Copy of 5th Grade Science Course 2 Assessment: Cells & Microorganisms

What is the difference between a single-celled organism and a multi-celled organism?

Drag and drop the function to its correct cell organelle.

Put the correct organelle by the correct number using the diagram below.

Drag and drop the organelle next to its correct function in the cell.

What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things?

Match the description with its correct term.

Which part of the microscope is responsible for holding a specimen in place?

Match the parts of the microscope below with its correct number.

Match the description with the correct type of cell.

A student observes the following cell up under a microscope.  What type of cell is this?  Explain why.

Select ALL of the organelles that plant and animal cells have in common.  (4 answer choices)

Select ALL of the following that are characteristics of ONLY plant cells.  (3 choices)

What would happen if animal cells had cell walls?

Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria, but ONLY plant cells have…..   (Type your answer in the blank space below)

What process must plants go through in order to get food energy?  (Type your answer in the blank space below)

What is the biggest difference between probiotics and pathogens?

What do some microorganisms need to reproduce and transmit disease?

Select ALL of the following that are examples of pathogens.  (4 choices)

A student observed a label found on raw chicken meat sold at the grocery store.

Warning: Cook thoroughly to kill bacteria.

Which argument should the student use to support a claim that some bacteria are harmful to humans?

What are probiotics and what do they do to help our bodies function properly?