Microbiomes Vocabulary Quiz: Chapter 1(Amplify)

Cells are much bigger than...

• Atoms

• Molecules

• Organelles

• Cells

What is the largest unit of measure among the following: centimeter, micrometer, nanometer, meter?

• Centimeter

• Micrometer

• Nanometer

• Meter

What is a microbiome?

• A type of bacteria that causes disease.

• A community of microorganisms living in a particular environment, such as the human gut.

• A single-celled organism that can live independently.

• A virus that infects human cells.

What is the role of cells in living organisms?

• Cells are the basic unit of life, responsible for carrying out all life processes.

• Cells are primarily responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

• Cells are involved in the production of energy only during exercise.

• Cells serve as the structural framework for tissues and organs.

What is the difference between tissues and organs?

• Tissues are groups of similar cells that perform a specific function, while organs are made up of different tissues working together.

• Tissues are the smallest unit of life, while organs are larger structures that cannot function independently.

• Tissues are made up of different types of cells, while organs consist of only one type of cell.

• Tissues are always found in pairs, while organs can exist independently.

An organism is defined as...

• Living things such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

• Any entity that can be classified as a mineral.

• A non-living structure that supports life.

• A collection of cells that do not interact with their environment.

Almost all cells are...

• Microscopic.

• Visible to the naked eye.

• Larger than a grain of sand.

• Made of water.

What is the difference between living and non-living things?

• Living things can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment, while non-living things cannot.

• Living things are made of cells, while non-living things are not.

• Living things can move on their own, while non-living things cannot.

• Living things require oxygen, while non-living things do not.

What is an example of a multicellular organism?

• Bacteria

• Humans

• Yeast

• Viruses

What is the smallest unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue