16 Questions
What is the main distinction between most plants and most animals in terms of body structure?
Plants have more variation in shapes and sizes, while animals have more definite form and sizes.
What is the chief food-making process in plants?
Photosynthesis
Which term is a more accepted way to describe the feeding behavior of 'carnivorous' plants like the pitcher plant?
Insect-trapping
What is the source of energy for chemosynthesis in hydrothermal vents?
Chemicals spewed out of volcanic vents
In which process are energy from the environment converted into food energy stored in carbohydrates?
Photosynthesis and chemosynthesis
Which statement accurately describes the role of 'carnivorous' plants like the pitcher plant in their nutrient uptake?
They trap insects to decompose and absorb mineral nutrients as raw materials.
In plant cells, what is the non-living enclosure that is chiefly made of cellulose?
Cell wall
Which organelle is absent in plant cells but present in animal cells and serves as chromosome orientation poles during cell division?
Centrioles
What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in plant cells?
Starch
During respiration, what gas do plants take in and what gas do they release?
Take in Carbon Dioxide, release Oxygen
Which process allows a starfish to replace a lost arm or a newt to regenerate feet, eyes, and tail?
Regeneration
Which structure is characteristic of animal cells but absent in plant cells and is responsible for intracellular digestion?
Lysosomes
What is the main role of meristems in plants?
To enable growth and organ replacement
During embryonic development in animals, what do embryonic tissues develop into?
Adult structures
What distinguishes animal cells from plant cells regarding the presence of cell walls?
Plant cells have cell walls while animal cells do not.
What limits animal growth compared to plant growth?
The embryonic tissues becoming adult structures.
Test your knowledge on various animal feeding habits such as herbivores, carnivores, nectarivores, and omnivores. Learn about the different types of feeders and their specialized diets.
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