Emergent Properties in Biology

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What is the process called when a single-celled organism reproduces by splitting into two identical cells?

Mitosis

Asexual reproduction (correct)

Sexual reproduction

Meiosis

Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Eukaryotes have more DNA than prokaryotes.

Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not. (correct)

Prokaryotes have a nucleus, while eukaryotes do not.

Prokaryotes have a cell wall, while eukaryotes do not.

What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?

To provide structure and protection for the cell

To produce energy for the cell

To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell (correct)

To store genetic information

Which type of reproduction involves the fusion of specialized egg and sperm cells to form a new organism?

Sexual reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of energy for most living organisms?

Chemical energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of a eukaryotic cell?

Lack of a cell wall Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe organisms that consist of millions of individual cells?

Complex multicellular organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an increase in the size of individual cells of an organism or in the number of cells, or both?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of life do many animals have a defined growth period that terminates when a characteristic adult size is reached?

Maturity Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecule that contains the information determining inherited characteristics in all organisms?

DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes all the changes that take place during the life of an organism, including growth?

Development Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability of living organisms to produce new individuals?

Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the plasma membrane?

Regulating the passage of materials between the cell and its environment Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

They have a structurally simpler design compared to eukaryotic cells Signup and view all the answers

What are organelles?

Internal structures within cells that perform specific functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tissues in the human body?

Groups of similar cells that work together to perform specialized functions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an epithelial tissue?

The skin Signup and view all the answers