels of organization in multicellular organisms, ordered from simplest to most complex?

Cell > Tissue > Organ > System > Organism

500

Why are fungi NOT classified as plants, even though many people think they are?

Fungi cannot make their own food; they must break down other things for energy.