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Organization of Life

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the two main TYPES of cells?
a)
Nucleus and Mitochondria
b)
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
c)
Animal and Plant
d)
Big and Small
2.
What is the smallest unit of life?
a)
cell
b)
lysosome
c)
organ
d)
tissue
3.
What is the term for a living thing?
a)
cell
b)
human
c)
organelle
d)
organism
4.
What is the term for a group of similar cells working together?
a)
organ
b)
mitochondria
c)
tissue
d)
organism
5.
Which of the following is NOT an organ?
a)
heart
b)
lungs
c)
Gogli apparatus
d)
brain
6.
What is the term for a group of tissues working together to perform a job?
a)
organ
b)
organ system
c)
organelle
d)
organism
7.
Which of the following is an example of an organ system?
a)
kidney
b)
brain
c)
organism
d)
nervous system
8.
What is the term for a group of organs working together to do a BIG job for the body (e.g. breathing, pumping blood etc)
a)
organism
b)
organelle
c)
organ system
d)
cell
9.
Many cells in our body are specialized. What is meant by the term specialized?
a)
The cells all look the same and have the same job.
b)
The cells have a special structure and have different jobs.
10.
What is meant by the term division of labor?
a)
Every cell does the same job.
b)
Different cells have different jobs.
c)
Cells divide to make new cells.
d)
One cell can do up to 10 different jobs.
11.
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryote?
a)
plant cell
b)
human cell
c)
bacteria
d)
animal cell
12.
Which of the following is a main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
a)
Prokaryotes have ribosomes.
b)
Prokaryotes have more organelles than eukaryotes.
c)
Prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes.
d)
Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus.
13.
Which of the following is a similarity between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
a)
Both are the same size.
b)
Both are living.
c)
Both have a nucleus.
d)
Both have many organelles.
14.
Which of the following is an example of a eukaryote?
a)
plant cell
b)
bacteria
c)
mitochondria
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
15.
Which of the following are living?
a)
plant cell
b)
bacteria
c)
fungus
d)
all of the above
16.
Which of these is the basic unit of life in all living things?
a)
tissue
b)
organ
c)
cell
d)
atom
17.
A group of tissues that perform a similar function is called_____. (Examples include the heart, lungs or stomach)
a)
cells
b)
tissues
c)
organs
d)
organ system
18.

Which of the following is an example of an organism?

a)

Human

b)

Apple tree

c)

Yeast

d)

All of these

19.
The heart is an example of a(n) _________.
a)
Organ system
b)
Organ
c)
Organism
d)
Tissue
20.

The circulatory (cardiovascular) system is an example of a(n) _______.

a)

Organism

b)

Organ system

c)

Organ

d)

Cell

21.
Organs are made up of ________.
a)
tissues
b)
organ systems
c)
organisms
d)
species
22.

Tissues are made up of ________.

a)

organs

b)

organ systems

c)

organisms

d)

cells

23.
Organisms are made up of __________.
a)
species
b)
genus 
c)
organ systems
d)
domains
24.

These small structures are found within the cell

a)

Organs

b)

tissues

c)

organelles

d)

cells

25.

A specialized part within a body that are made of different tissues.

a)

Cell

b)

organ

c)

organelle

d)

organ system

26.
a)

Organ system

b)

Cell

c)

Organelle

d)

organism

27.

This is a collection of organs that performs a specific function within the body.

a)

Organelle

b)

Cells

c)

Organ

d)

Organ System

28.

Heart

lung

liver

kidney

a)

Organelle

b)

cells

c)

tissue

d)

organs

29.
a)

Organ Systerm

b)

Organelle

c)

Tissue

d)

Organism

30.

A collection of similar cell types that work together

a)

Organelle

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ system

d)

Cells

31.

Nucleus is an example of?

a)

Organs

b)

Organelle

c)

Organ syst

d)

Puppies

32.

An organism made of one cell is called

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

33.

Those organisms that are made of more than 2 cells are referred to as ___________________.

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

colonized

d)

Michael Jackson

34.

______________ are the basic unit of life.

a)

Atoms

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cells

d)

Organisms

35.
What is a Tissue?
a)
A group of cells working together in the body to perform one function
b)
group of systems working together to form a complete living thing
c)
is a group of tissues working together to perform a special job.
d)
is a group of organs working together to do a job in the body.
36.
What is an organ?
a)
A group of cells working together in the body to perform one function
b)
group of systems working together to form a complete living thing
c)
is a group of tissues working together to perform a special job.
d)
is a group of organs working together to do a job in the body.
37.

What is an organism?

a)

A group of cells working together in the body to perform one function

b)

group of organ systems working together to form a complete living thing

c)

is a group of tissues working together to perform a special job.

d)

is a group of organs working together to do a job in the body.

38.

Which shows the levels of organization from simplest to most complex?

a)

cell, organ, tissue, organ system

b)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system

c)

organ system, organ, tissue, cell

d)

cell, organ, organ system, tissue

39.

An example of a population is

a)

all trees in a forest

b)

all maple trees in a forest

c)

all plants in a forest

d)

all animals in a forest

40.

A group of different species that live together and interact in an environment are called a/an ________.

a)

community

b)

habitat

c)

population

d)

ecosystem

41.

A prairie dog, a hawk, and a badger all are members of the same ________________.

a)

niche

b)

community

c)

species

d)

population

42.

A(n) ______ is a group of organisms that are have similar characteristics and can mate with each other to produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.

a)

organism

b)

species

c)

population

d)

community

43.

What is the largest level of ecological organization that can be observed in the image?

a)

Species

b)

Population

c)

Community

d)

Ecosystem

44.
Which of the following is the most simple level of ecological organization?
a)
A community
b)
An individual or species
c)
A population
d)
An ecosystem
45.
What level of organization can be seen here?
a)
Species
b)
Population
c)
Community
d)
Ecosystem
46.

The cell part that has function to regulate the transport of substances in and out of the cell is . . . .

a)

cytoplasm

b)

plasma membrane

c)

cell wall

d)

golgi apparatus

47.

Mitochondria is cell organelles that function as . . . producers.

a)

energy

b)

oxygen

c)

food

d)

enzym

48.

Organell of plant cell that is able to absorb solar energy is . . . .

a)

vacuole

b)

cell wall

c)

chloroplast

d)

lysosome

49.

The cell part that has functions as a place of metabolism is . . . .

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus membrane

c)

ribosomes

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

50.

Pigment substances that found in chloroplasts . . . .

a)

carotene

b)

chlorophyll

c)

hormone

d)

strarch

51.

Animal cells are different from plant cells because animal cells have . . . .

a)

cell membrane

b)

centriole

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell hole

52.

Bacteria is examples of prokaryotic organisms because their cells do not have . . . .

a)

DNA

b)

cell wall

c)

lysosome

d)

nucleus membrane

53.

DNA which is the material of genetic information found inside . . . .

a)

chromosomes

b)

nucleus

c)

nucleolus

d)

cell membrane

54.

Vacuole is a place to storage . . . .

a)

oxygen

b)

food

c)

energy

d)

pigment

55.

The founder of the basics of cell theory is . . . .

a)

Robert Hooke and Mathias Scleiden

b)

Francesco Redi and Thomas Schwann

c)

Thomas Schwann and Mathias Schleiden

d)

Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek and Robert Hooke

56.

All cell activity is controlled by . . . organell

a)

nucleus

b)

nuclelous

c)

centriole

d)

plastid

57.

The following scientists who did not observe cells . . . .

a)

Robert Hooke

b)

Mathias Schleiden

c)

Thomas Schwann

d)

Carolus Linnaeus

58.

Cell organell that is owned by both animals and plants is . . . .

a)

lysosomes

b)

cell wall

c)

vacuole

d)

centriole

59.

The first person to observe cork cells . . . .

a)

Carolus Linnaneus

b)

Thomas Schwann

c)

Mathias Schleiden

d)

Robert Hooke

60.

Organell of energy generator in in the cell, namely . . . .

a)

Nucleus

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

61.

The regulator of substances in and out of cells, namely . . .

a)

Nucleus

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

62.

Organelles that has function to digesting residual substances, namely . . . .

a)

Nucleus

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

63.

Organelles that regulate all cell activity, namely . . . .

a)

Nucleus

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

64.

Why are green plants capable of photosynthesis, whereas animals can’t do it ?

a)

because animal cells have organelle of chloroplast with pigment of xanthophyll which functions as an absorbent sunlight energy

b)

because plant cells have organelle of chloroplast with pigment of xanthophyll which functions as an absorbent sunlight energy

c)

because animal cells organelle of chloroplast with pigment of chlorophyll which functions as an absorbent sunlight energy

d)

because plant cells organelle of chloroplast with pigment of chlorophyll which functions as an absorbent sunlight energy

65.

What is the similarities and the difference between plant cells and animal cells ?

a)

The similarities : they're have plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and golgi apparatus. The difference : plant cells have chloroplast, plastide, and cell wall but the animal cells have centriole, lysosomes, and vacuole.

b)

The similarities : they're have plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and vacuole. The difference : plant cells have chloroplast, plastide, golgi apparatus, and cell wall but the animal cells have centriole and lysosomes.

c)

The similarities : they're have plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and vacuole. The difference : plant cells have chloroplast, plastide, and cell wall but the animal cells have centriole and lysosomes.

d)

The similarities : they're have plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and vacuole. The difference : plant cells have chloroplast, plastide, and lysosomes but the animal cells have centriole and cell wall.

66.

A cell without a nucleus or membrane bound organelles is

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Unicellular

d)

Multicellular

67.

A cell with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles is

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

c)

Unicellular

d)

Multicellular

68.

What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis

a)

Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase

b)

Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

d)

Anaphase, Prophase, Telophase, Metaphase

69.

An organism with one cell is also know as

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

c)

Eukaryotic

d)

Prokaryotic

70.

An organism with multiple cells is known as

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

c)

Eukaryotic

d)

Prokaryotic

71.

The _______ is the central organ of the nervous system and the control center for the body

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Lungs

d)

Liver

72.

The ______ is the central organ for the cardiovascular system and is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body

a)

Lungs

b)

Brain

c)

Kidney

d)

Heart

73.

A ___ is the most basic and fundamental form of life

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

atom

74.

A _______ is a group of cells with similar structure that function together as a unit in order to do a specific task

a)

organ

b)

organ system

c)

tissue

d)

cell

75.

An _______ is a group of tissues with similar structure that function together to do a specific vital function.

a)

organ system

b)

organ

c)

tissue

d)

cell

76.

Which organ is the central organ of the respiratory system.

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

A group of organs that work together as a unit is also known as an

a)

organ system

b)

tissue

c)

organism

d)

kingdom

78.

The group of organs that work together to help you breathe is also known as the

a)

nervous system

b)

organ system

c)

cardiovascular system

d)

respiratory system

79.

What is the correct order of the complexity of organisms.

a)

tissue, organs, cells, organ systems

b)

cell, tissue, organs, organ systems, organisms

c)

organisms, organ systems, organs, tissue, cells

d)

tissue, cell, organ systems, organisms, organs

80.

The process of cell division is also known as

a)

Halves

b)

Mitosis

c)

Division

d)

Multiplication

81.

Cells form Tissues, Tissues form Organs, organs work together in Organ Systems. These organ systems working together result in an organism.

a)

True

b)

False.

82.

Groups of cells with a similar structure working together for a specific job or function. There are four main types in the human body.

a)

tissue

b)

organ

c)

organ system

d)

homeostasis

e)

stress

83.
What is the correct order of organization
a)
tissues-cells-organs-organ systems-organism
b)
cell-tissue-organs-organ systems-organism
c)
organism-cells-tissues-organ systems-organism
d)
tissues-cells-organs-organ sytems-organism
84.

The four types of animal tissues, such as would be found in the iguana and the banana rat in my picture, include:

a)

nerve, connective, muscle, and protective

b)

transport, ground, nasal, and torpor

c)

Kleenex, Puffs, generic, and America's Best

d)

Blue, Red, Yellow, and Green

85.

Made up of One Cell

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

86.
Which of the following is NOT an organism?
a)
Kangaroo
b)
Mushroom
c)
Computer
d)
Oak tree
87.
The heart is an example of a(n) _________.
a)
Organ system
b)
Organ
c)
Organism
d)
Tissue
88.
The circulatory (cardiovascular) system is an example of a(n) _______.
a)
Organism
b)
Organ system
c)
Organ
d)
Cell
89.
Organisms are made up of __________.
a)
species
b)
genus 
c)
organ systems
d)
domains
90.

A collection of similar cell types that work together

a)

Organelle

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ system

d)

Cells

91.
What is a Tissue?
a)
A group of cells working together in the body to perform one function
b)
group of systems working together to form a complete living thing
c)
is a group of tissues working together to perform a special job.
d)
is a group of organs working together to do a job in the body.
92.
What is an organ?
a)
A group of cells working together in the body to perform one function
b)
group of systems working together to form a complete living thing
c)
is a group of tissues working together to perform a special job.
d)
is a group of organs working together to do a job in the body.
93.

Which shows the levels of organization from simplest to most complex?

a)

cell, organ, tissue, organ system

b)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system

c)

organ system, organ, tissue, cell

d)

cell, organ, organ system, tissue

94.
A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.
a)
Population
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Community
d)
Ecosphere
95.
A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.
a)
Population
b)
Community
c)
Habitat
d)
Ecosystem
96.

Choose the correct levels of Organization from lowest to highest...

a)

population, community, ecosystem, organism

b)

organism, population, community, ecosystem

c)

organism, population, ecosystem, community

d)

animal, plant, fungus, supper

97.

True or False: A community is made up of populations of different species that live in the same place and interact.

a)

True

b)

False

98.

All the snakes in the area make up this:

a)

organism

b)

ecosystem

c)

population

d)

confusion

99.

Kittens in the box make up a:

a)

Organism

b)

Population

c)

Community

d)

Supper

100.

All the living creatures and all the nonliving factors make up this:

a)

Organism

b)

Population

c)

Community

d)

Ecosystem