10 Questions
How do cells take in nutrients?
Through a process called endocytosis
What is the process by which cells convert the energy in food into ATP?
Cellular respiration
What is the organelle in plant cells that can take energy from sunlight and convert it into sugar?
Chloroplast
How do individual cells in the body divide to make more cells?
Through a process called mitosis
What are the small mistakes in DNA replication called?
Mutations
What is homeostasis?
Maintaining a constant internal environment
How are cells and whole organisms similar in terms of organization?
Both have a specific layout of body parts or organelles
What are organelles in a cell?
Small pieces that perform specific jobs
Which of the following is a criterion used to define 'life'?
Evolutionary history
What does the term 'growth and reproduction' refer to in the context of defining 'life'?
Increase in size and the ability to produce offspring
Test your knowledge of living things and the criteria scientists use to define life with this quiz. Explore the role of cells as the building blocks of all living organisms and discover the key characteristics that classify an organism as living.
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