Characteristics of Living Things Quiz

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Which factor is NOT used in the classification of living organisms into domains and kingdoms?

  • Reproduction method (correct)
  • Cell type
  • Feeding type
  • Cell number

What is the smallest amount of an element that consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons?

  • Atom (correct)
  • Macromolecule
  • Cell
  • Molecule

Which characteristic is NOT a factor influencing homeostasis in living organisms?

  • Concentration of glucose
  • Presence of ions in water
  • Temperature
  • Size of molecules (correct)

What group of atoms held together by chemical bonds is exemplified by glucose?

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

What term describes the self-regulating process by which a living organism maintains a stable internal environment?

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

What is the term for a group of atoms held together by chemical bonds?

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

What defines matter as being composed of extremely small particles called atoms?

<p>Mass and space occupation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of metabolism in living organisms?

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

Which factor is NOT considered in the classification of living organisms into domains and kingdoms?

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

Which component of an atom has a neutral charge?

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

What is the process by which a living organism can adapt to changing external conditions while maintaining a stable internal environment?

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

Which elements make up about 96% of living organisms?

<p>Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structure of a protein based on?

<p>Peptide bonds between amino acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule is responsible for the storage, transmission, and translation of genetic information?

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

Which type of carbohydrate consists of long chains of monosaccharides?

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

What is the main function of triglycerides in living organisms?

<p>Storage of energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound accounts for over 70% of total cell mass?

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

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