FCAT Review Part 1

Question 1

Which label indicates the part of the cell that directs the cell’s activities?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Which statement is NOT a part of the cell theory?

Accepted Answer

Cell parts like a chloroplast can make copiesof themselves.

Question 3

What is one difference between plant and animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Only plant cells have cell walls.

Question 4

A virus is able to reproduce only after it__________________.

Accepted Answer

enters a host cell

Question 5

One instrument that helped develop a new kingdom of living things was the:

Accepted Answer

microscope

Question 6

Which of these is part of a controlled experiment?

Accepted Answer

Keep all variables constantthroughout the experiment.

Question 7

The raw materials needed by photosynthesis are _____________________.

Accepted Answer

carbon dioxide and water

Question 8

Nerve cells are long & pointy each end, red blood cells are round. Why are they different?

Accepted Answer

Each has an appropriate shape toperform its function.

Question 9

What is the best way to avoid getting chemicals in your eyes?

Accepted Answer

wearing safety glasses

Question 10

Which statement about photosynthesis and respiration is true?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis produces theproducts needed for respiration.

Question 11

Which of the following is one reason why viruses are not classified as living things?

Accepted Answer

Viruses can only reproduce inside another livingcell.

Question 12

Tissues are found in living things. What is the definition of a tissue?

Accepted Answer

A group of cells withsimilar structure and function.

Question 13

Homeostasis refers to

Accepted Answer

stable internal conditions

Question 14

The movement of materials through the cell membrane when energy is required is called:

Accepted Answer

active transport

Question 15

What two organs work together to make sure that oxygen gets to all the cells of your body?

Accepted Answer

heart and lungs

Question 16

According to the Linnaeus’system, how many names are given to each organism?

Accepted Answer

two

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the structures that work together to form the heart?

Accepted Answer

cells and tissues

Question 18

The first word of an organism’s scientific name is the ______.

Accepted Answer

genus

Question 19

Which of the following cells carries genetic information from parents to their children?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 20

Prokaryotic organisms make up which Domain(s)?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria and Archaea

Question 21

Which of the following is true of cells in a multicellular organism?

Accepted Answer

Different types of cells have differentfunctions.

Question 22

Why would two organisms be placed in the same species?

Accepted Answer

both are able to mate and produce fertile offspring

Question 23

According to the cell theory, which of the following is ONLY found in living things?

Accepted Answer

cells

Question 24

As you are sleeping, which of the following is true about the systems of your body?

Accepted Answer

your systems continue to function to maintain homeostasis

Question 25

Which of the following is considered an organ system?

Accepted Answer

the heart, arteries, veins, blood, andcapillaries

FCAT Review Part 1

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FCAT Review Part 1

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