Cells, Human Body Systems, Genetics

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Which Characteristic will a baby panda inherit from its parents?

• Fur Color

• hunting Skills

• Feeding Behavior

• Sleeping Routine

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Which characteristic is NOT an inherited trait?

• size

• eye color

• skin color

• personality

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Which characteristic did Malek most likelyinherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast

• his need to wear glasses

• his ability to speak English

• his need to count using his fingers

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Which is a learned characteristic expressed by a professional swimmer?

• swimming speed

• wide arm stroke

• long body build

• good eyesight

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How does the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system work together?

• The cardiovascular system transports oxygen around the body while the repiratory system gives the body oxygen
• The cardiovascular system makes cells while the respiratory system moves them where they are suppose to go.
• The cardiovascular system allows the body to have energy while the repiratory system makes cells
• The cardiovascular system transports nutrients around the body while the respiratory system brings oxygen into the body

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How does the muscular system and the skeletal system work together?

• The muscular system allows the body to stand up while the skeletal system allows the body to move
• The muscular system allows the body to move and the skeletal system gives the body a structure 
• The muscular system gives the body nutrients while the skeletal system gives the body blood
• The skeletal system makes cells whilte the muscular system eats them.

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How does the digestive system work with all other systems?

• The digestvie system transports blood to all the other systems
• The digestive system puts oxygen into the body
• The digestive system gives the body energy and nutrients
• The digestive system allows the body to move

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How does the circulatory system and the skeletal system work together?

• the circulatory system makes cells while the skeletal system transports the cells where the need to go
• the skeletal system makes cells while the circulatory system transports them where the need to go
• The circulatory system produces energy for the body and the skeletal system makes cells for the body
• The skeletal system digests food and the circulatory system brings air into the body

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Molly is reading a book in science class. She reads one sentence that says, “This organism is capable of surviving as a single cell.” Which organism is she most likelyreading about?

• a mushroom
• a bacteria
• a flower
• a cricket

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A single-cell organism can do everything a cell from a multicellular organism can do except

• reproduce
• specialize
• get rid of waste
• use energy

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Which is an example of a multicellular organism?

• amoeba
• bacteria
• worm
• fungi

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Which best describes a difference between a unicellular organism and a multicellular organism?

• A unicellular organism is a plant and a multicellular organism is a human.
• A unicellular organism has one purpose- to survive.  A multicellular organism has many cells working together to keep the organism alive.
• A multicellular organism is simple and a unicellular organism is complex.
• A unicellular organism can only be found in certain biomes but a multicellular organism can be found anywhere on Earth.

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Which organism is best classified as a single-celled organism?

• grasshopper
• bacteria
• pine needle
• mole

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Which best describes a single-celled organism?

• a small group of organisms
• an organism that is able to carry out all its life processes
• a small organism with a variety of parts
• an organism that relies on other organisms to survive

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Which best explains how a single-celled organism can survive without other cells?

• They do not need to perform more than one function to survive.
• They are able to perform all necessary functions within one cell.
• They do not need any substance from outside of the cell.

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What tool do you use to view the cells?

• metric ruler
• centrifuge
• microscope
• pipette

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Which of the following are NOT found in animal cells

• chloroplasts and cytoplasm
• chloroplasts and cell wall
• cell wall and cell membrane
• mitochondria and nucleus

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A cell is...

• the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
• an organism
• a basic part of everything that we see
• found only in animals, not plants

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Which is NOT an inherited trait in humans?

• blue eyes

• long fingers

• calloused hands

• attached earlobes

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Which example best shows structures that make up the digestive system in the human body?

• heart, blood, vessels

• nose, trachea, lungs

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• esophagus, stomach, intestines

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Which body system sends electrical signals to all other body systems?

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• muscular system

• nervous system

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Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

• skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

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Which is a major organ of the circulatory system?

• brain

• heart

• kidney

• stomach

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Which is an acquired trait?

• Large nose
• Speaking Spanish
• Blonde hair
• Height

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Which behavior did a raccoon most likely learn from its environment?

• breathing
• providing for young
• eating out of trash cans
• drinking water

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Which of these are characteristics of inherited traits?

• being able to speak in front of a crowd

• having green eyes and brown hair

• mastering your multiplication facts

• becoming a teacher

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The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...

• long hair
• blue eyes
• long eyelashes
• small dimples

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What can be passed on through genetics?

• Acquired traits
• Inherited traits
• Taste in music
• Cooking ability

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David and his mother are both good dancers. Which characteristic did David MOST likely inherit from his mother? 

• Rhythm
• Sense of style
• Long legs
• Perfect shoes

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Which system is responsible for creating red blood cells?

• Skeletal
• nervous
• digestive
• circulatory

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Which is responsible for providing oxygen to cells?

• skeletal
• nervous
• digestive
• cardiovascular

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Which two human body systems are most responsible for getting oxygen to cells?

• digestive and skeletal
• skeletal and circulatory
• circulatory and respiratory
• respiratory and digestive
  

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Which system of the human body provides protection to most of the major organs?

• Nervous System
• Muscular System
• Skeletal System
• Circulatory System

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The basic units or "building blocks" of life are called

• cells

• molecules

• organisms

• tissues

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Which of the following is an example of an organism?

• a skull bone

• mouse

• a nerve cell

• skin

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Which of the following is an example of an organ?

• inner lining of the stomach

• digestive system

• large intestine

• muscle fiber

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What are organs made out of?

• cells

• organisms

• tissues

• organ systems

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The stomach is an example of an:

• organ

• organ system

• organism

• tissue

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A group of similarly structured cells working together combine to form:

• tissue

• atom

• organ system

• organism

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What is a tissue?

• a system made form similar organs

• a group of cells with similar structures working together

• a group of organelles with similar structures working together

• two or more atoms bonded together

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In plants what are leaves examples of

• organ

• organ system

• tissue

• organism

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The image shows a group of plant cells. A group of similarly structured cells working together combine to form a:

• tissue

• atom

• organ system

• organism

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In plants, what are shoots and roots examples of?

• organs

• organ systems

• tissues

• organisms

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What is the name of the genetic material that is inside the nucleus?

• ER
• ATP
• YOLO
• DNA

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A rigid layer that lies outside the cell's  membrane is...

• Cytoskeleton
• Cilia
• Cell Wall
• Flagella

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This is a example of ........

• cell
• organ system
• organ
• tissue

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Which of these can only be found in a plant cell?

•  A nucleus
• A vacuole
• A chloroplast
• A mitochondrion

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Which of the following is the LARGEST and MOST complex level of organization in the body? 

• Cell
• Organ 
• Tissue
• Organ system

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Which best explains why the offspring of giraffes generally look similar to their parents?

• Giraffe parents teach their offspring to look like them.

• Giraffe parents pass on characteristics to their offspring.

• Offspring mimic their parents’ appearances and actions.

• All giraffes look the same.

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Bob and Joe are brothers, but they do not look alike. Which best explains this?

• They chose to express characteristics that are different from one another.

• Bob inherited all his characteristics from their father and Joe inherited all his characteristics from their mother.

• They both inherited characteristics from each of their parents, but chose to express only some of the characteristics.

• They both inherited characteristics from each of their parents, but the characteristics are expressed in different ways.

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Which is an inherited behavior?

• a dog obeys a command from a trainer

• a bird builds a nest in order to lay its eggs

• a hamster runs through a maze to get to the food at the other end

• a cat goes to the food bowl when its owner walks in the kitchen

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Ralph has long legs, can run fast, can react quickly, and can throw a ball a long distance. Which characteristic is most likely inherited?

• Leg Height

• Running speed

• Quick reaction time

• Ability to throw a ball

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Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment?

• its color

• its length of ears

• its food preference

• its ability to see in the dark

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Which trait does a rose bush get from its parents?

• the length of time it lives

• The color of its flowers

• the amount of rain it gets

• the number of spines it has

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Which system is controlled by involuntary muscle movement in the diaphragm?

• Digestive

• respiratory

• cardiovascular

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Which best describes the main job of most cells in multicellular organisms?

• Cells work to keep themselves alive.

• Cells work to keep the organism alive.

• Cells work to release needed materials.

• Cells work to store unneeded materials.

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Which two body systems work together to create movement?

• the nervous and cardiovascular

• the muscular and skeletal

• the respiratory and digestive

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which two human body systems are most responsible for getting oxygen to cells?

• digestive and skeletal

• skeletal and circulatory

• circulatory and respiratory

• respiratory and digestive

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Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?

• Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.

• Both perform all life processes within one cell.

• Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.

• Both are able to make food from sunlight.

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Which best describes the function of the skeletal system?

• It transports oxygen to cells and tissues.

• It gives shape and support to the human body.

• It takes in and breaks down all necessary nutrients for the body.

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Which body system processes foods into a useable source of energy?

• circulatory

• digestive

• Skeletal

• Nervous

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Which is an example of a function the muscular system performs?

• Voluntary muscles pump blood through the body.

• Skeletal muscles keep a body’s joints working properly.

• Cardiac muscles move bones and hold a body’s skeleton in place.

• Smooth muscles help move food through the organs they surround.

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Which best describes a Lizard?

• A lizard is made up of one cell that carries out one life process at a time.

• A lizard is made up of many cells that carry out one life process at a time.

• A lizard is made up of one cell that carries out many different life processes when needed.

• A Lizard is made up of many cells that carry out many different life processes when needed.

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Which best describes the relationship between the skeletal system and the circulatory system?

• The skeletal system transports red blood cells after the circulatory system produces them.

• The skeletal system protects red blood cells and the circulatory system pumps those cells through veins and arteries.

• The skeletal system produces red blood cells and the circulatory system transports those cells where they need to go.

• The skeletal system helps put oxygen in red blood cells and the circulatory system helps those cells rid the body of carbon dioxide.

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Why do multicellular organisms need transport systems?

• Most have cells that are not able to exchange gases with the outside environment.

• Most have cells that are unable to grow and survive in their environment.

• Most have cells that need food from sources outside their environment.

• Most have cells that require more energy to survive than single-celled organisms.

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Which organism performs all life processes in one cell?

• Grass

• Bacteria

• Dog

• Mushroom

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How does the muscular system depend on the nervous system?

• The nervous system transports blood to the muscles.

• The nervous system provides support for the muscles.

• The nervous system supplies food and oxygen to the muscles.

• The nervous system sends signals to the muscles to cause movement.