Quiz - Characteristics of living orgamisms

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1.

The diagram shows a typical animal cell.

Which structure is responsible for controlling what enters and leaves the cell?

cell membrane
mitochondria
nucleus
ribosome
2.

Which of these organelles is the site of aerobic respiration?

cell membrane
chloroplast
mitochondrion
vacuole
3.

The diagram shows a bacterial cell.

Which of these structures is NOT found in a bacterial cell?

cell wall
nucleus
plasmid
cytoplasm
4.

Complete the table to show the function of each cell structure.

Nucleus
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Chloroplast
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Cell wall
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Mitochondrion
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Ribosome
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Site of protein synthesis
Controls cell activities/contains genetic material
Site of aerobic respiration
Provides structural support and protection
Site of photosynthesis/contains chlorophyll
5.

The diagram shows a virus particle.

DNA or RNA
protein coat
cytoplasm
genetic material
6.

Which row in the table correctly shows where the substances are found in a plant cell?

cell wall - vacuole
chloroplast - cytoplasm
chloroplast - vacuole
vacuole - chloroplast
7.

Which row correctly shows the carbohydrates stored by plants and animals?

starch - glycogen
starch - glucose
glucose - glycogen
glycogen - starch
8.

The diagram shows a plant cell.

Name structure X and give its function.

: Contains Chlorophyll to sunlight and out photosynthesis.

9.

All living organisms show certain characteristics

Match each characteristic with its definition.

Excretion
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Nutrition
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Growth
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Reproduction
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Sensitivity
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Response to stimuli
Removal of waste products
Increase in size/mass
Obtaining food/nutrients
Production of offspring
10.

Which group of organisms is correctly matched with its characteristics?

Bacteria - Prokaryotic, may have flagella, some photosynthetic
Fungi - Prokaryotic, heterotrophic, chitin cell walls
Protoctists - All unicellular, all heterotrophic, all pathogenic
Viruses - Living organisms, contain DNA, respire
11.

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus while eukaryotic cells do not
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus while prokaryotic cells do not
Prokaryotic cells can photosynthesize while eukaryotic cells cannot
Eukaryotic cells are always pathogenic while prokaryotic cells are not
12.

The diagram shows a bacterium dividing

What is this process called?

Meiosis
Mitosis
Binary fission
Budding
13.

Protoctists are a diverse group of organisms

Which of the following is a characteristic of all protoctists?

They are multicellular
They have eukaryotic cells
They all cause disease
They all photosynthesize
14.

Complete the passage about characteristics of living organisms using suitable words.

All living organisms to release energy from food. They also respond to changes in their which is known as . They can produce new individuals of the same species, which is called .

15.

Which cell structure is correctly matched with its function?

Cell membrane - Cell division
Chloroplast - Protein synthesis
Mitochondrion - Aerobic respiration
Ribosome - Storage of water
16.

The diagram shows a fungal hypha.

What is the cell wall of fungi made of?

Cellulose
Chitin
Protein
Peptidoglycan
17.

Which of these organisms is most closely related to bacteria?

Amoeba
Virus
Yeast
Prion
18.

Which statement about viruses is correct?

They contain DNA or RNA but not both
They can reproduce independently
They have cytoplasm
They have a cell wall
19.

Which organism is most likely to be a fungus?

W
X
Y
Z
20.

Which row in the table correctly shows the group and an example of a pathogen?

Bacteria - Influenza
Fungi - Pneumococcus
Protoctists - Plasmodium
Virus - Mucor
21.

Which of these is NOT a function of the cell membrane?

Controls what enters and leaves the cell
Contains genetic material
Provides a boundary between the cell and its environment
Maintains cell integrity
22.

Which of these is a correct definition of a pathogen?

An organism that causes disease
An organism that makes antibiotics
A chemical that kills bacteria
A substance that causes an allergic reaction
23.

Complete the table to show the location of different molecules in a bacterial cell.

DNA
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RNA
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Protein
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Peptidoglycan
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Cell wall
Cytoplasm/ribosomes
Throughout cell/ribosomes
Nucleoid/cytoplasm
24.

Which organism is mismatched with its description?

Bacteria – prokaryotic cells with no nucleus
Fungi – eukaryotic cells with cell walls made of chitin
Protoctists – eukaryotic cells that are all unicellular
Viruses – non-cellular pathogens with genetic material
25.

The diagram shows a cell.

What type of cell is this?

Animal cell
Bacterial cell
Fungal cell
Plant cell
26.

Which characteristic is shared by ALL living organisms?

They can move from place to place
They can photosynthesize
They can reproduce
They have a nucleus
27.

Complete the passage about viruses by filling in the blanks.

Viruses consist of genetic material, either DNA or , surrounded by a coat. They cannot reproduce but must invade a cell and use the cell's machinery to make more viruses.

28.

The diagram shows a yeast cell budding.

What type of reproduction is this?

Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Binary fission
Metamorphosis
29.

Which of these statements about the structure of plant and animal cells is INCORRECT?

Both contain mitochondria
Both have a cell membrane
Only plant cells have a large vacuole
Only animal cells have a nucleus
30.

Which term describes a relationship where one organism lives on or in another organism and benefits while the other organism is harmed?

Commensalism
Mutualism
Parasitism
Saprophytism
31.

Complete the passage about plant cells using suitable terms.

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of . Inside the cell is cytoplasm containing organelles such as for photosynthesis and for respiration. Plant cells often have a large filled with cell sap.

32.

Which of these processes can a virus carry out independently without a host cell?

Reproduction
Protein synthesis
Respiration
None of the above
33.

Which statement about fungi is correct?

They are prokaryotic organisms
They store carbohydrate as glycogen
They have cell walls made of cellulose
They all cause disease
34.

What is the function of the structure labeled X?

Keyword #1
35.

Give an example of a disease caused by a protoctist

Keyword #1
36.

Which of these is a difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Only eukaryotic cells have DNA
Only prokaryotic cells have ribosomes
Only eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles
Only prokaryotic cells can respire
37.

Which statement about bacteria is INCORRECT?

They have circular DNA in the cytoplasm
They all cause disease
They have cell walls made of peptidoglycan
Some can photosynthesize
38.

Complete the passage about classification of organisms.

Organisms can be classified as either or eukaryotic. Eukaryotic organisms include animals, plants, fungi and . Prokaryotic organisms include . Viruses are not considered to be organisms because they cannot carry out all life processes independently

39.

Which diagram represents a plant cell?

Cell 1
Cell 2
Cell 3
Cell 4
40.

Complete the passage about different types of cells.

Bacterial cells are while plant and animal cells are . Plant cells differ from animal cells because they have a cell wall made of , chloroplasts for and often a large filled with cell sap.

41.

Which statement about viruses is correct?

They are the smallest type of bacteria
They can only infect animal cells
They contain either DNA or RNA, but not both
They are considered living organisms
42.

Which statement about the classification of organisms is INCORRECT?

Bacteria are prokaryotes
Fungi are eukaryotes
Viruses are prokaryotes
Protoctists are eukaryotes
43.

Which process occurs in all living organisms?

Photosynthesis
Movement from place to place
Respiration
Growth by cell division
44.

Complete the table to show which substances are found in the cell walls of different organisms.

Plants
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Fungi
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Bacteria
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Chitin
Peptidoglycan
Cellulose
45.

Complete the passage about the structure of cells.

All cells have a cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell. Plant cells and bacterial cells also have a cell for support. Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles such as for respiration and in plant cells, for photosynthesis. Bacterial cells are and do not have a true nucleus.

46.

Which statement about prions is correct?

They are proteins that can replicate
They are a type of bacterium
They contain both DNA and RNA
They have a cellular structure
47.

Which of these is NOT a way that fungi obtain their nutrition?

Decomposing dead matter
Parasitizing living organisms
Photosynthesizing using sunlight
Absorbing nutrients after extracellular digestion
48.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of all living organisms?

Nutrition
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Growth
49.

In which cells would you find chloroplasts?

All plant cells
All animal cells
Only leaf cells in plants
All living cells
50.

Which row in the table correctly shows the characteristics of bacteria?

It contains DNA, it has a nucleus, it has a cell wall
It contains DNA, it does not have a nucleus, it has a cell wall
It contains DNA, it does not have a nucleus, it does not have a cell wall
It does not contain DNA, it does not have a nucleus, it has a cell wall
51.

Mark in the table if the bacteria has the feature

Cell Wall
DNA
Respiration
Nucleus
52.

Mark in the table if the fungi has the feature

Cell Wall
DNA
Respiration
Nucleus
53.

Mark in the table if the virus has the feature

Cell Wall
DNA
Respiration
Nucleus
54.

It shows some characteristics of four organisms. Which organism is a bacterium?

It has a nucleus, it has a cell wall, it does not have chloroplasts
It does not have a nucleus, it has a cell wall, it does not have chloroplasts
It has a nucleus, it does not have a cell wall, it does not have chloroplasts
It does not have a nucleus, it does not have a cell wall, it does not have chloroplasts
55.

The table shows some characteristics of a plant cell. Complete the table

Cell membrane
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Plasmid
56.

The table shows some characteristics of a animal cell. Complete the table

Cell membrane
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Plasmid
57.

The table shows the features of four different organisms

 

Which organism is most likely to be a fungus?

W
X
Y
Z
58.

The diagram shows a cell from leaf 

Label structures A, B, C and D on the diagram

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
Keyword #3
Keyword #4
59.

Mark to show the features of a bacteria.

Cellular structure
Contain genetic material
Can reproduce independently
Have metabolism
Have protein coat
60.

Mark to show the features of a virus

Cellular structure
Contain genetic material
Can reproduce independently
Have metabolism
Have protein coat
61.

Name two structures found in the leaf cells that would not be found in animal cells.

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
62.

Match in the table to identify an example of each group of organism and a disease they can cause.

Bacteria - E. coli/Salmonella
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Fungi - Athlete's foot fungus
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Protoctists - Plasmodium
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Viruses - Influenza virus
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Flu
Malaria
Food poisoning
Athlete's foot
63.

Give two reasons to describe why this is a plant cell

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
64.

Which row correctly shows the classification of these organisms?

Protoctist - Fungus - Virus
Protoctist - Fungus - Bacterium
Fungus - Protoctist - Virus
Bacterium - Fungus - Virus
65.

Mark the answer correctly shows the presence or absence of DNA in these organisms

Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
Prions
66.

Identify the structures marked as A, B, C, and D in the diagram, in order

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
Keyword #3
Keyword #4
67.

What is the function of the Flagella or Flagellum?

of the bacterial cell

68.

The diagram shows four cells. Which cell is a bacterial cell?

Cell A
Cell B
Cell C
Cell D
69.

Mark which structures are found in plant cell

Cell membrane
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Plasmid
70.

Mark which structures are found in animal cell

Cell membrane
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Plasmid
71.

Mark which structures are found in bacterial cell

Cell membrane
Cell wall
Chloroplast
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Plasmid
72.

Label the main parts of the virus, in order

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
Keyword #3
73.

Which row correctly shows where these polysaccharides are found?

Plant cell walls - Fungal cell walls - Liver cells
Fungal cell walls - Plant cell walls - Muscle cells
Bacterial cell walls - Plant cell walls - Liver cells
Plant cell walls - Bacterial cell walls - Fungal cells
74.

The table shows some uses of microorganisms in food production, including the food product, the microorganism used, and the type of microorganism. Complete the table by matching the missing information

Yogurt - Lactobacillus
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Bread - Fungus
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Blue cheese - Fungus
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Soy sauce - Aspergillus
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Penicillium
Fungus
Bacterium
Yeast
75.

Complete the table to show the presence or absence of these features in viruses

Cell structure
Genetic material
Ability to respire
Protein coat
Ability to reproduce independently
76.

The diagram shows a typical animal cell

Name the structures labeled A, B, C and D, in order.

Keyword #1
Keyword #2
Keyword #3
Keyword #4
77.

Match correctly the classification of these organisms

E. coli
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Mucor
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Paramecium
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Bacterium
Protoctist
Fungus
78.

Mark in the table to indicate whether each characteristic feature is present in all protoctists

Eukaryotic cells
Multicellular
Photosynthetic
Pathogenic
79.

Mark in the table to indicate whether each characteristic feature is present in some protoctists

Eukaryotic cells
Multicellular
Photosynthetic
Pathogenic
80.

Which row correctly describes the characteristics of pathogens­?

Cell wall - Bacteria; DNA - Viruses; Protein coat - Prions
Cell wall - Bacteria; DNA - Bacteria, Viruses; Protein coat - Viruses, Prions
Cell wall - Bacteria, Fungi; DNA - Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses; Protein coat - Viruses
Cell wall - Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses; DNA - Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Prions; Protein coat - Prions
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