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Duplicate of Life Science Review
Duplicate of Life Science Review
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This is a review of 5th Grade Georgia life science standards.
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1
Which of these is the correct definition for a gene?
a hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA
a single cell organism
a string of mitochondrial DNA
non-hereditary traits such as learned behaviors
2
Organisms with a body covering of feathers are classified as __________________.
insects
mammals
birds
fish
3
Which of these is NOT an instinctive behavior?
a bird building a nest
a horse pulling a plow
a bear hibernating in winter
a turtle burying its eggs
4
When we forget to wash our hands, we are doing which of the following?
spreading both beneficial and harmful microbes to others.
spreading harmful microbes to others.
not washing our hands will not spread germs to other people.
spreading beneficial microbes to other people.
5
Which of these animals would NOT be considered a INVERTEBRATE?
sponge
fish
octopus
clam
6
When smelt lay eggs on the beach, the babies know to go to water. What is this an example of?
instinct
hibernation
camouflage
learned behavior
7
Which cellular structure is found in plants, but not in animals?
mitochondria
chloroplast
endoplasmic reticulum
nucleus
8
Some bacteria can be beneficial because they produce _____________.
energy
fruit
water
cheese
9
Karen's whole family has brown eyes. Which of these is being described in the sentence?
nature versus nurture
gene display
learned behaviors
inherited traits
10
Which of the following would be LEAST useful in a classification scheme for mammals?
digestive systems
color of hair
shape of teeth
skeleton bones
11
How are dandelion seeds different from apple seeds?
Dandelion seeds are light and can be carried by the wind.
Dandelion seeds need rain, soil, and sunlight to germinate.
Dandelion seeds produce new plants.
Dandelion seeds are not formed from the flowers.
12
Which is a characteristic of reptiles?
they use lungs to breathe
they have slimy skin
they are invertebrates
they are warm-blooded
13
Which animals are cold-blooded and live part of their lives in water and part of land?
mammals
amphibians
reptiles
birds
14
Which of the following is most likely inherited by flowering plants?
the ability to produce seeds
lean on a pole
forming different shapes when trimmed
the ability to produce cones
15
Which of the following describes a learned behavior in a dog?
guiding sheep
eating meat
running fast
digging holes
16
Would it be good for your health to kill all of the bacteria in your body?
No. Many are beneficial and help your body like digestion.
No. Harmful bacteria is important for the immune system.
Yes. Most bacteria in your body are harmful.
Yes. It would prevent most diseases.
17
All vertebrate animals have _________________.
scales
backbones
hair
warm blood
18
Which of the following is TRUE about vertebrates?
Vertebrates have no backbone.
Vertebrates are primitive animal groups.
There are many more vertebrates than invertebrates.
Vertebrate bodies are more complex than invertebrates.
19
Which structure is found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
nucleus
cell wall
chromosomes
cell membrane
20
Which structure would BEST indicate that an organism is a plant?
chloroplasts
golgi bodies
ribosomes
lysosomes
21
Which of these can be caused by a harmful microorganism?
tooth decay
paper cut
broken finger
sprained wrist
22
Which of these are characteristics of inherited traits?
the ability to speak in front of a crowd
becoming an extrovert
mastering multiplication tables
having green eyes and brown hair
23
Some birds fly south for the winter. They know when and where to fly because of.....
camouflage.
hibernation.
mimicry.
instinct.
24
As plants grow, they take nutrients from the soil. How are they naturally replaced?
feeding animals
decomposing plants
falling rain
adding fertilizer
25
What are the structures that carry the information for traits that determine a dog's fur color?
the cytoplasm
the nerves
the skin
the genes
