QUIZ: Characteristics of Organisms Summit

Which type of organism is made of cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles? Select one.

• Autotroph

• Heterotroph

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

Autotrophs are organisms that make their food. Which of the following is NOT an example of an autotroph? Select one.

• Fungi

• Phytoplankton

• Plant

• Algae

Which of the following organisms are heterotrophs? Select FOUR correct answers.

• Snake

• Raccoon

• Seahorse

• Cornfield

• Frog

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which list of characteristics resembles organisms classified as plants? Select one.

• A. Autotrophic, unicellular, prokaryotic

• B. Heterotrophic, unicellular, prokaryotic

• C. Heterotrophic, multicellular, eukaryotic

• D. Autotrophic, multicellular, eukaryotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes? Select one.

• A. Eukaryotic cells can reproduce faster than prokaryotic cells.

• B. Prokaryotic cells do not have genetic material, while eukaryotic cells do.

• C. Prokaryotic cells are much larger than eukaryotic cells.

• D. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

Which of the following statements BEST describes bacteria? Select one.

• A. Bacteria are multicellular organisms.

• B. Bacteria lack genetic material.

• C. Bacteria are eukaryotic cells.

• D. Bacteria are prokaryotic cells.

Which of the following is NOT true of a eukaryotic cell? [6.2B] Select one.

• A. Eukaryotic cells contain DNA.

• B. Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.

• C. Eukaryotic cells do not contain a nucleus.

• D. Eukaryotic cells are typically larger than prokaryotic cells.

Which statement is TRUE about unicellular organisms? Select one.

• Unicellular organisms are always bacteria.

• Unicellular organisms are usually very large.

• All prokaryotes are unicellular.

• All eukaryotes are unicellular.

The image shows paramecium and amoeba. Both of these organisms are unicellular prokaryotes. Which of the following is TRUE for both organisms? Select one.

• They both lack DNA.

• They both have membrane-bound organelles.

• They both lack a nucleus.

• They both are autotrophic.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Bacteria are prokaryotes.

• True
• False