Life Science Benchmark

Choose the correct term.  Specialized cells are found in (unicellular or multi-cellular) organisms.

• unicellular
• multi-cellular

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True or false?  All the energy needed for organisms to survive comes directly or indirectly from the sun.

• True
• False

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What tool is used by scientists to observe cells?

• balance
• binoculars
• telescope
• microscope

A group of cells make up a ______

• cell
• organ
• tissue
• system

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The esophagus, stomach and intestines are part of what system?

• nervous system
• circulatory system
• digestive system

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What is the job of the nucleus?

• gel like substance
• power house of the cell
• control center
• storage area

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What is the job of the vacuole?

• gel like substance
• power house of the cell
• control center
• storage area

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What is the job of the ribosomes?

• manufactures proteins
• power house of the cell
• control center
• storage area

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What is the job of the mitochondria?

• gel like substance
• power house of the cell
• control center
• storage area

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What is the order from smallest to largest?

• cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
• system, organ, tissue, cell, organism