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Cells and Genetics part 1 practice

Quiz by Rhonda Pawlik

Grade 5
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    You may resemble some of your family members. Which statement best explains why this is true?
    You inherit organ systems from other family members.
    You are all made of cells.
    You are more closely related to your cousins than your parents.
    You share similar DNA, therefore you may share similar traits
    120s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q2
    Which term refers the wide variety of living organisms that live on the planet?
    Inherited
    Genetic
    Cellular
    Diversity
    120s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q3
    Which lists the levels of organization in order of simplest to most complex?
    Tissues, organs, organ systems, cells, organisms
    Tissues, organisms, cells, organs, organ systems
    Cells, organs, tissues, organisms, organ systems
    Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
    120s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q4
    A muscle cell is designed to use and release a high amount of energy for contraction and movement. Which term best describes a muscle cell?
    Specialized
    Biotic
    None of the above
    Genetic
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q5
    Which best describes a difference between plant and animal cells?
    Plant cells have a true nucleus and animal cells do not.
    Animal cells are able to photosynthesize and plant cells are not.
    Plant cells are able to photosynthesize and animal cells are not.
    Animal cells have a true nucleus and plant cells do not.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q6
    Which is not considered a unicellular organism?
    An amoeba
    A bacterium
    A mammal
    A paramecium
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q7
    Which term refers to traits that are passed from one generation to the next?
    Inherited
    Mutated
    Protist
    Cellular
    120s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q8
    A scientist studies the passing of traits from parent to offspring. What is this scientist's area of specialty?
    Genetics
    Forensics
    Evolution
    Ecology
    120s
    5.L.3.1

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