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Amplify chapter 2

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 4hrs 47mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which is larger: cells or molecules?

a)

cells

b)

molecules

2.

Molecules are measured in ________________.

a)

millimeters

b)

nanometers

c)

micrometers

d)

centimeters

3.

All living things are made of one or more ____________.

a)

cells

b)

tissues

c)

bones

d)

roots

4.

The human microbiome consists of over 100 trillion _____________which help us stay healthy.

a)

skin cells

b)

blood cells

c)

microorganisms

d)

consumers

5.

True or False: Taking antibiotics as medicine will only kill the harmful bacteria and not the good bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False: Cells both die and reproduce.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which is true regarding cells?

a)

all cells are the same size and shape

b)

cells are only present in plant life

c)

cells are the basic building block of life

d)

cells are smaller than molecules

8.

Which of these units of measure is the largest?

a)

centimeter

b)

micrometer

c)

nanometer

d)

meter

9.

Which of these is a microorganism?

a)

human

b)

rabbit

c)

tree

d)

bacteria

10.

Many organisms are _____________—so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye.

a)

microscopic

b)

gigantic

c)

small

d)

ordinary

11.

All living things are made of __________.

a)

wood

b)

bone

c)

cells

d)

blood

12.

Almost all cells are _______________.

a)

animal cells

b)

plant cells

c)

visible to the naked eye

d)

microscopic

13.

Even though they are both too small to see, cells are much ___________ than molecules.

a)

larger

b)

smaller

14.

The human microbiome contains approximately 100 trillion ___________. Most of these are bacteria.

a)

microorganisms

b)

blood cells

c)

fungi

d)

C. jejuni

15.

The human body provides an environment (food and _______) for bacteria to survive.

a)

nitrogen

b)

blood

c)

oxygen

d)

space

16.

An infection of harmful bacteria in the human microbiome can make a person __________.

a)

healthy

b)

happy

c)

sick

d)

hungry

17.

Antibiotics reduce the number of ________ and harmful bacteria in the microbiome.

a)

dangerous

b)

microscopic

c)

single-cell

d)

helpful

18.

Living things with ________ than normal helpful bacteria in their guts can become infected more easily because there is more food and space available for harmful bacteria.

a)

fewer

b)

more

19.

True or False: Fecal transplants are both gross and unable to help with bacterial issues in the gut.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

True or False: Patient 23 was able to eliminate ONLY the C. jejuni bacteria and no other types of bacteria by taking an antibiotic.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Is it possible for there to be bacteria or fungus to be growing on something without it being visible to the naked eye?

a)

Yes, bacteria and fungi are microscopic.

b)

No, we should see it if it is there.

22.

Life science is the study of ___ ___

a)

natural life

b)

living things

c)

animals and plants

d)

bacteria and viruses

23.

Where do microorganisms live?

a)

Everywhere

b)

In the human body

c)

On the human body

d)

On and in the human body

24.

All living things are made of:

a)

nanometers

b)

cells

c)

skin

d)

DNA

25.

A living thing that is too small to be seen with the naked eye is called

a)

Microchip

b)

Micrometer

c)

Microscope

d)

Microorganism

26.

Which one of these things is NOT microscopic?

a)

yeast cell

b)

molecule

c)

grain of salt

d)

blood cell

27.

Cells are typically measured in:

a)

micrometers

b)

nanometers

c)

centimeters

d)

feet

28.

Molecules are typically measured in:

a)

Micrometers

b)

Nanometers

c)

Centimeters

d)

Feet

29.

Micrometers are a ____ times smaller than a meter

a)

two

b)

thousand

c)

hundred thousand

d)

million

30.

Nanometers are a ____ times smaller than a meter

a)

thousand

b)

hundred thousand

c)

million

d)

billion

31.

Scientists use _______ to gather evidence about microorganisms

a)

Microscope

b)

Petri dish

c)

Magnifying glass

d)

Radio waves

32.

Antibiotics can get rid of ________________ and _________________ bacteria

a)

small and large

b)

inside and outside

c)

white and red

d)

harmful and helpful

33.

Every scientific argument has 4 things: a question, a _________, evidence, and reasoning

a)

answer

b)

guess

c)

theory

d)

claim

34.

All the organisms that live in a particular environment are called:

a)

population

b)

microbiome

c)

family

d)

habitat

35.

There are over _____________ microorganisms in and on the human body.

a)

5000

b)

100 million

c)

1 trillion

d)

100 trillion

36.

the basic unit of structure and function in living things.

a)

antibiotics

b)

scale

c)

cells

d)

researchers

37.

Too small to be seen with the naked eye.

a)

microscopic

b)

scale

c)

a researcher

d)

invisible

38.

Living things, such as plants, animals and bacteria.

a)

a marble

b)

The rain

c)

a rock

d)

organisms

39.

The relative size of things.

a)

organisms

b)

population

c)

bigness

d)

scale

40.

After using antibiotics there are _________ healthy bacteria in the gut.

a)

More

b)

The same

c)

Less

41.

All of the microbes in and on the human body.

a)

sick people

b)

The human microbiome "Inner Space"

c)

antibiotic

d)

The "Outer Space"

42.

An organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye.

a)

organisms

b)

microorganisms

c)

a mouse

d)

A fly

43.

True of False: Antibiotics kill only harmful bacteria.

a)

False

b)

True

44.

What tool is used to study microorganisms?

a)

binoculars

b)

glasses

c)

Microscope

d)

a telescope

45.

How can we control the spread of microorganisms?

a)

spit them out

b)

blow your nose

c)

wash your hands

d)

pet a dog

46.

How does bacteria help our bodies function?

a)

They make our skin smooth

b)

They make our muscles strong

c)

The help our bodies to digest our food

d)

They smell bad

47.

What happens to our bodies when we take too many antibiotics medicines in a short period of time?

a)

We eventually get sicker

b)

They no longer are effective.

c)

They can kill our healthy bacteria

d)

All of the above

48.

Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?

a)

mitochondria

b)

cell membrane

c)

nucleus

d)

cell wall

49.

What type of cell has chloroplasts and a cell wall

a)

animal cell

b)

Plant cell

50.

You can prevent catching many diseases from microorganisms by:

a)

Washing your hands

b)

Showering

c)

Staying out of the rain

d)

exercising

51.

Can you eat without microorganisms?

a)

No

b)

Yes

52.

How can microorganisms get into your body?

a)

putting on your shoes

b)

taking a shower

c)

picking your nose

d)

brushing your hair

53.

Researchers are using what new way to treat illnesses?

a)

prescribing taking naps

b)

Fecal transplants

c)

hospitalization

d)

hair transplants

54.

Almost all _______ are microscopic.

a)

microorganisms

b)

bacteria

c)

cells

d)

molecules

55.

Almost all _______ are microscopic.

a)

microorganisms

b)

bacteria

c)

cells

d)

molecules

56.

All __________ are made of cells.

a)

molecules

b)

turtles

c)

carpets

d)

microorganisms

57.

A micrometer is....

a)

1/10 of a centimeter.

b)

1/1000 of a millimeter.

c)

1/1000 of a meter.

d)

1000 nanometers.

58.

A microorganism is....

a)

made of cells.

b)

visible with the human eye.

c)

microscopic.

d)

bigger than a grain of salt.

59.

Which ones are microscopic?

a)

powdered sugar.

b)

a single yeast cell.

c)

a single water molecule.

d)

a cocoa puff.

60.

There are over ___________ microorganisms in the human body.

a)

5,000

b)

1 trillion

c)

100 million

d)

100 trillion

61.

the basic unit of structure and function in living things.

a)

antibiotics

b)

scale

c)

cells

d)

researchers

62.

Living things, such as plants, animals and bacteria.

a)

a marble

b)

The rain

c)

a rock

d)

organisms

63.

Which is larger: cells or molecules?

a)

cells

b)

molecules

64.

Medicines that kill microorganisms, especially bacteria

a)

Probiotics

b)

Antibiotics

c)

Microbiome

d)

None of the Above

65.

Living things such as plants, animals and bacteria.

a)

Population

b)

Microorganism

c)

Microbiome

d)

Organism

66.

The process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

d)

Scientific Argument

67.

A claim supported by evidence

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

d)

Scientific Argument

68.

Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

d)

Scientific Argument

69.

Sickness caused by harmful microorganisms

a)

Bacteria

b)

Cells

c)

Infection

d)

Microorganism

70.

Too small to be seen with the naked eye

a)

Organism

b)

Microscopic

c)

Microorganisms

d)

Microbiome

71.

A proposed answer to a question about the natural world

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Scientific Argument

d)

Reasoning

72.

A proposed answer to a question about the natural world

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Scientific Argument

d)

Reasoning

73.

the tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions

a)

Bacteria

b)

Microorganisms

c)

Cells

d)

Molecules

74.

There are over ___________ microorganisms in the human body.

a)

5,000

b)

1 trillion

c)

100 million

d)

100 trillion

75.

Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?

a)

Helpful

b)

Both

c)

Harmful

d)

Neither

76.

True or false: We can live without microorganisms.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Tiny organisms that are made of a single cell are...

a)

bacteria

b)

cells

c)

eukarya

d)

fungi

78.

an organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye is a...

a)

microorganism

b)

parassite

c)

host

d)

bacteria

79.

all of the organisms that live in a particular environment, such as a human body is called a ...

a)

microbiome

b)

population

c)

domain

d)

evidence

80.

Sickness caused by harmful microorganisms is an..

a)

infection

b)

archaea

c)

antibiotic

d)

evidence

81.

A treatment meant to cure C. difficile when antibiotics are no longer an option is a..

a)

fecal transplant

b)

urinary transplant

c)

bacterial infection

d)

antibiotic transplant

82.

Information about the natural world that is used to support or go against (refute) a claim is..

a)

evidence

b)

a claim

c)

a resolution

d)

data

83.

a proposed answer to a question about the natural world is a..

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

reason

d)

data

84.

Medicines that kill microorganisms, especial bacteria are called..

a)

antibiotics

b)

acetaminophen

c)

cure

d)

antihistamines

85.

Which bacteria creates immune cells to kill harmful bacteria?

a)

B. fragilis

b)

L. reuteri

c)

C. difficile

d)

B. animalis

86.

Which bacteria creates gut mucus to help prevent the invasion of harmful bacteria?

a)

B. fragilis

b)

L. reuteri

c)

C. difficile

d)

B. animalis

87.

Which animal microbiome is so closely similar to humans that we use their info to compare experiments on?

a)

mice

b)

snakes

c)

reptiles

d)

bears

88.

When a person has a harmful bacteria in their microbiome, the patient will report symptoms such as,

a)

vomiting

b)

dizziness

c)

diarrhea

d)

headaches

89.

People are more susceptible to harmful bacterias when they have a _____________ gut microbiome.

a)

normal

b)

low-bacteria

c)

high-bacteria

d)

med-bacteria

90.

Select the healthy bacterias only.

a)

Bacilli

b)

Salmonella

c)

B. fragilis

d)

L. reuteri

e)

C. jejuni

91.

True or False: Even though they are tiny, bacteria still need food to survive.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

A healthy _______________ has various helpful types of bacteria.

a)

nanometer

b)

micrometer

c)

microbiome

d)

computer

93.

An Organism is...

a)

Non-living things such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

b)

Living things such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

c)

Living things such as dogs, rugs, and matter.

94.

A Microorganism is...

a)

An organism that is too big to be seen with the naked eye.

b)

An organism that is too small to be seen with a microscope.

c)

An organism that is too small to be seen with the naked eye.

95.

Scale is..

a)

The relative size of things.

b)

The average size of things.

c)

The true size of things.

96.

Microscopic is...

a)

Too small but can be seen with the naked eye.

b)

Too small to be seen with the naked eye.

c)

Too large to be seen with the naked eye.

97.

Cells are....

a)

The tiny structures that make up all non-living things and are the biggest units able to perform life functions.

b)

The big structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions.

c)

The tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions.

98.

The size of a molecule can be measured in...

a)

meters

b)

micrometers

c)

centimeters

d)

nanometers

99.

Which one of these is microscopic?

a)

ringworm fungus

b)

a marble

c)

width of a human hair

d)

salt grains

100.

Which one of these can be seen with the naked eye?

a)

salt grains

b)

ringworm fungus

c)

E. coli bacteria

d)

DNA

101.

Even though they are both too small to see, cells are much bigger than...

a)

organelles

b)

other cells

c)

molecules

d)

ants

102.
1. What is the human microbiome?
a)
A all of the communities of microbes in and on the human body
b)
B a drug that destroys helpful bacteria along with harmful bacteria
c)
C a species of bacteria that helps protect humans against asthma
d)
D a group of people in developed countries who are infected with Heliobacter pylori
103.
Salmonella and E. Coli can be found on ________________ and ________________ so it is important to cook all meat to kill bacteria.
a)
Waffles and scrambled eggs
b)
Broccoli and steamed corn
c)
Eggs and raw chicken
d)
Sushi and Toaster Strudel 
104.

After using antibiotics there are _________ healthy bacteria in the gut.

a)

More

b)

Less

c)

The Same

105.

The term "human microbiome" refers to...

a)

humans that cannot be seen with the naked eye

b)

all of the bacteria living on and in the human body

c)

all of the dirt on a human body

d)

an environment where humans live

106.

One type of harmful bacteria is called...

a)

B. fragilis

b)

C. jejuni

c)

L. reuteri

d)

B. animalis

107.

Antibiotics ONLY kill harmful or bad bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

Harmful bacteria can invade the human body through... [select all that apply]

a)

spoiled food

b)

the air we breathe

c)

wearing sneakers

d)

cuts

e)

playing sports

109.

Many microorganisms are helpful to us and keep us healthy.

a)

True

b)

False

110.

Microorganisms are everywhere!

a)

True

b)

False

111.

What distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell? (How do you tell them apart) Hint: There's 3 ways (Check all 3)

a)

Central Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Ribosomes

e)

Chloroplasts

112.

The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?

a)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from other cells

b)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things

All cells are destroyed from other aliens

c)

All living things are composed of Jell-O

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from factories in Canada

d)

All living things are composed of cells

Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time

All cells are produced from other cells

113.

Cellular Respiration occurs within me and I am in BOTH plant and animal cells. I am a....

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi Body

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Mitochondria

114.

I like to be thought of as the "storage bubble" for both plant and animal cells. I am a...

a)

Cell Membrane

b)

Cytoskeleton

c)

Vacuole

d)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

115.

I am the "brain" of the cell or the "control center" for everything happening within the cell. I am a...

a)

Golgi Body/Apparatus

b)

Nucleus

c)

Ribosome

d)

Lysosome

116.

Photosynthesis takes place within me. I am a...

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cell Wall

c)

Chlorine

d)

Chloroplast

117.

I decide what goes in and out of the cell. I am fluid like and found in BOTH plant and animal cells. I am a...

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Cell Membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Golgi Apparatus

118.

I provide plant cells their rigid shape. I am the...

a)

Basketball that Nic Quarne left in Mr. Woller's room last week

b)

Cytoskeleton

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cell Wall

119.

I am found in a plant cell and I provide a "central" and LARGE amount of storage. I am a...

a)

Central Vacuole

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Central Membrane

d)

Mitochondria

120.

Animal and Plant Cells are...

a)

Shopkoytes

b)

Eukaryotes

c)

Prokaryotes

d)

The building blocks of non-living things

121.
Who are the three scientists credited with creating the Cell Theory?
a)
Schlieden, Schwann, Virchow
b)
Schindler, Schmeil, Vanderhoot
c)
Schwimmer, Shanazzek, Van Halen
122.
The second part of Cell Theory states: "All living organisms are made up of cells."
a)
True
b)
False
c)
I don't know
d)
If you say so
123.
The third part of cell theory states: "All cells come from prehistoric cells."
a)
False
b)
True
c)
Yep
d)
Not even close
124.
All cells come from___________ cells.
a)
pregnant
b)
pre-existing
c)
paternal
d)
pin size
125.
When observing cells, which of the following pieces of equipment is most appropriate?
a)
Hand lens
b)
Telescope
c)
Petri dish
d)
Microscope
126.
Why are microscopes important when studying most cells?
a)
Most cells are very large.
b)
Most cells are very small.  
c)
Most cells move very quickly.
d)
Most cells are dead.  
127.
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic points of Cell Theory?
a)
All living things are made of cells.
b)
The cell is the smallest living thing that can perform all the functions of life.
c)
Cells are too small to see without a microscope.  
d)
All cells must come from pre-existing cells.
128.
Rocks are not living because
a)
they never move
b)
they aren't needed for humans
c)
they are not made of cells
d)
they don't break down
129.
There are three parts to the cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?
a)
All organisms are composed of one or more cells.
b)
The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.
c)
Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream.
d)
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
130.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek made his own version of the microscope and discovered something very odd when he looked a the gunk on his teeth. What did he discover?
a)
Cells
b)
Bacteria
c)
Cavities
d)
Influenza
131.
Which of the following scientists contributed to the cell theory?
a)
Rudolf Virchow, Robert Hooke, Anton van Leuwenhoek
b)
Matthais Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow
c)
Robert Hooke, Theodor Schwann, Anton von Leuwenhoek
d)
Theodor Schwann, Matthais Schleiden, Robert HookeOption 4 (optional)
132.
Which of the following scientists concluded that all animals are made of cells?
a)
Rudolf Virchow
b)
Matthais Schleiden
c)
Robert Hooke
d)
Theodor Schwann
133.
Which of the following scientists was the first to observe bacteria?
a)
Anton van Leuwenhoek
b)
Matthais Schleiden
c)
Robert Hooke
d)
Theodor Schwann
134.
What is one way in which all living things on Earth are alike?
a)
All living things have hair.
b)
All living things are made of cells and come from other cells.
c)
The cells of all living things have chloroplast.
d)
All living things can move. 
135.
What structures distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell?
a)
Plant cells have cell walls and ribosomes.
b)
Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts.
c)
Plant cells have chloroplasts and ribosomes.
d)
Plant cells have chloroplasts and mitochondria.
136.
Which organism is made up of cells that have both a cell membrane and a cell wall?
a)
desert mouse
b)
human 
c)
maple tree
d)
zebra
137.
A claim is ______________________________.
a)
a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
b)
a fact.
c)
a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
d)
a bad thing to make about something.
138.
True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.
a)
True
b)
False
139.
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
a)
California is the best state in the USA.
b)
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
c)
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
d)
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
140.
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
141.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
142.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
143.
Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the reasoning?
a)
Air is matter.
b)
We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it
c)
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
144.
"More districts should wake up to the benefits of later bells" is the USA Today article's:
a)
Reasoning
b)
Evidence
c)
Claim
d)
Opinion
145.
"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence
146.
"Sleepy students are more likely to be tardy, absent, inattentive in the morning and less able to learn" is an example of:
a)
Claim
b)
Reasoning
c)
Evidence
d)
None of these
147.
Restates question or prompt.
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
148.
Has the word "because".
(Or therefore, or due to, or as a result of, or according to).
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
149.
Has specific data, numbers, values, or qualitative descriptions. 
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All
150.
Includes a big scientific idea.   
a)
Claim
b)
Evidence 
c)
Reasoning
d)
All

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