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Which structure is unique to plant cells?
Which structure is unique to plant cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the shape of most animal cells?
What is the shape of most animal cells?
Which cell structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
Which cell structure is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
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How do specialized cells in multicellular organisms contribute to overall function?
How do specialized cells in multicellular organisms contribute to overall function?
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Where does cell division primarily take place in an organism?
Where does cell division primarily take place in an organism?
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Which of the following statements is true about specialized cells?
Which of the following statements is true about specialized cells?
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What is sensitivity in living organisms?
What is sensitivity in living organisms?
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What do multiple tissues working together form?
What do multiple tissues working together form?
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Which of the following is considered a main stimulus?
Which of the following is considered a main stimulus?
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What is the primary purpose of respiration in living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of respiration in living organisms?
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Which type of respiration requires oxygen?
Which type of respiration requires oxygen?
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What type of reproduction involves the union of male and female gametes?
What type of reproduction involves the union of male and female gametes?
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What are some examples of excretion in living organisms?
What are some examples of excretion in living organisms?
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Which of the following statements is true about asexual reproduction?
Which of the following statements is true about asexual reproduction?
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How does growth occur in living organisms?
How does growth occur in living organisms?
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What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
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Which statement best describes the process of movement in organisms?
Which statement best describes the process of movement in organisms?
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Which of the following describes eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following describes eukaryotic cells?
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What term is used for organisms made up of a single cell?
What term is used for organisms made up of a single cell?
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What role do growth hormones play in living organisms?
What role do growth hormones play in living organisms?
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Which of the following processes is not considered excretion?
Which of the following processes is not considered excretion?
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Which structure in a cell is primarily responsible for detecting light?
Which structure in a cell is primarily responsible for detecting light?
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What is the by-product produced during anaerobic respiration?
What is the by-product produced during anaerobic respiration?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven vital functions that characterize living things?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven vital functions that characterize living things?
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What is the primary source of energy required for autotrophic organisms to produce their own food?
What is the primary source of energy required for autotrophic organisms to produce their own food?
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Which of the following organisms is classified as a heterotroph?
Which of the following organisms is classified as a heterotroph?
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Which of the following statements about autotrophic nutrition is correct?
Which of the following statements about autotrophic nutrition is correct?
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Which process is involved in the conversion of water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen?
Which process is involved in the conversion of water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen?
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Which of the following organisms is NOT an example of autotrophic nutrition?
Which of the following organisms is NOT an example of autotrophic nutrition?
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What do we call organisms that feed on organic compounds produced by other organisms?
What do we call organisms that feed on organic compounds produced by other organisms?
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In what type of organism does photosynthesis occur, which is essential for autotrophic nutrition?
In what type of organism does photosynthesis occur, which is essential for autotrophic nutrition?
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What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?
What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?
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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
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What structure provides rigidity and shape to plant cells?
What structure provides rigidity and shape to plant cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of animal cells?
Which of the following is NOT a component of animal cells?
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What is the primary role of the cell membrane?
What is the primary role of the cell membrane?
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Which statement about the vacuole is true?
Which statement about the vacuole is true?
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What do mitochondria primarily function in?
What do mitochondria primarily function in?
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Which of the following correctly states the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following correctly states the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Things
- Living things exhibit seven vital functions: nutrition, respiration, excretion, growth, movement, sensitivity, and reproduction.
- Each of these functions is essential for an organism to survive and reproduce.
- Organisms obtain food through autotrophic (producing their own food) or heterotrophic (consuming other organisms) nutrition.
- Autotrophs, such as plants and algae, use photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose), using chlorophyll and water.
- Heterotrophs, which include animals and many bacteria, consume other organisms for energy and nutrients.
Nutrition
- All living organisms require food for energy, growth, and repair.
- Two primary types of nutrition are autotrophic and heterotrophic.
- Autotrophs produce their own food through photosynthesis.
- Heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.
Respiration
- Respiration is the breakdown of glucose into simpler products to release energy.
- This energy is stored as ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
- There are two types of respiration: aerobic (requires oxygen) and anaerobic (doesn't require oxygen).
Excretion
- Excretion is the removal of waste products from the body.
- These waste products are often by-products of metabolic reactions, and their removal is essential for survival.
- Gaseous exchange, sweating, and leaf shedding are examples of excretion.
Growth
- Growth is an increase in size, mass, or volume of an organism.
- It occurs through cell division and enlargement, requiring nutrients and substances.
Movement
- Movement is a change in position of an organism's body part or the whole organism.
- It can include locomotion and the movement of plant parts.
- Unicellular organisms may move using cilia or flagella, while multicellular organisms use different structures for movement.
Sensitivity
- Sensitivity is the ability of a living organism to respond to stimuli in its environment.
- Key stimuli include touch, chemicals (taste and smell), pH, light, and heat.
- Organisms respond to stimuli through receptors and sensory cells. These receptors are part of the organism's sensory organs.
Reproduction
- Reproduction is the production of new organisms.
- It ensures the continuation of a species.
- There are two types: sexual (involving the union of male and female gametes) and asexual (involving a single organism).
- Sexual reproduction creates offspring with genetic diversity.
- Asexual reproduction creates identical offspring.
Cell Structure and Function
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Cells are the basic units of life, and different cell types perform different functions.
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There are two main types of cells: prokaryotic (without a nucleus) and eukaryotic (with a nucleus).
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Both have organelles that carry out specific tasks.
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Eukaryotic cells include mitochondria, chloroplasts, vacuoles, etc., and contain DNA within a nucleus.
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Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, lack these internal structures, maintaining the genetic material separately.
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Cell division leads to growth, repair, and the creation of new cells.
Specialised Cells
- Organisms have specialised cells with specific shapes and functions.
- Examples include red blood cells (carrying oxygen), nerve cells (transmitting messages), muscle cells (contracting/relaxing for movement).
- Photosynthesis in plants takes place in Chloroplasts.
- Root hair cells in plants absorb water and nutrients.
Organisation
- Multicellular organisms have a complex structure with cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
- Tissues are groups of similar cells working together; organs are groups of tissues working together, and organ systems are groups of organs working together.
- This complex organization allows for a division of labor to complete tasks.
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This quiz explores the fundamental characteristics that define living organisms, focusing on their vital functions such as nutrition, respiration, and reproduction. Understand the differences between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition and how these processes contribute to the survival of various life forms.
