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From atoms to organisms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the smallest component of all matter?

a)

atoms

b)

molecules

c)

organelles

d)

cells

2.

Which of the following is formed from a group of similar cells?

a)

Macromolecules

b)

organs

c)

tissues

d)

organisms

3.

An organelle, like a mitochondria, is NOT considered a living thing because....

a)

It is not part of a living thing.

b)

It is part of a living thing, but cannot function as living on its own.

4.

The word for "a living thing"

a)

Cell

b)

Organ

c)

Organ System

d)

Organism

5.

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen are all examples of...

a)

Macromolecules

b)

Atoms

c)

Cells

d)

Organisms

6.

The smallest unit that can perform the functions of LIFE, is ...

a)

an atom.

b)

a molecule.

c)

a cell.

d)

an organ.

7.

A cell on its own is sometimes considered a living thing because....

a)

Some organisms, like bacteria, only have one cell.

b)

it can perform all of the functions of life on its own.

c)

Both A and B.

8.

Some types of cells have many smaller parts that perform specific jobs for the cell. These are called...

a)

atoms

b)

macromolecules

c)

organelles

d)

organs

9.

Water is formed by the bonding of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms (H2O). This would be considered a...

a)

conglomeration

b)

organelle

c)

molecule

10.

All of the following are macromolecules except...

a)

Lipids/Fats

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Oxygen

d)

Proteins

11.

What are the following examples of?

Heart, kidney, liver, lungs, femur, brain

a)

organelles

b)

organs

c)

organ systems

d)

organisms

12.

Which of the following is an organ system?

a)

Proteins

b)

Epithelial tissue

c)

The lungs

d)

The Respiratory System

13.

Which of the following are living organisms?

a)

E. coli bacteria

b)

starfish

c)

yeast (a type of fungi)

d)

All of the above

14.

Which of the following could be considered a living organism on its own?

a)

protein molecule

b)

mitochondria organelle

c)

skin cell

d)

bacteria cell

15.

Cells and organelles are built from....

a)

molecules made of atoms

b)

organ systems made of organs

c)

organs made of tissues