Test Review: Living Things in the Biosphere

Why do surgeon's keep their tools in sealed sterilized bags?

• A. to prevent spontaneous generation of the bacteria

• B. to block the bacteria’s access to a host

• C. to weaken the bacteria’s resistance to antibiotics

• D. to block the bacteria’s access to food and water

Zoe and Luna are studying bacteria in their biology class. What three statements are true of Bacteria? Pick THREE

• Respond to Stimuli

• Can survive without water

• Can reproduce

• Can use energy

Ada just received some baby goslings. She cleans and disinfects

the gosling's water dish every day. Why is it important to keep the

water dish clean? Select TWO...

• A. Viruses using the water as a host could harm the geese

• B. Bacteria from the water could make the geese sick

• C. The geese could ingest parasitic protists

• D. The geese might come in contact with decomposing fungi.

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What need

are meerkats filling when they return to their burrows in hot weather during the middle of the day?

• A. getting food for energy

• B. finding a living space

• C. maintaining homeostasis

• D. getting water to drink

A major difference between plants and animals is that plants are

autotrophs while animals are _______________.

A group of cells make up what? (don't sneeze)

• Organs

• Organ Systems

• Tissues

• Plant Cells

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Which tool would you need to test the presence of cells?

• A. Magnify glass

• B. Telescope

• C. Microscope

• D. Beaker

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Which characteristic(s) of living things would a fruit cup have? Choose the correct

answers.

• A. All organisms are made of cells.

• B. All organisms contain similar chemicals and use energy.

• C. All organisms respond to their surroundings.

• D. All organisms grow, develop, and reproduce.

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What is NOT true of BOTH plants and animals?

• A. All living things are made of cells.

• B. All living things grow and reproduce.

• C. All living things are consumers.

• D. All living things require food and water

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Which

of the following is NOT true about bacteria and

viruses?

• B. Bacteria are over 100 times larger than a virus.

• C. Viruses are not alive, but bacteria are living organisms.

• D. Viruses and bacteria both reproduce on their own.