Science Vocabulary Review

What is the basic unit of life and structure of all living things?

• Organelle

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

• It breaks down, stores, and releases energy.

• It controls what goes in and out of the cell.

• It is the boss of the cell, controlling all its activities.

• It packages and moves protein out of the cell.

Which organelle is known as the 'roadways' of the cell?

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi bodies

What additional organelles are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Mitochondria and ribosomes

• Chloroplast and cell wall

• Nucleus and vacuole

• Golgi bodies and endoplasmic reticulum

Which type of microorganism is used to create vaccines but is not truly helpful?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Viruses

• Protozoa

What beneficial role do bacteria play in the environment?

• They cause dangerous diseases and death.

• They produce oxygen and can be eaten.

• They break down dead organisms and help in digestion.

• They are used to create foods.

Which microorganism is a single-celled organism that eats bacteria and fungi?

• Virus

• Algae

• Protozoa

• Bacteria

What is the sequence of biological organization from the smallest to the largest?

• Cell → tissue → organ → organ system → body

• Organ system → organ → tissue → cell → body

• Tissue → cell → organ → body → organ system

• Body → organ system → organ → tissue → cell

What is an inherited trait?

• A characteristic gained after birth

• A behavior an animal learns through experience

• A characteristic passed down from parents to offspring

• A behavior that is inherited

What is an example of an acquired trait?

• Eye color

• Speaking Spanish

• Instinct

• Gene