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What process involves the chemical reactions that break down nutrient molecules in living cells to release energy?
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?
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?
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?
Which term describes the ability of an organism to detect and respond to changes in the environment?
What is the term for the removal of toxic materials and substances in excess of requirements from organisms?
What is the term for the removal of toxic materials and substances in excess of requirements from organisms?
What is the main process by which organisms take in materials for energy, growth, and development?
What is the main process by which organisms take in materials for energy, growth, and development?
Which type of organisms store carbohydrates as glycogen?
Which type of organisms store carbohydrates as glycogen?
Which group of organisms do not have chloroplasts and cannot carry out photosynthesis?
Which group of organisms do not have chloroplasts and cannot carry out photosynthesis?
What is the main structural difference between the cells of Plants and Animals?
What is the main structural difference between the cells of Plants and Animals?
Which organism is responsible for causing malaria?
Which organism is responsible for causing malaria?
What is the main reason why Viruses are considered not living organisms?
What is the main reason why Viruses are considered not living organisms?
Which group of organisms can carry out fermentation in the absence of oxygen?
Which group of organisms can carry out fermentation in the absence of oxygen?
