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Cells - The Characteristics of Cells Formative #1

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  • Q1
    True or False? Cells are the basic unit of life.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q2
    True or False? All cells come from other cells.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is true of multicellular organisms?
    They are made up of just one cell.
    Different types of cells have the same function.
    All cells have the same function.
    Different types of cells have different functions.
    30s
  • Q4
    A microscopic picture of blood shows different types of cells that work together. Which of the following is true about blood cells?
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    they are very large
    they are part of a living thing
    they make up unicellular organisms
    30s
  • Q5
    Which statement correctly explains why the cells of unicellular and multicellular organisms divide?
    The cells of unicellular organisms divide to reproduce; the cells of multicellular organisms divide to replace cells and grow.
    The cells of unicellular organisms divide to replace cells and grow; the cells of multicellular organisms divide to reproduce.
    The cells of both types of organisms divide to reproduce.
    The cells of both types of organisms divide to replace cells and grow.
    30s
  • Q6
    Sarah found an unusual object on the forest floor. After she examined it under a microscope and performed several lab tests, she determined it was a living thing. Which observation most likely led to this conclusion?
    Sarah saw cells in the object.
    The object contained carbon.
    The object contained a green color.
    Sarah saw minerals inside the object.
    30s
  • Q7
    If you were to compare the functions of a cell to the functions of parts of a house, which part of a house would match a cell?
    roof
    air conditioner
    plumbing system
    bricks
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of these statements is a characteristic of a cell?
    They are too small to be seen with a microscope.
    They can only be produced by other living cells.
    They are only found in unicellular organisms.
    All nonliving things are made up of cells.
    30s
  • Q9
    Part of cell theory states that all living things are made up of one or more cells. Scientists had to find ways to test this theory. Which investigation could scientists use to test this part of cell theory?
    examine plant or animal tissue with a microscope
    heat plant or animal tissue on a hot plate
    test plant or animal tissue with a pH meter
    measure the mass of plant or animal tissue with a balance
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is true about Robert Hooke?
    He was the first to "see" cells in worm tissue.
    He was the first to use the word "animal."
    He was the first to build a compound microscope and use it to examine organisms.
    30s
  • Q11
    Different parts of a cell in this type of organism perform all the tasks needed for life. Which type of organism matches this description?
    multicellular
    unicellular
    30s

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