What is the smallest unit that can carry on all functions of life?

• elements

• molecules

• cells

• organelles

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Which statement describes ALL living things?

• They must reproduce sexually.

• They are capable of making their own food.

• They are composed of one or more cells.

• They have organ systems to carry out the processes of life.

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Your teacher gives you a task in science class. You must decide which of the five samples you are given are alive or were once alive. One specimen is a crusty gray-green object. What is the BEST clue you could use to decide: living thing or not a living thing?

• Does it move?

• Does it have DNA?

• Can it make it's own food?

• Is it made of cells?

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One difference between humans and bacteria is that

• humans are living, but bacteria are non-living.

• humans are composed of cells, but bacteria are not composed of cells.

• humans are composed of many cells, but bacteria are composed of a single cell.

• bacteria are composed of cells, but humans are not.

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What is a major difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

• All prokaryotes cause disease.

• Eukaryotes contain more mitochondria.

• Prokaryotes have no nucleus.

• Nucleic acids are found only in eukaryotes.

Which of these has only prokaryotic cells?

• fungi

• plants

• animals

• bacteria

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Which cell should be classified as prokaryotic?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Bacteria are an example of __________.

• prokaryotes

• eukaryotes

Which of the following does have a nucleus?

• prokaryotes

• eukaryotes

• prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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Animals are an example of __________.

• prokaryotes

• eukaryotes

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