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Unit 6: Characteristics of living things

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  • Q1
    The smallest unit of life is called
    a tissue.
    an organism.
    a cell.
    an atom.
    60s
  • Q2
    An organisms ability to keep proper conditions inside no matter what is going on outside is called
    a response.
    homeostasis.
    a stimulus.
    an organelle.
    60s
  • Q3
    A change in an organism's surroundings that causes it to react is called
    a cell.
    a stimulus.
    a response.
    homeostasis.
    60s
  • Q4
    A plant grows towards the light. The plant's action is an example of
    an organelle.
    a response.
    a stimulus.
    development.
    60s
  • Q5
    A gradual change in species over time is called
    taxonomy.
    evolution.
    classification.
    energy.
    60s
  • Q6
    What type of cell is bacteria?
    Prokaryotic
    Eukaryotic
    60s
  • Q7
    Eukaryotic organisms are
    unicellular.
    multicellular.
    60s
  • Q8
    Which of the following statement is NOT part of the cell theory?
    Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living things.
    All cells are produced from other cells.
    Only animals are composed of cells.
    All living things are composed of cells.
    60s
  • Q9
    What household item is covered with the highest number of bacteria cells?
    toilet
    cutting board
    dish sponge
    cell phone
    60s
  • Q10
    What type of surface can't a snake slither upon?
    wood
    sand
    tile
    glass
    60s
  • Q11
    Cells that DO NOT have a nucleus are called
    prokaryotic
    autotrophs
    eukaryotic
    heterotrophs
    60s
  • Q12
    The process of changes that occurs during an organism's life creating a more complex organism is
    stimulus.
    growth.
    energy.
    development.
    60s
  • Q13
    A group of cells that work together to complete a specific function are called
    organs.
    tissues.
    atoms.
    organ systems.
    60s
  • Q14
    What organ system has the heart as the main organ?
    Digestive system
    Circulatory system
    Skeleton system
    Nervous system
    60s
  • Q15
    Which organelle is the control center of the cell?
    mitochondria
    chloroplast
    ribosome
    Nucleus
    60s

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