Biology: Life vs Non-Living

<p>Complete digestion of food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increase surface area for absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Absorbing water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The stomach produces enzymes that digest carbohydrates. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating an acidic environment for pepsin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protecting the stomach lining from acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It regulates the flow of food into the small intestine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breakdown of fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Villi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Producing digestive enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sticky film of bacteria and food particles that traps acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlling the exit of waste material from the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pancreas produces bile. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respiration helps organisms release energy stored in food molecules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right atrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amphibian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are broken down into simpler substances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent backflow of blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green algae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contain valves to prevent backflow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To exchange materials between blood and tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enzymes break down complex food molecules into simpler ones. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Platelets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the process of respiration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carrying digested fat from the intestines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To filter and remove waste products from the body. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport water and nutrients to all parts of the plant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specialized tissues perform specific functions, enabling efficient body processes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single-celled amoeba (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autotrophs use energy from the sun, while heterotrophs get energy from other organisms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of energy storage molecule found in animals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sphygmomanometer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To capture sunlight for photosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excretion removes waste products that can be harmful if they accumulate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transpiration pull (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filtering waste products from the blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phloem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phloem uses energy for transport, while xylem relies on passive forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nitrogenous wastes like urea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Translocation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transpiration pull (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nephrons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It transports the products of photosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure efficient delivery of oxygen to the tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kill bacteria present in ingested food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They assist in loading sugars into the sieve tubes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Root pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethanol and carbon dioxide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fish living in a deep ocean (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ureter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aerobic respiration produces more energy than anaerobic respiration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abdomen, on either side of the backbone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through a series of folds and villi that increase the surface area for absorption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ATP provides the energy required for various cellular activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From the air through their leaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The buildup of lactic acid due to the breakdown of pyruvate in the absence of oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is released into the atmosphere through stomata. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They speed up the chemical breakdown of large food molecules into smaller ones. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is much lower than in air. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethanol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ATP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved elimination of waste products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To collect the filtrate from blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glucose and amino acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Based on excess water and dissolved waste levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waste products diffuse into dialysing fluid from blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>180 liters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stores urine until eliminated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plants can lose whole parts to eliminate waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aerobic respiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filtration and excretion of waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heart (A), Liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting water and nutrients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accumulation of waste in the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses do not show any molecular movement on their own. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living organisms are exposed to environmental factors that can cause damage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain the organized structure of living organisms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy is needed to maintain the organized structure of living organisms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living organisms must constantly repair and maintain their structures to stay alive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To kill the leaf cells and prevent further chemical reactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opening of stomata. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To regulate the exchange of gases between the plant and its environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potassium hydroxide absorbs carbon dioxide, reducing the availability for photosynthesis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It absorbs light energy, converting it into chemical energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autotrophs obtain food from the sun, while heterotrophs obtain food from other living organisms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bread mold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The parasite usually kills its host. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They absorb nutrients directly through their cell membrane. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cilia help Paramoecium move towards food sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To break down food into simpler substances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Animals take in food and break it down inside their bodies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cuscuta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Photosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To absorb most of the digested nutrients into the bloodstream. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoking can damage the cilia in the respiratory tract, making the lungs more vulnerable to infections. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of rings of cartilage in the throat helps to keep the passage open. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contraction of the intercostal muscles and relaxation of the diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a greater surface area for gas exchange between the air and the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved blood circulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that there is always a supply of oxygen in the lungs for absorption. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nose, throat, lungs, alveoli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon dioxide is primarily transported dissolved in the plasma, while oxygen is carried by red blood cells. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To pump blood throughout the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By releasing carbon dioxide into the air we exhale. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its ability to bind to oxygen and release it in tissues with low oxygen levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The animal develops a respiratory pigment like haemoglobin to aid in oxygen transport. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain the efficiency of oxygen delivery to the tissues and carbon dioxide removal from the body. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To trap harmful particles and prevent them from entering the lungs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics used to determine if something is alive include movement, growth, and molecular activity.

The movement of molecules is essential for life processes even if not visibly observable.

Viruses do not show molecular movement until they infect a host, raising debate about their status as living organisms.

Processes needed for maintaining life, including repair and energy use, occurring even during rest.

Common signs of life include detectable movement, growth, and color, but not all living things show them visibly.

Living organisms consist of well-organized structures at various levels, from molecules to tissues.

Living organisms require energy to perform life processes and maintain their structures.

Plants show evidence of life through growth, even if they have non-green leaves.

An enzyme in saliva that breaks down starch into simple sugars.

The rhythmic contraction of muscles in the digestive tract to move food.

Glands in the stomach wall that secrete digestive juices including hydrochloric acid.

A strong acid in the stomach that aids in digestion and creates an acidic environment.

A protein-digesting enzyme released by gastric glands in the stomach.

Digestive fluid produced by the liver that emulsifies fats in the small intestine.

Tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.

Fluid containing enzymes that assist in digesting proteins and fats in the small intestine.

Fluid secreted by small intestine glands that helps in digestion and nutrient absorption.

The longest part of the alimentary canal where complete digestion occurs.

The whole passage along which food passes through the body, including mouth and intestines.

The tube connecting the mouth to the stomach that carries food during swallowing.

Tooth decay caused by bacteria acting on sugars.

Iodine turns blue-black in presence of starch, indicating starch's presence.

The process of breathing and gas exchange in living organisms.

The external openings of the respiratory system where air enters the body.

Hair-like structures in the upper respiratory tract that help remove harmful particles from air.

Tiny balloon-like structures in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

A respiratory pigment in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

Carbon dioxide is mostly transported in blood in dissolved form.

The process of filtering air through hairs and mucus as it enters the nostrils.

The air that remains in the lungs even after exhalation, ensuring constant gas exchange.

The network of tubes in the lungs that maximizes surface area for gas exchange.

Use of tobacco products adversely affects major organs such as lungs and heart and increases cancer risks.

Different sections of the heart that separate oxygen-rich and carbon dioxide-rich blood.

The natural movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration for oxygen delivery in large animals.

The heart, responsible for circulating blood throughout the body to transport oxygen and nutrients.

A lubricant and trap for dust and germs in the air passage that protects the lungs.

The fluid medium in which blood cells are suspended, transporting substances like nutrients and waste.

The process of oxygen being absorbed into the blood in the alveoli and carbon dioxide released.

The process of transferring energy from food to an organism.

External sources that provide energy, primarily carbon-based food.

Organisms that can absorb nutrients directly from the environment.

The process of movement of substances from high to low concentration.

Organisms made of many cells that require specialized systems for functions.

A system in organisms to transport food and oxygen to cells.

The process of removing waste products from the body.

Organisms that produce their own food using inorganic materials.

Organisms that obtain food by consuming other living things.

The process by which autotrophs convert sunlight into stored energy.

The green pigment in plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.

Energy-rich compounds produced during photosynthesis for plants.

A storage form of energy in plants derived from carbohydrates.

A form of energy storage in animals, similar to starch in plants.

Contracts to pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Upper chamber receiving deoxygenated blood from the body.

Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Atria are upper chambers; ventricles are lower and thicker-walled.

Prevents backflow of blood during heart contractions.

Blood passes through the heart twice during each full cycle.

Pressure in arteries during ventricular contraction.

Pressure in arteries during ventricular relaxation.

Carry blood away from the heart under high pressure.

Return blood to the heart, equipped with valves.

Smallest blood vessels where material exchange occurs.

Cells that help clot blood and minimize leakage.

Fluid similar to plasma, involved in tissue and nutrient transport.

System for transporting nutrients and water through the plant.

Absorb water and nutrients from the soil for the plant.

Tiny pores on the leaf surface that allow gas exchange.

Cells surrounding stomata that control their opening and closing.

A test used to detect the presence of starch in a substance.

The process where plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

Includes light absorption, water splitting, and carbon dioxide reduction.

Plants that grow on land and obtain nutrients from soil.

Nutrition by obtaining food from other organisms.

Organisms that absorb nutrients by breaking down food outside their bodies.

A single-celled organism that ingests food using pseudopodia.

Nutrition where organisms produce their own food, usually through photosynthesis.

A unicellular organism that uses cilia for feeding.

Plants obtain carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight for photosynthesis.

The ability of plants to close stomata to prevent water loss.

Acid helps digest food and kill harmful bacteria in the stomach.

They break down food into smaller, absorbable molecules.

Designed with folds and villi to maximize absorption of nutrients.

A chemical test to indicate presence of carbon dioxide by turning cloudy.

Respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing ethanol and CO2.

Respiration that requires oxygen to produce energy, CO2, and water.

Pyruvate can become ethanol or lactic acid depending on oxygen availability.

Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of cells used for various activities.

Carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged through stomata in plants.

Fishes take in water, extracting oxygen through gills from the water.

Terrestrial animals inhale oxygen through specialized organs like lungs.

Lungs and gills have large surface areas to facilitate gas exchange.

Tissue in plants that transports water and minerals from roots to leaves.

Tissue in plants that transports products of photosynthesis from leaves to other parts.

The process of water vapor loss from plant leaves, aiding water movement.

The pressure created in roots that helps push water upward in plants.

The movement of soluble products of photosynthesis through the phloem.

Cells adjacent to sieve tubes in phloem that assist in transport functions.

The pressure that drives water into the phloem by concentrating substances.

Substances like glucose created in leaves and transported in phloem.

Energy required for sucrose transfer into phloem, enhancing transport.

Plant tissue system that includes xylem and phloem for transport.

Organs in humans that filter blood and produce urine.

Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Organ that stores urine until excretion.

Harmful waste products like urea that need to be excreted.

A cup-shaped structure in the kidney that collects filtrate from the blood.

The basic functional units of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

A liquid containing waste and essential substances filtered from blood in the kidneys.

The process in which the kidneys take back important substances from the filtrate.

A condition where the kidneys can no longer filter waste effectively.

A machine that removes waste products from the blood through dialysis in cases of kidney failure.

A process that removes waste and excess substances from the blood when kidneys fail.

The process by which plants release excess water vapor into the atmosphere.

Storage organelles in plant cells for waste products and nutrients.

A method used by plants to excrete waste by shedding leaves.

Substances in plants that store waste, often in old tissues.

The process of giving an organ to someone in need of a transplant.