Year 8
Unicellular organisms
Define unicellular organisms, describe some of their common features and identify their uses and dangers.
Year 8
Unicellular organisms
Define unicellular organisms, describe some of their common features and identify their uses and dangers.
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Key learning points
- Define the term unicellular and label some common features of unicellular organisms
- Name and describe the functions of some of the sub-cellular structures of unicellular organisms
- Describe some uses and potential risks of unicellular organisms
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6 Questions
Q1.
What does the prefix ‘uni’ mean in words such as unicycle?
three
two
Q2.
Which part of an animal cell contains DNA?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
mitochondria
Q3.
are the building blocks of all living organisms.
Q4.
Which part of the cell provides strength and structure?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
vacuole
Q5.
Which part of the cell is where chemical reactions take place?
nucleus
ribosomes
vacuole
Q6.
Which of the following would we need a microscope to see?
fly
plant
worm
6 Questions
Q1.
Which statement best defines unicellular organisms?
A living organism made up of cells.
An animal made up of only one cell.
Something made up of only one cell.
Q2.
Which of the following structures is not found in yeast?
cytoplasm
nucleus
vacuole
Q3.
Which two of the following structures are found in an amoeba?
cell wall
DNA loop
Q4.
Which of the following structures is not found in bacteria?
cell membrane
cell wall
DNA loop
Q5.
Match each word to the correct description.
A gas produced by yeast to make bread rise.
A process that converts sugar into alcohol.
A unicellular organism used to make cheese and yoghurt.
Q6.
Which two statements are correct?
Bacteria can be used for baking and making alcohol.
Yeast can be used to make cheese and yoghurt.