Name ________________ Chapter 1: Structure of Living Things

Vocabulary: Match each vocabulary word with the correct definition using the letters provided.
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Tissue Family Species Algae Bacteria Nucleus Genera Organism Respiration Paramecium 1. _____ groups of similar cells in plants and animals that work together to perform a particular function in an organism 2. _____ the plural of genus 3. _____ an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form 4. _____ a single-celled freshwater animal that has a characteristic slipperlike shape and is covered with cilia 5. _____ a taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below an order and above a genus 6. _____ single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent on another organism for life 7. _____ is often called the brain, or control center, of a eukaryotic cell 8. _____ a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding 9. _____ lack true roots, stems, leaves, and embryos 10. _____ chemical process of releasing energy from organic compounds

Multiple Choice: Match each question with the correct answer.

11. What is the narrowest group of classification? A. Order B. Species C. Class D. Family

12. The ______ is the layer around the outside of a cell. A. Tissue B. Nucleus C. Cell membrane D. Algae 13. How many classified kingdoms are there? A. 6 B. 4 C. 5 D. 2

True or False: Label each statement with True if the statement is true or False if it appears
incorrect. 14. _____ All cells have different structures called organelles. 15. _____ All plants are made up of organisms. 16. _____ Animals and plants are examples of single cellular organisms. 17. _____ Plants and animals have tissue.

Short Answer: Answer each question with complete sentences.

18. Define what the nucleus does in an organism.

19. Is a bacterium good or bad for an organism, or both? Explain.

Essay Question:
20. Give an example of diversity amongst organisms. Use details and at least one vocabulary word.