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Genetics/Human Body/Cells Review

Quiz by Adair Thomas

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  • Q1
    Which best explains why animals need many cells?
    to perform all the functions necessary for life
    to remove waste materials
    to take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen
    to produce their own food
    45s
  • Q2
    In which system does the heart work to move blood throughout the body?
    muscular system
    digestive system
    cardiovascular system
    respiratory system
    45s
  • Q3
    There are different kinds of muscles in the human body. Each muscle is formed from a group of cells that works together. The main function of a group of muscle cells is to
    release energy
    make oxygen
    digest nutrients
    cause movement
    45s
  • Q4
    Which two body systems work together to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide?
    circulatory and respiratory
    respiratory and muscular
    muscular and skeletal
    digestive and circulatory
    45s
  • Q5
    Why do humans require many different types of cells to survive?
    Human cells are identical and work together to perform the same function.
    Human cells are specialized and work independently to perform different functions
    Human cells are identical and work independently to perform different functions.
    Human cells are specialized adn work together to perform the same function
    45s
  • Q6
    A baby horse will inherit all of these traits from its parents except
    weight
    preferred food
    coat color
    height
    45s
  • Q7
    Hawks have sharp claws called talons that help them capture prey. Talons are best described as
    an inherited trait
    a behavioral adaptation
    an acquired characteristic
    a genetic mutation
    45s
  • Q8
    Nancy is the only person in her family who cannot swim. Which best explains why she is different?
    The ability to swim is learned.
    the ability to swim is inherited.
    the ability to swim is transferable from one person to another.
    the ability to swim is based on height and weigh
    45s
  • Q9
    Which is a behavioral characteristic passed from parent to offspring in dogs?
    barking
    sitting on command
    rolling over
    fetching
    45s
  • Q10
    What roles do the muscular and respiratory systems serve in the body when someone lifts weights?
    the muscular system provides oxygen to the body, while the respiratory system allows the person to life weights
    the muscular system provides sweat to cool the body, while the respiratory system provides nutrients to the blood.
    the muscular system provides nutrients to the blood, while the respiratory system provides sweat to the cool the body.
    the muscular system allows the person to lift weights, while the respiratory provides oxygen to the body
    45s
  • Q11
    How do bacteria control their life processes?
    Bacteria controls their life processes within multi cells
    Bacterial controls their life processes within a single cell.
    Bacteria work with other cells to control all their life processes.
    45s
  • Q12
    How does the skeletal system benefit the nervous system?
    It protects the esophagus and stomach.
    It protects the brain and spinal cord
    It protects the heart.
    It protects the lungs.
    45s
  • Q13
    Hereditary information is transmitted from parents to offspring through
    germination
    metamorphosis
    cell division
    genes
    45s
  • Q14
    A class is modeling the differences between a unicellular organism and a multicellular organism. Which example is a model of a unicellular organism?
    a student passing out water to a group
    two students collecting trash from a group
    a student getting cereal from the cabinet
    four students working together to move a desk.
    45s
  • Q15
    Which characteristic is NOT an inherited trait?
    size
    skin color
    personality
    eye color
    45s

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