Life Science Unit 1 Lesson 1 Quiz

Prem finds an unusual object on the forest floor. After he examines it under a microscope and performs several lab tests, he concludes that the object is a living thing. Which of these observations most likely led to Prem’s conclusion?

• A. Prem saw cells in the object.

• B. The object contained carbon.

• C. The object had a green color.

• D. Prem saw minerals inside the object.

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One part of the cell theory states that all living things are made up of one or more cells. Scientists had to find ways to test this theory. Which investigation could scientists use to test this part of cell theory?

• A. heat plant or animal tissue on a hot plate

• B. test plant or animal tissue with a pH meter

• C. examine plant or animal tissue with a microscope

• D. measure the mass of plant or animal tissue with a scale

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Which of these structures surround cells?

• A. cell wall and nucleus

• B. cell membrane and cell wall

• C. cell membrane and cytoplasm

• D. cytoplasm and Golgi apparatus

The functions of individual cells and the functions of multicellular organisms are similar. The table identifies some functions of cells and the organ systems that perform these functions in multicellular organisms. Which of these organelles has a similar function to the digestive system?

• A. . nucleus

• B. Lysosome

• C. Mitochondrion

• D. Golgi complex

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A group of students collect a sample of pond water and make slides of the pond water to observe with a microscope. They are able to see several single-cell organisms on their slides. What are some observations the students can make about these organisms? Select all the correct answers that apply.

• E. They are able to perform only one function.

• D. They are able to move about on their own.

• C. They each provide their own protection.

• B. They reproduce through cell division.

• A. They rely on other cells for food.

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A student is creating a model of a prokaryotic cell and a model of a eukaryotic cell. Explain what organelle should each model include? Your response should include the letters of the descriptions for each type of cell. Some descriptions may be used more than once.

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Cells can be visualized using two different models: two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D). Fill in the blank to show the correct answer to show whether a 2D model, a 3D model, or neither best fits each description:

shows a simple illustration of the cell ____

shows the actual shape of the different cell parts ____

shows the locations of the cell within the organism ____

can be moved around to see the cell from different angles ____

(type your answers separated by a comma between each answer)

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Explain how a cell can be described as a whole system and also as part of a larger system.

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Val’s teacher gave them an unlabeled microscope slide of some cells and asked them to identify whether the cells were plant cells or animal cells. The diagram shows one of the cells that Val saw on their slide. Val concluded that the cells were plant cells. Describe some evidence that Val could use to support their conclusion.

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Identify the life process that this cell can carry out that an animal cell cannot.

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