Do Now Ch 1: Interacting Systems in Organisms

What is the basic subunit of DNA?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Store genetic information

• Synthesize proteins

• Produce energy

• Transport oxygen

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Which organelle contains the genetic material in a eukaryotic cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

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The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys

• lungs, liver, stomach

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• eyes, pancreas, veins

Which of the following is the most specific level of biological classification?

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Phylum

• Species

A group of organs working together is called?

• Cells

• Tissues

• Organ system

• Organism

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Cells with a nucleus and that can be identified as multicellular are called:

• Active cells

• Passive cells

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

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Which two systems work together to help a person stand erect?

• Skeletal / Muscular

• Skeletal / Digestive

• Skeletal / Respiratory

• Skeletal / Cardiovascular

Arrange the following levels of biological organization from largest to smallest: Organism, Organ, Tissue, Cell.

• Organism, Organ, Tissue, Cell

• Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organism

• Organism, Cell, Tissue, Organ

• Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organism

Construct an explanation for how a change in the sequence of DNA bases can affect the structure of a protein.

• It always makes the protein longer.

• It can change the amino acid sequence, altering the protein's structure and function.

• It only affects the sugar-phosphate backbone.

• It has no effect on the protein.

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