Life Science Review GMAS

Multiple Choice

Which animal is an invertebrate?

• Jellyfish
• Tiger
• Eagle
• Goldfish

Fill in the Blank

Animals with a backbone are classified as ___

Open Ended

How do invertebrates differ from vertebrates?

Multiple Choice

What are the characteristics of mammals?

• Have feathers and wings

• Lay eggs in water

• Have fur or hair

• Cold blooded

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of birds?

• Have scales on the body

• Have beaks

• Cold blooded

• Lay eggs on dry land

Open Ended

Describe the characteristics of amphibians.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the characteristics of mammals and reptiles.

Fill in the Blank

Reptiles lay eggs on ___ land.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of fish?

• Have scales on the body

• Have feathers and wings

• Warm blooded

• Have gills for breathing

Fill in the Blank

What are the five groups into which vertebrates are broken?

,

,

,

,

Categorize

Options (11)

bear

human

cat

snake

turtle

lizard

salamander

frog

goldfish

bass

salmon

Organize these options into the right categories

mammal

reptile

amphibian

fish

Open Ended

Explain how non-seed producers reproduce.

Multiple Choice

What are the two main types of plant producers?

• Seed producers and non-seed producers

• Autotrophs and heterotrophs

• Vascular and non-vascular plants

• Flowering and non-flowering plants

Fill in the Blank

Traits can be ___ or acquired.

Open Ended

What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered inherited traits?

• Eye color

• Scar

• Pierced ears

• Learned behavior

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an acquired physical trait?

• Eye color

• Height

• Scar

• Shape of nose

Open Ended

List some examples of learned behaviors in animals.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are learned, acquired traits are genetic.

• Inherited traits are genetic, acquired traits are learned.

• Inherited traits are temporary, acquired traits are permanent.

• Inherited traits are physical, acquired traits are mental.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Instincts are also called ___ behaviors.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between instincts and learned behaviors?

• Instincts are taught, learned behaviors are inherited.

• Instincts are inherited, learned behaviors are acquired.

• Instincts are temporary, learned behaviors are permanent.

• Instincts are physical, learned behaviors are mental.

Open Ended

Explain the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.

Multiple Choice

What are eukaryotic cells characterized by?

• Lack of nucleus

• Presence of a nucleus

• Absence of organelles

• Presence of chlorophyll

Multiple Choice

What is one structure found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Cell membrane

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

Open Ended

How are plant and animal cells alike and different?

Multiple Choice

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplast

• Cytoplasm

Fill in the Blank

Microorganisms are so small they can only be seen under a ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following microorganisms can be treated with antibiotics?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Algae

Open Ended

What are some ways microorganisms can be beneficial?

Multiple Choice

What percentage of animals are considered to be invertebrates?

• 50%

• 75%

• 97%

• 100%