31 Questions
What is the correct order of biological hierarchy, from the lowest level to the highest level?
Cell, Organism, Tissue, Organ, Community, Population, Ecosystem
What are the properties of water that make it essential for living organisms?
High heat capacity and low surface tension
What is the main concept of Darwin’s theory of evolution that explains the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype?
Natural Selection
Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
What is the pH range for a substance to be considered as an acid?
0-6
Which subatomic particle determines the chemical properties of an element?
Electron
Which of the following best describes hydrophilic molecules?
Molecules that attract water
What is the role of buffers in a biological system?
To maintain a stable pH in a solution
Which statement best describes the structure of prokaryotic cells?
They lack a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Which of the following best represents the function of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis
What is the main function of the centrosome in a cell?
To regulate cell division
Which of the following accurately describes the difference between DNA and RNA?
DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar
Which of the following types of membrane lipids forms a barrier to the passage of polar molecules across the plasma membrane?
Phospholipids
What is the primary role of glycogen in living organisms?
Energy storage in animal cells
Lysosomes are organelles that primarily function in:
Waste disposal and recycling
Which of the following is a correct order of biological hierarchy, from the lowest level to the highest level?
Cell, Organism, Tissue, Organ, Community, Population, Ecosystem
Which subatomic particle determines the chemical properties of an element?
Electron
What is the main function of the centrosome in a cell?
Cell division
What is the primary role of glycogen in living organisms?
Energy storage
Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
What accurately describes the difference between DNA and RNA?
RNA is single-stranded while DNA is double-stranded
Which of the following describes the role of the cytoskeleton in a living organism?
Facilitating cell movement and maintaining cell shape
What is the primary function of the flagella in a cell?
Aiding in cell motility
Which type of intercellular junction is primarily responsible for cell-cell adhesion in animal cells?
Desmosomes
What is the main function of glycogen in living organisms?
Energy storage in animal cells
Which statement best describes the structure of eukaryotic cells?
Contain membrane-bound organelles
What is the main role of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?
Modifying and sorting proteins for secretion
Which of the following best describes the function of histones in eukaryotic cells?
Regulating gene expression by modifying chromatin structure
Which type of membrane lipid forms a barrier to the passage of polar molecules across the plasma membrane?
Phosphatidylcholine
Which organelle is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances in a cell?
Peroxisome
In a plant cell, which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
Test your knowledge on the levels of organization of living organisms, properties of living organisms, classification of living organisms, Darwin’s theory on the origin of species, and the steps of the scientific method. This quiz also covers the definition of hypothesis and its requirements.
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