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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?
- Temperature (correct)
- Plants
- Bacteria
- Animals
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into?
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into?
- Oxygen
- Glucose (correct)
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
Which of the following is responsible for carrying genetic information in cells?
Which of the following is responsible for carrying genetic information in cells?
- RNA (correct)
- Proteins
- DNA
- Carbohydrates
What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?
What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of living organisms?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of living organisms?
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The process of breaking down complex substances into simpler forms is called:
The process of breaking down complex substances into simpler forms is called:
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Growth and development, reproduction, movement, and cellular organization are the characteristics of living organisms.
Basic Structural and Functional Unit of Life
- Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life.
Living and Non-Living Matter
- Bacteria is a living organism, whereas virus is considered non-living matter.
- Air is an example of non-living matter.
Types of Organisms
- Amoeba is an example of a unicellular organism, whereas sunflower, mushroom, and human are examples of multicellular organisms.
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into glucose.
Abiotic Factors
- Temperature is an example of an abiotic factor.
Genetic Information
- DNA is responsible for carrying genetic information in cells.
Biological Processes
- Digestion is the process of breaking down complex substances into simpler forms.
- Respiration, excretion, and secretion are other important biological processes.
Human Digestive System
- Stomach, liver, and small intestine are components of the human digestive system, whereas brain is not.
Natural Resources
- Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource, whereas fossil fuels, coal, and natural gas are non-renewable resources.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 of NCERT Science with these multiple-choice questions covering characteristics of living organisms, basic structural units of life, examples of non-living matter, and unicellular organisms.
