Systems- Cells Body Genetics

The basic building blacks from which all living organisms are made are

• cells

• DNA

• chromosomes

• Amoeba

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

Logan is comparing the characteristics of different types of organisms. Which best describes a difference between insects and bacteria?

• Insects are made of one cell, while bacteria are made of many cells.
• Insects require energy to perform life functions while bacteria do not.
• Bacteria are made of one cell, while insects are made of many cells.
• Bacteria require energy to perform life functions while insects do not.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the nervous system and the muscular system?

• The nervous system controls the muscular system.

• The muscular system controls the nervous system.

• The nervous system provides nutrients for the muscular system.

• The muscular system provides nutrients for the nervous system.

In what way are the digestive and circulatory systems alike?

• Both protect organs in the body.

• Both control movement of the body.

• Both absorb gases or nutrients into the body.

• Both provide structural support for the body.

Which two body systems work together to support the body and allow the body to move?

• circulatory and respiratory

• digestive and nervous

• skeletal and muscular

• circulatory and digestive

Food is broken down to supply energy for your body in the ____________

• digestive system
• endocrine system
• excretory system
• reproductive system

Which of these is NOT an instinctive behavior?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a baby crying when they are hungry

• a farmer teaching a horse to pull a plow

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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A characteristic passed from parents to their offspring is called a __________________ trait.

• acquired

• inherited

• dominant

• recessive

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