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Single-Celled vs. Multicellular Organisms

Quiz by Amineh Chandler

Grade 5
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    How can a Paramecium carry out all of life’s functions?
    by having specialized cells
    by being smaller than most organisms
    by performing all processes in one cell
    by being larger than most organisms
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q2
    What is the difference between single-celled organisms’ and multicellular organisms’ ability to survive?
    Single-celled organisms depend on other organisms for survival, while multicellular organisms do not.
    Single-celled organisms contain many specialized cells necessary for survival, while multicellular organisms do not.
    Multicellular organisms contain many specialized cells necessary for survival, while single-celled organisms can survive alone.
    Multicellular organisms depend on other organisms for survival, while single-celled organisms do not.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q3
    Which best explains why a human needs many cells to survive?
    Each cell works with other cells to perform all necessary life functions.
    Each cell absorbs a different gas from the environment necessary for human survival.
    Each individual cell is too small to function alone.
    Each cell joins with other cells to form one massive cell.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q4
    Which accurately explains how an organism is capable of survival?
    A fish can exist if it lives in a group with many organisms even though it is single-celled.
    A grasshopper can live off only one food source even though it is single-celled.
    An amoeba can perform all of life’s processes because it is single-celled.
    An earthworm can survive by using its long, straight digestive system even though it is single-celled.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q5
    Which of these is a structure that is present in all organisms?
    a tissue
    a stomach
    brain
    a cell
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q6
    A single-cell organism can do everything EXCEPT...
    perform many jobs to survive
    use energy
    make food for themselves
    make a second version of themselves
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q7
    Which BEST describes ALL unicellular organisms?
    Every cell can move on its own.
    Every cell can make food.
    Every cell is round.
    Every cell performs all life functions.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q8
    A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?
    how fast the organism grows
    what the organism eats
    size of the cells of the organism
    how many types of cells are in the organism
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q9
    Which statement BEST describes bacteria?
    It contains different kinds of cells.
    It contains MORE than one cell.
    It is part of a larger organism.
    It is a complete single-celled organism.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q10
    Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?
    Both perform all life processes within one cell.
    Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.
    Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.
    Both are able to make food from sunlight.
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q11
    Which is an example of a single-celled organism?
    insect
    worm
    fish
    amoeba
    120s
    5.L.1.1
  • Q12
    Which is an example of multi-celled organisms?
    amoeba
    crickets
    bacteria
    120s
    5.L.1.1

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