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Oct 2021 CBA Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

The highest level of organization in an organism is:

a)

the organ - because organs work together to make tissues

b)

the organ system - because organ systems work together to make organisms

c)

the cell - because cells are the building blocks of all organisms 

d)

the tissue - because tissues join to make organs

2.

Which is the correct order from simplest to most complex?

a)

tissue, cell, organ, organ system, organism

b)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

c)

organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system

d)

cell, organ, tissue, organ system, organism

3.

Plant and animal cells carry out similar functions. Which organelle is found in a plant cell but NOT in an animal cell?

a)

cell membrane

b)

mitochondria

c)

cytoplasm

d)

chloroplast

4.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the cell theory?

a)

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

b)

Unicellular organisms cannot live without other organisms.

c)

Cells come from pre-existing cells. 

d)

Cells are the basic unit of life.

5.

Plants are unable to move, so they store food & water. Which of the following organelles is used for storage?

a)

mitochondria

b)

chloroplast

c)

vacuole

d)

nucleus

6.

Which of the following contains DNA which determines the genetic makeup of an organism?

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

chloroplast

d)

mitochondria

7.

During puberty, special hormones cause a child to develop into an adult. Which body system produces these hormones?

a)

Circulatory System

b)

Endocrine System

c)

Skeletal System

d)

Nervous System

8.

Groups of two or more organs that work together to perform a specific function create a:

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

system

9.

What characteristic is shared by ALL cells?

a)

carry out photosynthesis

b)

have rigid cell wall to give an organism shape

c)

come from pre-existing cells 

d)

contain smaller living structures

10.

Which system is responsible for creating blood cells, providing structure and protecting organs?

a)

Circulatory System 

b)

Integumentary System 

c)

Skeletal System 

d)

Muscular System 

11.

This system maintains body temperature, protects from external bacteria, and includes skin, hair and nails.

a)

Integumentary System 

b)

Circulatory System 

c)

Muscular System 

d)

Skeletal System 

12.

Mitochondria are complex organelles that have both an inner and an outer membrane. The function of the mitochondria is:

a)

to trap energy from the Sun 

b)

to control the activities of the cell and hold DNA

c)

to convert energy for the cell 

d)

to transport materials throughout the cell

13.

This system contains the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Which is a function of these organs?

a)

provides structural support 

b)

protects the body from infection 

c)

receives and interprets signals throughout the body 

d)

attached to the bones for movement 

14.

Which list includes only organelles and structures found in animal cells?

a)

Cytoplasm, chloroplast, vacuole, nucleus

b)

Mitochondria, vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane

c)

Mitochondria, cytoplasm, nucleus, cell wall

d)

Vacuole, chloroplast, nucleus, cell membrane

15.

Which of these body systems creates the movement a swimmer needs to swim across the pool?

a)

Muscular System 

b)

Integumentary System 

c)

Endocrine System 

d)

Circulatory System 

16.

In both plant and animal cells, the cell membrane surrounds the cell and does what?

a)

gives both shape and support to the cell 

b)

controls movement of materials into and out of the cell

c)

changes energy from food into a form the cell can use 

d)

carries out the basic functions of the cell 

17.

Which of the following correctly orders the organization in plants from most complex to least complex?

a)

Tissues > Cells >  Organs >  Organism > Organ System

b)

Organisms > Organ System >  Organs > Tissues > Cells 

c)

Organs > Tissues > Organism > Cells > Organ System 

d)

Cells > Tissues > Organs > Organ Systems > Organism 

18.

The Venn diagram compares plant & animal cells. Which is the function of an organelle in location B? 

a)

provides rigid structure and support to the cell 

b)

large storage sac for water 

c)

captures sunlight to produce food (energy) 

d)

regulates movement of materials in and out of the cell

19.

This is a Level of Organization diagram. Which of the following would describe the organization level at Z?

a)

cell

b)

organ system

c)

organ

d)

organism

20.

Kate’s teacher asked her to identify this cell as either plant or animal & to explain. Which is correct?

a)

A plant cell because it has cytoplasm used to make food for the plant. 

b)

An animal cell because it has ribosomes to produce proteins.

c)

An animal cell because it has a cell membrane for support.

d)

A plant cell because it has chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

21.

Which table correctly describes the functions of cell structures? 

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.

The role of the cell wall is most similar to which of the following descriptions?

a)

Steel and iron bars that support the many levels of a skyscraper.

b)

The mailroom of a business that packages and sends materials.

c)

Windmills converting wind energy into electrical energy.

d)

A security guard monitoring the entrance and exit of visitors. 

23.

The diagram illustrates organelles found in a cell. Which organelle is the arrow pointing to? 

a)

It is a cell wall and is found in both plant and animal cells.

b)

It is a nucleus and controls cell functions. 

c)

It is a central vacuole and stores water and waste. 

d)

It is a mitochondria and is found in both plant and animal cells.

24.

A student wants to create a model of a plant cell. What material would they use for the chloroplast?

a)

golf ball

b)

jell-o

c)

green candy pieces

d)

balloon filled with water

25.

What organ is responsible for moving blood throughout the body to supply oxygen and nutrients? 

a)

lungs

b)

heart

c)

stomach

d)

brain

26.

Two students compare and contrast a plant and animal cell and make several observations. Which one is INCORRECT?

a)

Plant and animal cells contain cell membranes.

b)

Plant and animal cells contain a nucleus.

c)

 Plant cells do not contain mitochondria. 

d)

 Animal cells do not contain chloroplasts. 

27.

Plants produce their own food through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the:

a)

photoplasm

b)

cytoplasm

c)

chloroplasts

d)

cell wall

28.

Small structures are found inside cells. They carry out specific functions and are called:

a)

body parts

b)

organelles

c)

cells

d)

atoms

29.

The function of the cell wall is most like the function of what body system?

a)

Nervous System

b)

Circulatory System 

c)

Skeletal System 

d)

Endocrine System

30.

The image represents a level of organization. Which of the following is the correct level of organization for the image?

a)

Skin cells 

b)

Muscle tissue

c)

Circulatory system

d)

Endocrine system

31.

Tomato plants are growing in the school garden. The Cell Theory states that which characteristic must be true? 

a)

The tomato plant's cells came into existence spontaneously.

b)

The tomato plant is made up of a collection of cells.

c)

The cells that make up the tomato plant are nonliving. 

d)

The tomato plant is made up of compounds that are not cells.

32.

Scientists studied different types of organisms. What statement was developed & is part of the Cell Theory? 

a)

Cells exist only in multicellular organisms. 

b)

Cells contain hereditary information. 

c)

Living things are made of cells. 

d)

Functions of living things occur in cells.