7th Grade: Organism

What is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism?

• Tissues

• Cells

• Organs

• Organisms

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Which of the following statements about cells and living organisms are incorrect? (Select all that apply).

• Cells are not derived from pre-existing cells

• Cells are incapable of performing life functions

• All living organisms consist of cells

• Cells are not considered the fundamental unit of life

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Which organelle in amoeba helps in expelling excess water?

• Chloroplast

• Contractile Vacuole

• Nucleus

• Cell Membrane

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Which of the following protists are known for their ability to perform photosynthesis?

• Amoeba and Paramecium

• Paramecium and Euglena

• Euglena and Volvox

• Volvox and Amoeba

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Which organelle is responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy in plant cells?

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

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Which cell component allows substances to enter and leave the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Vacuoles

• Cell Membrane

Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in cells?

• Chloroplasts

• Ribosomes

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Mitochondria

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What role do vacuoles play in maintaining cellular homeostasis?

• Regulate genetic information

• Facilitate cellular respiration

• Store essential nutrients and waste products

• Generate cellular energy

What is the cell organelle that directs the synthesis of proteins?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cell Membrane

• Cell Wall

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Organize the levels of organization in the correct order

• Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organism, Organ System

• Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

• Cell, Organism, Tissue, Organ System, Organ

• Cell, Organ, Organism, Organ System, Tissue

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