Quiz

What is the basic unit of life?

• A. Atom
• B. Molecule
• C. Cell
• D. Tissue

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• A. Growth and development
• B. Reproduction
• C. Photosynthesis
• D. Response to stimuli

What structure controls the activities of a cell?

• A. Cytoplasm
• B. Nucleus
• C. Cell membrane
• D. Mitochondria

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• A. Ribosome
• B. Chloroplast
• C. Mitochondria
• D. Golgi apparatus

Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

• A. Producing energy
• B. Controlling cell activities
• C. Regulating what enters and leaves the cell
• D. Storing genetic information

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

• A. Respiration
• B. Digestion
• C. Photosynthesis
• D. Fermentation

Which part of the plant cell contains chlorophyll?

• A. Cell wall
• B. Vacuole
• C. Chloroplast
• D. Nucleus

What is the term for a group of similar cells working together?

• A. Organ
• B. Tissue
• C. Organ system
• D. Organism

Which of the following is an example of an organ?

• A. Heart
• B. Muscle
• C. Blood
• D. Nerve

Which organ system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?

• A. Digestive system
• B. Nervous system
• C. Circulatory system
• D. Respiratory system