Biology Quiz: Origin and Characteristics of Life
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What theory suggests that life arose from non-living material?

  • Panspermia
  • Biogenesis
  • Directed Panspermia
  • Abiogenesis (correct)

    • Which experiment demonstrated that life arose from living matter rather than spontaneous generation?

  • Redi’s Experiment (correct)
  • Pasteur’s Experiment
  • Darwin’s Experiment
  • Needham’s Experiment

    • What does the term 'catabolism' refer to?

  • Acquiring nutrients
  • Maintaining internal balance
  • Breaking down larger molecules (correct)
  • Synthesis of larger molecules

    • Which concept means that life could have traveled between worlds on asteroids?

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    What is necessary for organisms to survive, grow, and reproduce?

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

    Which of the following processes allows organisms to react to their environment?

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

    What is the primary function of homeostasis in living organisms?

    <p>Maintaining internal balance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes directed panspermia?

    <p>Aliens sending microorganisms to initiate life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that life originated from inanimate matter?

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

    What is the term for the ability of organisms to adjust to changes in their environment?

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    Which scientist was the first to observe the inside of a cell?

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    What does the term 'irritability' refer to in organisms?

    <p>The reaction to stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prokaryote defined as?

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

    What is the basic unit of life?

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

    Which of the following refers to the gradual changes in characteristics of a population over time?

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

    What is required for growth, development, and reproduction in living organisms?

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

    What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

    <p>Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

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

    Which statement about the cytosol is true?

    <p>It is the jelly-like substance made up of mainly 70% water. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do ribosomes serve in the cell?

    <p>Making proteins by reading messenger RNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property characterizes the plasma membrane?

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    What do chloroplasts perform?

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    What is the primary storage function of vacuoles in a cell?

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    During which stage does the cell capture energy from sunlight?

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    What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

    <p>Generating energy by burning glucose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process occurs in the stroma during the Calvin Cycle?

    <p>Synthesis of sugar from CO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lysosomes in a cell?

    <p>Breaking down cellular waste and recycling materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes aerobic respiration?

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

    What is the main product of glycolysis?

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

    What is the purpose of the electron transport chain?

    <p>Account for most ATP synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary function of peroxisomes?

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    Which statement correctly describes phosphorylation?

    <p>Introducing a phosphate group to a molecule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the stigma in the reproductive process of a plant?

    <p>To serve as the site where pollen is deposited (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the flower is primarily responsible for pollen production?

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    What defines a complete flower?

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    Which component serves as the passageway for pollen to reach the ovary?

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    What is the role of the ovary in the plant reproductive system?

    <p>To store and develop fertilized eggs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the stamen?

    <p>The male reproductive part of a flower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of a flower's floral envelope?

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    What does the term 'inflorescence' refer to in relation to plants?

    <p>A cluster of flowers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of petals in flowering plants?

    <p>To attract pollinators with their bright colors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the pericarp surrounds the seed?

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    What occurs first in the process of seed germination?

    <p>Imbibition of water by the seed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the flower is primarily involved in the production of male gametes?

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

    Which part protects the inner floral structures before the flower opens?

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    What is the function of the carpel in flowering plants?

    <p>To protect the seeds and aid in dispersal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the fusion of male and female gametes in flowering plants?

    <p>Production of a zygote (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the reproductive structure of a flower?

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    Flashcards

    Abiogenesis

    The idea that life can arise from non-living matter.

    Biogenesis

    Life comes from pre-existing life.

    Francesco Redi

    Scientist who challenged spontaneous generation with an experiment using meat and maggots.

    Spontaneous Generation

    The outdated belief that living things can arise from nonliving matter.

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    Characteristics of Life

    Features that distinguish living things from nonliving things. These include gathering and using energy, adapting and evolving, and reproduction.

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    Energy

    The ability to do work, which allows living things to grow, move, and reproduce.

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    Nutrient Uptake

    The way organisms get food to survive.

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    Homeostasis

    Maintaining a stable internal environment.

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    Pasteur's Experiment

    An experiment that disproved spontaneous generation, showing bacteria only come from pre-existing bacteria.

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    Cell

    The basic unit of life.

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    Prokaryote

    A single-celled organism without a nucleus, like bacteria.

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    Eukaryote

    A more complex cell with a nucleus and organelles.

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    Adaptation

    The ability of a living thing to adjust to changes in its environment.

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    Evolution

    Changes in the characteristics of a group of organisms over time.

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    Development

    The process of growth and changes in an organism from birth to death.

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    Cytosol

    The jelly-like substance inside a cell, primarily composed of water, where most cellular activity occurs.

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    Plasma Membrane

    The cell's outer boundary that controls the movement of molecules in and out of the cell.

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    Golgi Apparatus

    A cell organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins.

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    Ribosomes

    Cellular machinery that synthesizes (makes) proteins from amino acids.

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    Photosynthesis

    The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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    Chloroplast

    The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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    Vacuole

    A storage structure in a cell that can hold food, water, or waste.

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    Protein Transport

    The movement of proteins throughout the cell; from the cell, to the Golgi apparatus and other places.

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    Thylakoids

    Membranous sacs within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur. They contain chlorophyll and other pigments that capture light energy.

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    Peroxisomes

    Organelles involved in various metabolic reactions, including the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification. They produce hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct.

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    Stigma

    The slightly enlarged tip of the style where pollen is deposited during pollination.

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    Style

    A long, thin filament in a flower that allows pollen grains to travel from the stigma to the ovary.

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    Ovary

    The swollen base of a pistil where ovules (eggs) are located and fertilized eggs develop.

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    Anther

    The part of a stamen where pollen grains are produced.

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    Filament

    A stalk that supports the anther at its tip.

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    Carpel

    The female reproductive part of a flower, also known as the pistil. It includes the stigma, style, and ovary.

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    Stamen

    The male reproductive part of a flower. It consists of the anther and filament.

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    Pericarp

    The wall of a ripened ovary, which forms the fruit around the seeds.

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    What protects the flower bud?

    The sepals, the outermost layer of the flower, protect the inner parts before the flower blooms.

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    What forms the fruit?

    The ovary of a flower develops into the fruit after fertilization. It protects the seed.

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    What's the difference between a sepal and a petal?

    Sepals are green, leaf-like structures that protect the flower bud, while petals are colorful and attract pollinators.

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    What is imbibition?

    The initial stage of seed germination where water is absorbed by the seed.

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    Study Notes

    Biology

    • Biology is the study of living things and their interactions with the environment.
    • It encompasses the structures, functions, and relationships of living organisms.

    Origin of Life

    • Abiogenesis/Spontaneous Generation: The idea that life can arise from non-living matter.
    • This theory, proposed by Aristotle, was widely accepted until the 17th century.
    • Biogenesis: Life comes only from pre-existing life.
    • Experiments by Francesco Redi, John Needham, Lazzaro Spallanzani, and Louis Pasteur refuted the concept of spontaneous generation.

    Characteristics of Life

    • Gathering and Using Energy: Organisms need energy to perform life functions, such as growth and movement.
    • Nutrient Uptake and Processing: Organisms need food to survive.
    • Catabolism: The breakdown of complex molecules.
    • Anabolism: The synthesis of complex molecules.
    • Waste Elimination: Removal of waste products.
    • Homeostasis: Maintaining a stable internal environment.
    • Adapting and Evolving: Organisms adapt to changing conditions.
    • Motility: The ability to move.
    • Irritability: The ability to respond to stimuli.

    Cells

    • Cells are the basic units of life.
    • Prokaryotes: Single-celled organisms, such as bacteria and archaea.
    • Eukaryotes: Organisms composed of cells with a nucleus and other organelles, such as plants and animals.

    Cell Structures

    • Cytoplasm: Fluid substance within a cell, holding the organelles.
    • Plasma Membrane: Regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the cell.
    • Ribosomes: Make proteins.
    • Golgi Apparatus: Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for transport.
    • Mitochondria: Produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
    • Lysosomes: Contain enzymes for breaking down waste.
    • Peroxisomes: Break down fatty acids and other molecules.
    • Vacuoles: Storage structures.
    • Chloroplasts: Perform photosynthesis in plant cells.
    • Nucleus: Controls cellular activities and contains DNA.
    • Smooth ER: Involved in lipid synthesis.
    • Rough ER: Involved in protein synthesis.

    Cellular Respiration

    • The process by which cells convert glucose into ATP.
    • It has three main stages: glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain.

    Photosynthesis

    • The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
    • Occurs in chloroplasts.
    • Produces glucose and oxygen.

    Reproduction

    • Sexual Reproduction: Involves the fusion of male and female gametes.
    • Asexual Reproduction: Production of genetically identical offspring from a single parent.

    Seed Germination

    • The process of a seed developing into a seedling.
    • Requires water, oxygen, favorable temperature, and proper conditions.
    • Stages include imbibition, enzymatic and respiratory activities, food digestion, and assimilation.

    Plant Structure and Reproduction

    • Includes parts of flowers, leaves, roots, stems, fruits and seeds.
    • Processes of plant reproduction are discussed.
    • Various parts of plants and their functions and structures are discussed.

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