Cellular Energy and Nutrients Quiz

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What is an adaptation?

The ability to change color based on the environment

A physical or behavioral characteristic of a species that increases its chances of survival in a particular environment (correct)

A process of decay in living organisms

The death of an organism

What is the role of nutrients for organisms?

Provide energy and materials for growth, development, and reproduction (correct)

Control the metabolic rate

Regulate body temperature

Facilitate communication between cells

Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?

Cactus storing water (correct)

Territorial behaviors

Bird migration

Living in groups

Which term describes the sum of all different processes that occur in an organism?

Metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Francesco Redi conducted an experiment to disprove which theory?

Theory of Spontaneous Generation Signup and view all the answers

In what way do beaks of birds vary?

Depending on their purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is a stimulus in the context of living organisms?

Anything that causes a response in an organism Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms are considered consumers in the energy flow within ecosystems?

Animals Signup and view all the answers

What must happen for the survival of each type of organism?

Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle observe that led to his idea of spontaneous generation?

Mice exiting a bale of hay gave rise to living organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

Convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which stage in a frog's life cycle involves the loss of gills and tail?

Tadpole stage Signup and view all the answers

Which adaptation involves living in groups and territorial behaviors?

Behavioral adaptations Signup and view all the answers

What is a common unicellular organism that moves around using pseudopods?

Amoeba Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Francesco Redi's experiment?

To disprove spontaneous generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reproduction in living organisms?

To ensure the continuity of species Signup and view all the answers

Which unicellular organism is covered in cilia that help in movement and food gathering?

Paramecium Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is an imbalance between energy using and energy creating processes in an organism?

The organism may struggle to survive due to inadequate energy production. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pseudopods in amoebas?

Capturing food Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes multicellular organisms?

Made up of two or more cells Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular process involves the movement of particles from a more concentrated area to a less concentrated area?

Diffusion Signup and view all the answers

How do paramecia move through freshwater?

Using pseudopods Signup and view all the answers

Which organism can perform most cellular functions with just a single cell?

Yeast Signup and view all the answers

What are the three broad functions of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Taking in sensory information, processing information, sending out motor signals Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body connects the spinal cord to the brain?

Medulla oblongata Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of spinal nerves in the body?

Serve as on-ramps and off-ramps for sensory information and motor commands Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a response that the spinal cord can generate without involving the brain?

Initiating a reflex action like pulling your hand away from a hot surface Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the brain serve as a central computer for the body?

It regulates heart rate and digestion without conscious effort Signup and view all the answers

How is the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) related to the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

It serves as a network that relays messages to and from different parts of the body to the CNS Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain controls functions like learning, memory, and speech?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sensory information in the Central Nervous System?

Receive input from the senses and send it to be processed by the CNS Signup and view all the answers

What is the wave-like movement that moves food down the esophagus called?

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces saliva to chemically break down food using enzymes?

Salivary glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of gastric juice produced by the stomach?

Mucus, hydrochloric acid, water, and digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Where is bile stored until it is needed for digestion?

Gall bladder Signup and view all the answers

Which organ produces enzymes that further break down food in the small intestine?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers