Characteristics of Life + Unicellular vs Multicellular Organisms

The basic unit of life that carries on life processes are called

• cells

• compounds

• microscopes

• atoms

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for all living things?

• have at least one cell

• use energy

• adapt to environment

• breathe oxygen with lungs

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The majority of living organisms on Earth can be classified as _______.

• multicellular

• unicellular

• mammals

• insects

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Bacteria is an example of a(n) ______ organism.

• unicellular

• multicellular

• nonliving

• mammal

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A rock would be considered ________.

• unicellular

• multicelluar

• nonliving

• living

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Which of the following would be considered nonliving?

• tree

• bacteria

• water

• turtle

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When using a microscope, you should always start viewing the specimen/slide at the HIGHEST powered objective.

• true

• false

Identify the INCORRECT technique for microscope use.

• Use both hands to carry the microscope

• Stand up when looking through the microscope

• Make sure the light switch is off before putting up the microscope

• Place the microscope right next to the edge of the table where it can easily fall off

A bird would be an example of a(n) _________ organism.

• unicellular

• nonliving

• living

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An amoeba eating a paramecium would be an example of which characteristic of life?

• ability to reproduce

• adapt to environment

• cells need energy

• organization

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