Patterson Unit 7 Domains of Life Test Review

Which of the following lists the domains of life?

• Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya

• Animalia, Plantae, Protista, Fungi

• Archaea, Bacteria, Protista

• Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Eukarya

A science class is studying an organism. Using a microscope, the class observed that the cells have nuclei and chloroplasts. In which domain would the organism most likely be classified?

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Eukarya

• Plantae

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Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells have some parts that are different. Which of the following would you find only in a eukaryotic cell?

• membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus

• a nucleus and organelles without membranes

• cell membrane and organelles without membranes

• membrane-bound organelles and DNA in cytoplasm

Homeostasis is necessary for a cell to survive. What is the definition of homeostasis?

• the process by which energy from the sun is used to make food

• the maintenance of a stable internal environment

• the division of cells to form new cells

• the elimination of wastes

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What are the two parts of a scientific name?

• domain and kingdom

• genus and species

• domain and genus

• phylum and class

Despite the significant differences between a cheetah and a cactus plant, what similarity exists in the cells of these two organisms?

• Their cells carry out similar processes to maintain homeostasis.

• They carry out the basic functions of inhaling, exhaling, and making their own food.

• They use carbon dioxide to make large amounts of energy.

• They hold photosynthesizing organelles.

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Karla is reading about a type of single-celled microorganism that can live inside the human body. This type of organism can be either harmful or harmless to people, depending on the type. One harmless type lives in the intestines and helps the body digest food. One harmful type can cause strep throat. Which type of organism is Karla most likely reading about?

• bacteria

• fungi

• parasite

• virus

All cells must carry out three basic functions to grow and pass on life. How do cells perform these three basic functions?

• They develop new tissues, make fats, and form new cells.

• They drink water, breathe oxygen, and release waste.

• They utilize a source of energy, release waste, and form new cells.

• They send out signals, extract food, and breathe carbon dioxide.

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How are scientific laws created?

• Data supports how the natural world behaves under certain conditions.

• Researchers agree about how the natural world works.

• Scientists vote to make laws.

• Theories change to laws after many years.

Cells must be able to perform certain functions in order to survive. Which of the following must all cells do to survive?

• use oxygen

• continue growing

• obtain energy

• absorb wastes

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