Characteristics of Living Organisms

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Which type of cells do not contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

Archaeal cells

Mitochondrial cells

Bacterial cells (correct)

Eukaryotic cells

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of reproduction?

Eukaryotic cells lack the ability to divide.

Prokaryotic cells reproduce sexually or asexually. (correct)

Prokaryotic cells reproduce using mitosis exclusively.

Eukaryotic cells reproduce through binary fission only.

Which of the following cellular components is responsible for making energy through cellular respiration?

Golgi apparatus

Endoplasmic reticulum

Ribosome

Mitochondria (correct)

What is the primary function of lysosomes in animal cells?

Waste digestion Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

In which cellular process is glucose used to produce ATP, carbon dioxide, and water?

Cellular respiration Signup and view all the answers

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

Combustion Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of organization for living organisms?

Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of an organism?

Pupal Signup and view all the answers

What process allows living organisms to maintain a balanced internal environment?

Homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

How do living organisms obtain energy?

By breaking down food Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration?

The amount of ATP formed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a function of the cytoplasm?

Transcription of DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for constructing ribosomes?

Nucleolus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mitochondria is incorrect?

Mitochondria reproduce by meiosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi body?

Folding, packaging, and shipping of macromolecules Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of RNA found in the nucleus?

tRNA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of metamorphosis mentioned in the text?

Partialmetabolous Signup and view all the answers

Which stage is the defining characteristic of complete metamorphosis?

Pupa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms does NOT undergo metamorphosis according to the text?

Humans Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis?

To change a condition so that it returns to its normal state Signup and view all the answers

According to the classical cell theory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Cells can spontaneously generate from non-living matter Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a condition that is maintained at a homeostatic level in the human body?

Blood volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mitochondria mentioned in the text?

Production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in mitochondria plays a crucial role in ATP production?

Cristae Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the function where mitochondria release cytochrome C to initiate cell death?

Apoptosis regulation Signup and view all the answers

How does the cell membrane contribute to maintaining homeostasis?

Allowing specific concentrations of ions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about unicellular organisms is accurate based on the text?

They have a single cell that carries out all life processes. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates protists from bacteria based on the text?

Possession of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes protists from other organisms?

They have specialized structures like cilia and flagella Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms are classified as Protists?

Algae and protozoans Signup and view all the answers

What kingdom contains multicellular autotrophs that can make their own food?

Kingdom Plantae Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Kingdom Animalia from other kingdoms?

They are motile and lack cell walls Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of biomes?

Terrestrial and aquatic Signup and view all the answers

Which biome is typically divided into chapparals, woodlands, and savannahs?

Shrubland Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of species biodiversity?

Variation of different organisms within an ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a living organism, as mentioned in the text?

Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in living cells?

Protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Cellular organization Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the life cycle involves the development of an organism from an egg or seed?

Egg or seed stage Signup and view all the answers

In terms of energy production, what role does aerobic cellular respiration play in living organisms?

Production of energy with oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hypermetamorphosis from holometabolous metamorphosis?

Hypermetamorphosis involves multiple larval stages, while holometabolous metamorphosis involves only four stages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms undergoes incomplete metamorphosis based on the text?

Cockroaches Signup and view all the answers

How do negative feedback loops contribute to maintaining homeostasis?

By attempting to change a condition to its normal state. Signup and view all the answers

Which parameter is NOT mentioned as being maintained at homeostatic levels in the human body?

Blood clotting mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of complete metamorphosis in insects?

Including both larva and pupa stages Signup and view all the answers

How does homeostasis enable human life to exist?

By allowing the body to maintain internal conditions without human intervention. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

Prokaryotic cells have linear DNA while eukaryotic cells have circular DNA. Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells in terms of reproduction?

Eukaryotic cells reproduce asexually only, while prokaryotic cells divide using binary fission. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding cellular respiration?

In anaerobic cellular respiration, oxygen is used to make ATP. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a lysosome in a cell?

Lysosomes help in the digestion and recycling of cellular waste. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sets of organelles is found in both plant and animal cells?

Nucleus, cell membrane, and ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of size and complexity?

Eukaryotic cells are larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells. Signup and view all the answers

During which process is a complementary strand of mRNA constructed in the nucleus?

Transcription Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle in the cell is responsible for breaking down toxic materials?

Peroxisomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytosol in the cell?

Gel-like fluid where organelles are suspended Signup and view all the answers

What is the suspected origin of mitochondria based on its structure and replication method?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Where does cellular respiration take place in aerobic cellular respiration?

Cytoplasm and mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the role of nuclei in eukaryotic cells?

The nucleolus constructs proteins. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the outer membrane in mitochondria?

It allows minerals and proteins to pass through Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of mitochondria?

Synthesis of proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the folded inner membrane in mitochondria?

Cristae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the process of ATP production in mitochondria?

All three terms refer to the same process Signup and view all the answers

What is the space between the two mitochondrial membranes called?

Intermembrane space Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mitochondria is correct?

Mitochondria store genetic material in the form of mitochondrial DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of ecological biodiversity?

Variation in a given ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in unicellular algae allows them to move and locate food?

Pseudopods Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates terrestrial biomes from aquatic biomes?

Type of vegetation Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom contains multicellular autotrophs but lacks chloroplasts?

Protista Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes mixotrophs among protozoans?

Combination of autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is shared by both algae and protozoans?

Unicellularity Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of the biome known as tundra?

Cold temperatures and permafrost Signup and view all the answers

Which biome is known for its high biodiversity and dense vegetation?

Rainforest Signup and view all the answers

Why are organisms in Kingdom Animalia classified as heterotrophs?

They need to eat other organisms for energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cilia in some protozoans?

Locomotion and food capture Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of Living Organisms

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Which type of cells do not contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of reproduction?

Which of the following cellular components is responsible for making energy through cellular respiration?

What is the primary function of lysosomes in animal cells?

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

In which cellular process is glucose used to produce ATP, carbon dioxide, and water?

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

What is the basic unit of organization for living organisms?

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of an organism?

What process allows living organisms to maintain a balanced internal environment?

How do living organisms obtain energy?

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

What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration?

Which of the following is not a function of the cytoplasm?

Which organelle is responsible for constructing ribosomes?

Which of the following statements about mitochondria is incorrect?

What is the primary function of the Golgi body?

Which of the following is not a type of RNA found in the nucleus?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of metamorphosis mentioned in the text?

Which stage is the defining characteristic of complete metamorphosis?

Which of the following organisms does NOT undergo metamorphosis according to the text?

What is the primary function of negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis?

According to the classical cell theory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is an example of a condition that is maintained at a homeostatic level in the human body?

What is the main function of mitochondria mentioned in the text?

Which structure in mitochondria plays a crucial role in ATP production?

What term describes the function where mitochondria release cytochrome C to initiate cell death?

How does the cell membrane contribute to maintaining homeostasis?

Which statement about unicellular organisms is accurate based on the text?

What differentiates protists from bacteria based on the text?

What distinguishes protists from other organisms?

Which organisms are classified as Protists?

What kingdom contains multicellular autotrophs that can make their own food?

What distinguishes Kingdom Animalia from other kingdoms?

What are the two main categories of biomes?

Which biome is typically divided into chapparals, woodlands, and savannahs?

What is the focus of species biodiversity?

What is the defining characteristic of a living organism, as mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in living cells?

What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Which stage of the life cycle involves the development of an organism from an egg or seed?

In terms of energy production, what role does aerobic cellular respiration play in living organisms?

What distinguishes hypermetamorphosis from holometabolous metamorphosis?

Which of the following organisms undergoes incomplete metamorphosis based on the text?

How do negative feedback loops contribute to maintaining homeostasis?

Which parameter is NOT mentioned as being maintained at homeostatic levels in the human body?

What is a defining characteristic of complete metamorphosis in insects?

How does homeostasis enable human life to exist?

What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells in terms of reproduction?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding cellular respiration?

What is the primary function of a lysosome in a cell?

Which of the following sets of organelles is found in both plant and animal cells?

What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells in terms of size and complexity?

During which process is a complementary strand of mRNA constructed in the nucleus?

Which organelle in the cell is responsible for breaking down toxic materials?

What is the function of cytosol in the cell?

What is the suspected origin of mitochondria based on its structure and replication method?

Where does cellular respiration take place in aerobic cellular respiration?

Which statement is true about the role of nuclei in eukaryotic cells?

What is the role of the outer membrane in mitochondria?

Which of the following is NOT a function of mitochondria?

What is the name of the folded inner membrane in mitochondria?

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the process of ATP production in mitochondria?

What is the space between the two mitochondrial membranes called?

Which of the following statements about mitochondria is correct?

What is the defining characteristic of ecological biodiversity?

Which structure in unicellular algae allows them to move and locate food?

What differentiates terrestrial biomes from aquatic biomes?

Which kingdom contains multicellular autotrophs but lacks chloroplasts?

What distinguishes mixotrophs among protozoans?

Which characteristic is shared by both algae and protozoans?

What is a distinguishing feature of the biome known as tundra?

Which biome is known for its high biodiversity and dense vegetation?

Why are organisms in Kingdom Animalia classified as heterotrophs?

What is the primary function of cilia in some protozoans?