Quiz: Characteristics of Living Things

Read the list. Which items are correct characteristics of life?

• 1, 3, 4

• 2, 4, 5

• 2, 3, 4, 5

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

How are unicellular and multicellular organisms different?

• A. Unicellular organisms are made of only one cell, and multicellular organisms are made of two or more cells.

• B. Multicellular organisms are made of only one cell, and unicellular organisms are made of two or more cells.

• C. Unicellular organisms are prokaryotic, and multicellular organisms are eukaryotic.

• D. Multicellular organisms are prokaryotic, and unicellular organisms are eukaryotic.

Which of the following correctly compares Cell A and Cell B?

• Cell A is a prokaryotic cell, and Cell B is a eukaryotic cell.

• Cell A is a eukaryotic cell, and Cell B is a prokaryotic cell.

• Both cells are eukaryotic.

• Both cells are prokaryotic.

Many different organisms live in the rainforest, as seen in the image. Which answer correctly identifies the autotrophs and the heterotrophs in the image?

• A. Autotrophs: sloths and vines; Heterotrophs: trees and parrots

• B. Autotrophs: trees and vines; Heterotrophs: sloths and parrots

• C. Autotrophs: vines and parrots; Heterotrophs: trees and sloths

• D. Autotrophs: parrots and sloths; Heterotrophs: vines and trees

A ladybug has different cells that make up its eyes, wings, and legs. Which characteristic best describes the ladybug?

• Unicellular

• Multicellular

• Autotroph

• Prokaryotic