Biology - Semester Test - Chapter 1 Question Preview (ID: 49209)
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Which list below correctly shows the levels of organization in an organism from smallest to largest?
a) organs - tissues - organ systems - cells - organism
b) cells - tissues - organs - organ systems - organism
c) organism - cells - tissues - organs - organ systems
d) tissues - cells - organ systems - organs - organism
What is a group of tissues that work together to carry out a specific function?
a) organism
b) organelle
c) organ system
d) organ
Which structure is the simplest level of organization in living things?
a) organ
b) tissue
c) cell
d) system
Choose the largest level of organization from the following list:
a) organ
b) organ system
c) organism
d) tissue
The smallest particle (or piece) of an element is known as a(n)...
a) cell
b) atom
c) molecule
d) tissue
Cells make up...
a) organs
b) tissues
c) organisms
d) all of the above
Which of the following is a property of living things?
a) maintaining internal stability (homeostasis)
b) the ability to use energy
c) the ability to reproduce
d) all of the above
If an organism increases in complexity over time, what has happened?
a) growth
b) homeostasis
c) development
d) reproduction
What is the stimulus in the following situation? The turtle hides in its shell when it hears a loud noise.
a) there is no stimulus in this situation
b) the turtle hiding
c) the loud noise
d) the tank
Which of the following is an organism (a living thing)?
a) an organelle
b) a bacteria cell
c) a molecule
d) an atom
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?
a) All living things respond to stimuli from their surroundings
b) All living things grow and develop
c) All living things get energy by eating other living things
d) All living things are unicellular (one cell) or multicellular (multiple cells)
Rocks, water, air, sun, and soil are...
a) living
b) nonliving
c) there's not enough information to answer
d) biotic
A group of atoms bonded together is a(n)...
a) organelle
b) element
c) chemical
d) molecule
Which characteristic of life is best represented by the statement: The human body normally stays at a temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
a) maintaining homeostasis
b) using energy
c) reproduction
d) growth and development
To be considered alive, an object must have...
a) at least one characteristic of living things
b) most of the characteristics of living things
c) all of the characteristics of living things
d) none of the characteristics of living things
Which characteristic of life is best represented by the statement: Our cat had a litter of kittens yesterday.
a) reproduction
b) using energy
c) maintaining homeostasis
d) response to stimuli
Which of the following do ALL living things need to survive?
a) shelter
b) oxygen
c) sunlight
d) energy
Homeostasis refers to an organisms ability to...
a) maintain stable internal conditions
b) compete for living space
c) dissolve chemicals
d) obtain energy
Which characteristic of life is best represented by the statement: The puppy is much less clumsy now that he is a year old.
a) Using energy
b) Development
c) Growth
d) Maintaining homeostasis
Which characteristic of life is best represented by the statement: Amanda ate a big breakfast so she doesn't get tired during track practice.
a) Using energy
b) Made up of cells
c) Reproduction
d) Development
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