Cells and Genetics EOG Questions

Which is an example of a single-celled organism?

• amoeba

• insect

• fish

• worm

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.

Matt is a tall, eleven-year old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he most likely inherit?

• his height

• his scar on his right cheek

• his intelligence

• his ability to play drums

Which characteristic would a child NOT from one or both of its parents?

• freckles

• hair style

• eye color

• dimples

Which statement best describes a bacterial cell?

• It contains more than one cell.

• It is a complete organism.

• It is part of a larger organism.

• It contains different kinds of cells.

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.

A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which best explains this situation?

• The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow.

• The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.

• The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.

• The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.

Which are examples of inherited traits?

• specific beliefs

• fingerprints

• memories

• nose shape

A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make their decision?

• size of the cells of the organism

• what the organism eats

• how many types of cells are in the organism

• how fast the organism grows.

Which best explains why children resemble their parents?

• They eat the same foods.

• They have similar DNA

• They speak the same language

• They have the same interests