Characteristics of Living Organisms Quiz
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What process involves the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy?

  • Excretion
  • Growth
  • Reproduction
  • Respiration (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic shared by all bacteria?

  • Membrane-bound organelles
  • Photosynthesis
  • Presence of a nucleus
  • Circular chromosome of DNA (correct)
  • What is the defining feature that distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?

  • Cellular size
  • Chromosome structure
  • Cell wall composition
  • Presence of a nucleus (correct)
  • Which term describes the ability of an organism to detect and respond to changes in the environment?

    <p>Sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the removal of toxic materials and substances in excess of requirements from organisms?

    <p>Excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main process by which organisms take in materials for energy, growth, and development?

    <p>Nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organisms store carbohydrates as glycogen?

    <p>Animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms do not have chloroplasts and cannot carry out photosynthesis?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main structural difference between the cells of Plants and Animals?

    <p>Presence of cellulose cell walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is responsible for causing malaria?

    <p>Plasmodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why Viruses are considered not living organisms?

    <p>They have no cellular structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms can carry out fermentation in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

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