Biology Chapter 3: Cells and Organisms

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Which organelle is unique to plant cells and not found in animal cells?

Golgi apparatus
Chloroplast (correct)
Mitochondria
Ribosomes

What structure is responsible for storing materials in an animal cell?

Nucleus
Vacuole (correct)
Centrioles
Cell wall

Which of the following organelles is involved in protein synthesis in both plant and animal cells?

Rough endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
Lysosomes
Centrosome
Chloroplasts

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Structural support (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle helps in detoxifying harmful substances in both plant and animal cells?

Peroxisome (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with living things?

Do not respond to stimuli (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which reproduction method is a characteristic of some organisms?

Organisms can reproduce either sexually or asexually (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the lifespan of living things?

All living things eventually die and do not live indefinitely (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes non-living things from living things?

They cannot grow or develop. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is true regarding the movement of living things?

Living things can move from one place to another (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes autotrophic nutrition from heterotrophic nutrition?

Autotrophic organisms produce their own food, while heterotrophic organisms cannot. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'growth' in living organisms?

Irreversible increase in size due to cell addition. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for organisms to exhibit movement?

To find mates for reproduction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about respiration is incorrect?

Respiration is only relevant to animals. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Irritability in living organisms refers to their ability to:

Respond to environmental stimuli. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between predators and prey?

Both predators and prey can move to avoid danger. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines the process of respiration in organisms?

A biochemical process that releases energy from nutrients. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do autotrophs and heterotrophs mainly differ in their nutritional processes?

Autotrophs derive energy through photosynthesis while heterotrophs rely on consumption. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily considered the irreversible increase in size, dry mass, or weight of an organism?

Growth signifies an addition of protoplasmic materials. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of excretion in organisms?

To expel waste products and maintain homeostasis. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with living things?

Do not have a lifespan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of reproduction in living organisms?

To ensure continuity of life (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding non-living things?

They do not grow or develop (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is primarily involved in photosynthesis?

Chloroplast (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic differentiates living things from non-living things?

Responsiveness to stimuli (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a role of the Golgi apparatus in animal cells?

Modification and packaging of proteins (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes adaptation?

A capability to respond to environmental changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of living organisms?

Absorption of sunlight (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is movement?

The ability of an organism to move part or whole of its body from one place to another.

What is respiration?

The breakdown of food substances to release energy, using oxygen (aerobic) or without oxygen (anaerobic).