Chapter 1 - Living Things TEST

What is the primary difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms?

• A) Gymnosperms produce seeds in cones, while angiosperms produce seeds in flowers.
• B) Gymnosperms have flowers, while angiosperms do not.
• C) Gymnosperms are only found in cold climates, while angiosperms can grow anywhere.
• D) Gymnosperms do not produce seeds, while angiosperms do.

What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

• A) It absorbs sunlight.
• B) It releases oxygen.
• C) It provides nutrients to the soil.
• D) It stores water.

Which of the following statements is true about arthropods?

• A) They have a soft body and a hard shell.
• B) They have an exoskeleton and are the largest invertebrate group.
• C) They are always aquatic.
• D) They have radial symmetry.

What role does the digestive system play in an animal's body?

• A) It helps in movement
• B) It breaks down food into nutrients
• C) It protects the organs
• D) It circulates blood

Amphibians are unique because they.....

• A) Lay eggs that develop into young on land.
• B) Spend part of their life cycle in water and part on land.
• C) Are all cold-blooded.
• D) Have feathers.

What is the primary function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

• A) It controls the cell.
• B) It stores water, food, waste.
• C) It keeps everything in place.
• D) It absorbs sunlight.

What is the largest group into which an organism can be classified?

• A) Species
• B) Genus
• C) Kingdom
• D) Phylum

What do vacuoles store in an animal cell?

• A) Oxygen
• B) Water, food, waste
• C) Energy
• D) Nutrients

What is the role of mitochondria in an animal cell?

• A) It controls the cell.
• B) It supplies the cell energy.
• C) It absorbs sunlight.
• D) It protects the organs.

What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

• A) Vascular plants have flowers, non-vascular do not.
• B) Vascular plants contain plant tissue through which water and food move, non-vascular do not.
• C) Vascular plants are always aquatic, non-vascular are not.
• D) Vascular plants are smaller than non-vascular plants.