9.2 Basic Characteristics of Living Organisms Quiz

What is one of the basic characteristics of a living organism?

• Must be made of one or more cells

• Must be able to fly

• Must have a tail

• Must live in water

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Which type of cell has no nucleus or membrane-bound organelles?

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

• Multicellular

• Autotrophic

What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• DNA floats freely in the cytoplasm

• Always unicellular

• Have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

• Include only bacteria

Which of the following is an example of a multicellular organism?

• Bacteria

• Cyanobacteria

• Humans

• Protozoa

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What do autotrophs use to make their own food?

• Oxygen

• Sunlight

• Water

• Soil

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Which of the following is a heterotroph?

• Cyanobacteria

• Plants

• Fungi

• Algae

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What is the role of plant roots in the structure and function of organisms?

• Absorb sunlight

• Absorb water and nutrients

• Transport oxygen

• Produce seeds

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Which type of organism includes all multicellular organisms?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Unicellular

• Autotrophic

What is a characteristic of unicellular organisms?

• Made of many cells with specialized roles

• One cell does all the work

• Always autotrophic

• Always multicellular

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Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism?

• Plants

• Animals

• Bacteria

• Fungi