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SSA Life Science Review

Quiz by Tina Lewis

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  • Q1
    Flowering plants are complex organisms composed of various structures that work together to perform specific functions. What type of structure is formed by a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function?
    an organism
    an organ
    a tissue
    an organ system
    30s
  • Q2
    Cells perform all life functions. Which of the following identifies the units that make up cells?
    organs and organelles
    atoms and tissues
    organelles and organ systems
    atoms and molecules
    30s
  • Q3
    An important characteristic for cells is the ability to maintain homeostasis. Which of the processes below helps to regulate the amount of materials inside cells?
    using energy
    cell division
    elimination of wastes
    locomotion
    30s
  • Q4
    The cell membrane constantly moves materials into and out of the cell to help the cell maintain homeostasis. Which word best describes what happens as a result of homeostasis?
    stability
    reproduction
    growth
    change
    30s
  • Q5
    Lucia was looking at cells with a microscope. She knows the cells are classified as either plant cells or animal cells. How can she confirm that these cells are plant cells?
    Observing a small vacuole in the center of the cells.
    Observing a cell membrane surrounding the entire cell.
    Observing a cytoplasm that contains lysosomes.
    Observing a cell wall outside of the cell membrane.
    30s
  • Q6
    Helena wrote the names of organelles on index cards. She then wrote the functions of the organelles on other index cards. Which of the following is a correct pair between the name and function of organelles?
    cell wall: stores water and other liquids
    ribosome: makes proteins
    mitochondrion: directs activities in the cell
    nucleus: supplies energy for the cell
    30s
  • Q7
    Emilio stepped on a thumbtack with his bare foot. He yelled and immediately jerked his leg. Which two systems were responsible for the way Emilio responded?
    nervous and musculoskeletal
    nervous and circulatory
    circulatory and musculoskeletal
    digestive and respiratory
    30s
  • Q8
    Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites are types of infectious agents that may infect the human body and cause disease. How do bacteria, fungi, and parasites differ from viruses?
    Bacteria, fungi, and parasites are not microscopic organisms.
    Bacteria, fungi, and parasites all cause diseases that can be treated with antibiotics.
    Bacteria, fungi, and parasites are all organisms, but viruses are not.
    Bacteria, fungi, and parasites are all smaller than viruses
    30s
  • Q9
    Trichinosis is a disease that can be spread to humans when raw or undercooked pork is eaten. The disease is caused by a roundworm that lives within the body of a pig. What type of infectious agent causes trichinosis?
    bacterium
    parasite
    fungus
    virus
    30s
  • Q10
    Every organism requires a set of instructions that specifies its traits. This information is carried within the cells of the organism. Which of the following best describes hereditary information in eukaryotic cells?
    Genes are made up of chromosomes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s cytoplasm.
    Chromosomes are made up of genes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s cytoplasm.
    Genes are made up of chromosomes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s nucleus.
    Chromosomes are made up of genes. Chromosomes and genes are found in the cell’s nucleus.
    30s
  • Q11
    Some organisms reproduce sexually and have two parents. How does the genetic information of a new organism produced through sexual reproduction compare to the genetic information of its parents?
    It is completely different
    It is a blend of the genetic information of its parents.
    It is opposite from its parents.
    It is an exact copy
    30s
  • Q12
    For a particular trait, B is dominant to b. Which of the following genetic crosses would be expected to result in 50% of the offspring showing the phenotype of the dominant allele and 50% showing the phenotype of the recessive allele?
    BB x Bb
    Bb x bb
    Bb x Bb
    bb x bb
    30s
  • Q13
    Two of the types of relationships organisms can have are called mutualism and parasitism. Which of the following best compares these two types of relationships?
    In mutualism, two organisms benefit; in parasitism, one organism benefits.
    In mutualism, one organism benefits; in parasitism, two organisms benefit.
    In mutualism, two organisms are harmed; in parasitism, one organism benefits
    In mutualism, one organism is harmed; in parasitism, two organisms are harmed.
    30s
  • Q14
    There are many different factors in ecosystem that can limit population sizes. Which of the following lists two limiting factors that are due to interactions between living things?
    parasitism, predation
    size of habitat, climate
    water supply, hours of daylight
    air temperature, food supply
    30s
  • Q15
    Panthers used to live all over the United States, but they moved out of areas as humans developed cities. Now, panthers are an endangered species that is found only in Florida. What limiting factor has most impacted the panther population?
    disease
    space
    predation
    parasitism
    30s

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