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Cell types and Classification of Organisms

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
First type of cell to appear on Earth?
a)
Plant
b)
Animal
c)
Prokaryotic
d)
Eukaryotic
2.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Plant
d)
Animal
3.
Type of cell shown?
a)
Bacterial
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Eukaryotic
d)
Red blood 
4.
Which of the following is NOT a type of eukaryotic cell?
a)
mushroom cell
b)
pea leaf cell
c)
bacterial cell found in Swiss cheese
d)
alligator stomach cell
5.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
Mixed
6.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
7.
Which type of cell is bigger?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic 
8.

Which is true of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

b)

Eukaryotic cells do not have nuclei, and prokaryotic cells do have nuclei.

c)

Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, and eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.

d)

Eukaryotic cells are simpler than prokaryotic cells.

9.
Which of the following in NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
a)
DNA is separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear membrane
b)
Large
c)
Complex 
d)
Lack membrane-bound organelles
10.
Basic unit of life
a)
Cell
b)
Tissue
c)
Organ
d)
Organ System
11.
Multicellular Organisms
a)
Made of 1 cell
b)
Made of more than 1 cell
12.
5. Based on this image is the Euglena multicellular or unicellular?
a)
1. Multicellular
b)
2. Unicellular
13.

The majority of living organisms on Earth can be classified as _______.

a)

multicellular

b)

unicellular

c)

mammals

d)

insects

14.

When a daphnia (water flea) gives birth to offspring, which characteristic of life is being shown?

a)

ability to reproduce

b)

adapt to environment

c)

cells need energy

d)

organization

15.

Is composed of a single cell

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

c)

Both

16.
Which best describes the main job of most cells in multicellular organisms?
a)
Cells work to keep themselves alive.
b)
Cells work to keep the organism alive.
c)
Cells work to release needed materials.
d)
Cells work to store unneeded materials.
17.
Which organism performs all life processes in one cell?
a)
grass
b)
bacteria
c)
mushroom
d)
butterfly
18.
Molly is reading a book in science class. She reads one sentence that says, “This organism is capable of surviving as a single cell.” Which organism is she most likely reading about?
a)
amoeba
b)
flower
c)
mushroom
d)
insect
19.
Which best describes a multi-celled organism?
a)
basic
b)
simple
c)
uniform
d)
complex
20.
How are single-celled organisms and multi-celled organisms similar?
a)
Both need food for energy and growth.
b)
Both have a skeletal system for support.
c)
Both require the interaction of many cells to survive.
d)
Both are able to carry out all life functions in only one cell.
21.
Fungi and bacteria are both single-celled organisms. What do they most likely have in common?
a)
Both fungi and bacteria are large organisms.
b)
Both fungi and bacteria can carry out all life functions in their one cell.
c)
Both fungi and bacteria need sunlight and nutrients from the soil to be able to grow.
d)
Both fungi and bacteria are highly specialized to do only one job so they must work with other cells to obtain food.
22.
Which is a difference between frogs and bacteria?
a)
Frogs are able to control all life processes in one cell, while bacteria cannot.
b)
Frogs are single-celled organisms, while bacteria are multi-celled organisms.
c)
Frogs are multi-celled organisms, while bacteria are single-celled organisms.
d)
Frogs must rely on other single-celled organisms for survival, while bacteria are dependent only on themselves.
23.

Which is a characteristic of most single-celled organisms?

a)

They have a complex nervous system.

b)

They contain several different types of cells.

c)

They perform all life processes.

d)

They have a circulatory and a respiratory system.

24.

Which statement best describes how a multicellular organism survives?

a)

Every cell carries out the same functions for the survival of the organism.

b)

The cells all have the same structures that allow the organism to survive.

c)

All life processes are performed by each cell for the survival of the organism.

d)

The cells have different functions, and together they are essential for the survival of the organism.

25.

Which statement best explains how a bacterial cell is capable of surviving as a single-celled organism?

a)

It is able to create new cells more slowly than other kinds of cells.

b)

It is large enough to capture the food it needs for growth.

c)

It is so small, it can survive in almost any place.

d)

It has the ability to carry out all of its life functions.

26.

In what way are insects and humans similar?

a)

Both are single-celled organisms.

b)

Both are multicellular organisms.

c)

Both have cells that capture sunlight to make food.

d)

Both have cells that carry out all life functions.

27.

Which is an example of a single-celled organism?

a)

amoeba

b)

insect

c)

fish

d)

worm

28.

Which statement best describes a bacterial cell?

a)

It contains more than one cell.

b)

It is a complete organism.

c)

It is part of a larger organism.

d)

It contains different kinds of cells.

29.

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.

30.

A scientist is trying to decide whether an organism is unicellular or multicellular. Which information would help the scientist most to make her decision?

a)

size of the cells of the organism

b)

what the organism eats

c)

how many types of cells are in the organism

d)

how fast the organism grows

31.

Which organism is also known as Single cell?

a)

multicellular organism

b)

unicellular organism

32.

Which of the following is an example of multicellular organism?

a)

Ameba

b)

Bacteria

c)

Plants

d)

Yeast

33.

Animals have _____ mode of nutrition

a)

Autotrophic

b)

Heterotrophic

c)

None

34.

The mode of nutrition in which organisms make food themselves from simple substances is called( )

a)

Autotrophic nutrition

b)

Heterotrophic nutrition

c)

Saprotrophic nutrition

d)

All of the above

35.

Heterotrophic organisms get food by...

a)

Creating it through photosynthesis

b)

Buying it from the store

c)

Feeding on other organisms

d)

Creating it through Chemosynthesis

36.

True or false: decomposers like mushrooms and fungi are autotrophs

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Which of the following organisms is autotrophic

a)

Mushrooms

b)

Mr. Lacy

c)

A tree

d)

A cat

38.

All of the following organisms are Autotrophic except...

a)

An oak tree

b)

A bluebonnet flower

c)

A sunflower

d)

Mr. Bartley

39.

Which statement best describes this organism

a)

Eukaryotic, Multicellular, Heterotrophic

b)

Eukaryotic, Multicellular, Autotrophic

c)

Prokaryotic, Unicellular, Heterotrphic

d)

Eukaryotic, Unicellular, Heterotrophic

40.

Which of the following best describes this organism:

a)

Prokaryotic, Unicellular, Autotrophic,

b)

Eukaryotic, Unicellular, Heterotrophic

c)

Eukaryotic, Multicellular, Heterotrophic

d)

Eukaryotic, Multicellular, Autotrophic

41.

Organisms like mold, mushrooms, and other fungi are considered Decomposers. That means, they break down dead organisms to get food. Are they Heterotrophic or Autotrophic?

a)

Autotrophic

b)

Heterotrophic

42.

True or false: Asexual reproduction requires 2 sets of DNA, one from each parent.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or false: Asexual reproduction takes place through cell division

a)

True

b)

False

44.

This mushroom is a...

a)

Heterotroph

b)

Autotroph

45.
What are the three domains?
a)
Plant, Animal, Fungi
b)
Eukarya, Archaea, Animal
c)
Eukarya, Archea, Eubacteria
d)
Eukarya, Archaea, Bacteria 
46.
Which domain contains cells which all contain a nucleus?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukaryota
47.
What does autotrophic mean?
a)
Has a nucleus
b)
No nucleus
c)
Makes its own food
d)
Gets its food from others
48.
What makes the domain Eukarya unique?
a)
All organisms in this domain are multicellular
b)
All organisms in this domain reproduce sexually
c)
It's the only domain that has a nucleus
d)
It's the only domain that is lacking a nucelus
49.
Where is the DNA stored in a eukaryotic cell?
a)
Inside the nucleus
b)
There is no DNA in a eukaryotic cell
c)
The DNA floats freely in the cell
d)
The DNA is found in the cytoplasm
50.
Which domain do humans belong to ?
a)
Homo
b)
Animalia
c)
Archaea
d)
Eukarya
51.
What does asexual reproduction mean?
a)
1 parent
b)
2 parents
c)
1 cell
d)
More than 1 cell
52.
An organism is observed under a microscope. A nucleus is seen in its cells. What domain should that organism be classified into?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukaryota
53.
An organism is observed under a microscope. It was collected from an extremely hot environment. Its cell has only free DNA. What domain should the organism be classified into? 
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukaryota
54.
Which cell is a prokaryote?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
55.
Which domain contains cells which all contain a nucleus?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukaryota
56.
Which cell is a Eukaryote? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
57.

What are the six kingdoms of life?

a)

Animals, Plants, Vertebrates, Invertebrates, Viruses, Fungi

b)

Bacteria, Amoeba, Algae, Archaea, Protists, Nuclei

c)

Archaea, Bacteria, Protists, Animals, Plants, Fungi

d)

Archaea, Bacteria, Animals, Plants, Proteins, Fungi

58.

What are the names of the three domains of life?

a)

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

b)

Bacteria, Archaea, Animalia

c)

Archaea, Plantista, Animalia

d)

Life, Animals, Plants

59.

Kelp (seaweed) is in the ________ kingdom.

a)

Archaea

b)

Protista

c)

Bacteria

d)

Fungi

60.

True or False: Bacteria can live in soil, water and in/on human bodies.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.

Which of the six kingdoms absorb organic nutrients from their surroundings?

a)

Fungi

b)

Archaea

c)

Bacteria

d)

Plants

62.

Which of the following attributes is NOT accurate for members of the Animalia Kingdom?

a)

multi-cellular

b)

has a nervous system

c)

uses photosynthesis to produce food

d)

can move from place to place

63.

What three traits are used to classify organisms?

a)

Cell type, how they create energy, number of cells they have

b)

Cell type, if they're living or dead, the number of organs they have

c)

How they create energy, how many years they live, how big they are

d)

The number of cells they have, the number of years they live, the number of offspring they produce

64.

The members of the ________ Kingdom use photosynthesis to create energy.

a)

Fungi

b)

Plants

c)

Animals

65.
Archeabacteria...
a)
are eukaryotic
b)
live in extreme environments
c)
are non-living
d)
live in the soil
66.
 You would find mushrooms in which kingdom?
a)
Plant
b)
Protists
c)
Fungi
d)
Animal
67.
What do protists, plants, fungi, and animals ALWAYS have in common? They are all...
a)
Multicellular
b)
Eukaryotic
c)
Prokaryotic
d)
Consumers
68.
What kingdoms are PROKARYOTIC?
a)
plant and animal
b)
protist and fungus
c)
archaebacteria and eubacteria
d)
archaebacteria and protist
69.

A fern

a)

Animal Kingdom

b)

Plant Kingdom

c)

Fungi Kingdom

d)

Protist Kingdom

70.

Narwhal

a)

Animal Kingdom

b)

Plant Kingdom

c)

Protist Kingdom

d)

Fungi Kingdom

71.

Amoeba

a)

Animal

b)

Plant

c)

Fungi

d)

Protist

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