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5.L.1.1 fifth grade science

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which is an example of multi-celled organisms?

a)

amoeba

b)

bacteria

c)

crickets

2.

When a thin slice from an onion is viewed through a microscope, lots of little box-like shapes are seen. These shapes are MOST likely

a)

atoms

b)

dust

c)

cells

d)

bubbles

3.

A single-cell organism can do everything a cell from a multicellular organism can do EXCEPT

a)

specialize.

b)

reproduce

c)

use energy

d)

make protein

4.

Which organism is single-celled?

a)

bacteria

b)

tree

c)

dog

5.

Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?

a)

Both have cells with specialized functions for each life process.

b)

Both perform all life processes within one cell.

c)

Both have a way to get rid of waste materials.

d)

Both are able to make food from sunlight.

6.

Which best explains why both cats and humans are multicellular organisms?

a)

They get energy from many food sources.

b)

They get energy from a single food source.

c)

They need only one cell to meet their basic needs.

d)

They need many cells working together to meet their basic needs.

7.
In what way are both humans and bacteria the same?
a)
Both are living things.
b)
Both are non-living things.
c)
Both are multicellular organisms.
d)
Both are single-celled organisms.
8.
Which best describes a snake?
a)
A snake is made up of one cell that carries out one life process at a time.
b)
A snake is made up of many cells that carry out one life process at a time.
c)
A snake is made up of one cell that carries out many different life processes when needed.
d)
A snake is made up of many cells that carry out many different life processes when needed.
9.
What tool do you use to view cells?
a)
metric ruler
b)
magnifying glass
c)
microscope
d)
petri dish
10.
An organism has several major body systems that work together to allow the organism to survive. Which best describes this organism?
a)
It is a single-celled organism.
b)
It is a multi-celled organism.
c)
It is a simple organism.
11.

Is it possible for an organism to survive with only one cell?

a)

no, because organisms need many cells to be able to perform functions for life

b)

yes, as long as the organisms can perform all functions needed for life in that one cell

c)

no, because organisms cannot complete all necessary functions for life in such a small space

d)

yes, as long as the organism has multiple specialized parts with each performing a specific function

12.

Which best describes a difference between single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms?

a)

Single-celled organisms are simple, while multicellular organisms are complex.

b)

Single-celled organisms have many functions, while multicellular organisms have one function.

c)

Single-celled organisms can live without water, while multicellular organisms cannot live without water.

d)

Single-celled organisms can only be found in one specific environment, while multicellular organisms can be found anywhere on Earth.

13.

Which of the following are single-celled?

a)

Amoeba

b)

Paramecium

c)

Euglena

d)

Grass