Characteristics Of Life Quiz: Test!

20 Questions | By Tfrench | Last updated: Feb 9, 2021 | Total Attempts: 64

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1.

The smallest unit of organization for all living things is...
- A.
  
  The cell
- B.
  
  Tissues
- C.
  
  Organs
- D.
  
  Populations
2.

Using the words provided in the word bank, Place the levels of organization in order from smallest to largest [Blank]→ [Blank] → [Blank] → [Blank] → [Blank]→ [Blank] → [Blank] →[Blank]
3.

Using the word bank provided select the term that best completes the statement regarding the Characteristic of Living Things. All living thing have... ● Ability to [Blank] ● [Blank] to their environment ● [Blank] and use [Blank] by way of their Metabolism ● Reproduce either [Blank] or [Blank] ● Made of [Blank] ● Maintain [Blank]
4.

In order for something to be considered a living thing, it must display _________ of the characteristics of living things.
- A.
  
  Some
- B.
  
  Half
- C.
  
  All
- D.
  
  2-4
5.

The following are categorized as microorganisms:
- A.
  
  Viruses
- B.
  
  Bacteria
- C.
  
  All of the above
- D.
  
  None of the above
6.

An organism that is made up of one type of cell is called a ____________________ organism.
- A.
  
  Monocellular
- B.
  
  Unicellular
- C.
  
  Multicellular
- D.
  
  Quatrocellular
7.

An organism that is made up of more than one type of cell is called a _______________________ organism.
- A.
  
  Monocellular
- B.
  
  Unicellular
- C.
  
  Multicellular
- D.
  
  Quatrocellular
8.

In order for an organism to survive energy is needed to perform the following tasks:
- A.
  
  Growth
- B.
  
  Repoduction
- C.
  
  Movement
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

The [Blank] is the original source of energy.
10.

Green plants produce their own food through a process known as photosynthesis because they are categorized as __________________.
- A.
  
  Heterotrophs
- B.
  
  Homotrophs
- C.
  
  Semitrophs
- D.
  
  Autotrophs
11.

Plants use the organelle _________________in their cells to capture energy in sunlight.
- A.
  
  Cell wall
- B.
  
  Chloroplasts
- C.
  
  Vacuole
- D.
  
  Cytoplasm
12.

Cell growth is the increase in size and __________ of an organism.
- A.
  
  Weight
- B.
  
  Structure
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Amount
13.

Cells repair and reproduce through a sophisticated process called _____________________.
- A.
  
  Meiosis
- B.
  
  Metastatic
- C.
  
  Metatarsal
- D.
  
  Mitosis
14.

Reproduction is the process by which new organisms (offspring) are generated (created).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Sexual reproduction creates offspring that has the characteristics of one parent or the other.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Asexual reproduction creates offspring that is an identical copy of the parent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Anything that causes a living organism to react is called a __________________.
- A.
  
  Refraction
- B.
  
  Stimulus
- C.
  
  Response
- D.
  
  Synapse
18.

Homeostasis describes the ability of an organism to maintain balance in its [Blank] environment.
19.

The process of an organism to change or evolve in order to survive in its environment is known as _________________.
- A.
  
  Alignment
- B.
  
  Adaptation
- C.
  
  Homeostasis
- D.
  
  Metabolism
20.

The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy is known as ________________.
- A.
  
  Adaptation
- B.
  
  Metabolism
- C.
  
  Homeostasis
- D.
  
  Evolution