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8th - Cells Test

Quiz by Patty Wilson

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  • Q1
    What is the main difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?
    Sexual reproduction requires only one parent whereas asexual reproduction requires two.
    Sexual reproduction requires two parents whereas asexual reproduction requires only one.
    Only complex organisms reproduce sexually and only simple organisms reproduce sexually.
    Only complex organisms reproduce asexually and only simple organisms reproduce sexually.
    30s
  • Q2
    This organelle controls what goes in and out of the cell
    Nucleus
    Cell wall
    Cell Membrane
    Cytoplasm
    30s
  • Q3
    What are the 8 characteristics of life?
    Made of at least 1 cell, ability to reproduce, have a metabolism, homeostasis, contain DNA, response to stimuli, grow and develop, evolve/change over time.
    Made of at least 1 cell, ability to reproduce, have a metabolism, homeostasis, ability to move, response to stimuli, grow and develop, evolve/change over time.
    Made of at least 1 cell, ability to reproduce, have a metabolism, homeostasis, ability to move, response to stimuli, grow and develop, ability to breathe.
    Made of at least 1 cell, ability to reproduce, have a metabolism, homeostasis, contain DNA, response to stimuli, grow and develop, shed skin.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of these provides extra support for plant cells?
    Cell Membrane
    Ribosomes
    Cell Wall
    Flagella
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
    Requires a lot of energy and therefore produces small numbers of organisms.
    Requires two different parents so not all of the organisms will be able to reproduce due to competition.
    No genetic diversity means organisms are vulnerable to disease and environmental changes.
    Does not require much energy and therefore produces many offspring.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction?
    Requires two different parents so not all of the organisms will be able to reproduce due to competition.
    Does not require much energy and therefore produces many offspring.
    Requires a lot of energy and therefore produces small numbers of organisms.
    No genetic diversity means organisms are vulnerable to disease and environmental changes.
    30s
  • Q7
    Adinine in DNA always Pairs with
    cytocine
    guanine
    thymine
    benzine
    30s
  • Q8
    You have a virus that causes a fever and your body temperature goes up to 101 degrees F. Your body’s attempt to return to a normal temperature of 98.6 degrees F after the virus is gone is an example of which characteristic of life?
    Question Image
    Metabolism
    Homeostasis
    Autotrophy
    Evolution
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
    Only one parent is needed so all organisms can reproduce.
    Does not require much energy and therefore produces many offspring.
    Requires two different parents so not all of the organisms will be able to reproduce due to competition.
    Genetic diversity leads to better chances for survival when faced with disease and environmental changes.
    30s
  • Q10
    What are unicellular organisms?
    Organisms that are made of multiple cells.
    Organisms that have a nucleus.
    Organisms that are made of only one cell.
    Organisms that lack a nucleus.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the DNA sequence that pairs with CAT
    TAC
    DOG
    ACT
    GTA
    30s
  • Q12
    What are multicellular organisms?
    Organisms that are made of only one cell.
    Organisms that lack a nucleus.
    Organisms that are made of multiple cells.
    Organisms that have a nucleus.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is primary function of the nucleus?
    To control the substances that leave and come into a cell.
    To convert molecules into energy for the cell.
    To store water in the cell.
    To store the DNA of a cell
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of these organelles contain genetic material?
    Ribosomes
    Lysosome
    Endoplasmic Reticulum
    Nucleus
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the gel-like fluid inside a cell?
    Cytoskeleton
    Chloroplasts
    Cilia
    Cytoplasm
    30s

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