Proteins and Nucleic Acids Functions Quiz

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What is the main focus of biology?

Studying non-living things

Investigating the structure of rocks

Examining the characteristics of living organisms (correct)

Exploring the properties of gases

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

Adaptation through evolution

Metabolism

Abiotic organization (correct)

Reproduction, growth, and development

What process helps living organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

Homeostasis (correct)

Mitosis

Photosynthesis

Respiration

How are living organisms classified based on cell type?

By the presence of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Why is the concentration of glucose important for homeostasis?

To ensure appropriate energy levels Signup and view all the answers

How does biology contribute to our understanding of living things?

By investigating the structure and function of cells Signup and view all the answers

Which domain includes organisms that are mostly unicellular and have both prokaryotic and eukaryotic characteristics?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom consists mostly of multicellular autotrophs with cell walls made of cellulose?

Plantae Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the feeding types of Fungi and Animalia?

Fungi are autotrophs while Animalia are heterotrophs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic common to all scientific names of organisms?

They are italicized when typed or underlined when handwritten Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of matter that all organisms are composed of?

Atoms Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdom includes organisms that lack a cell wall and are multicellular heterotrophs?

Animalia Signup and view all the answers

What is the sugar found in DNA?

Deoxyribose Signup and view all the answers

Which base pairs are present in DNA?

Adenine-Thymine and Cytosine-Guanine Signup and view all the answers

Where is DNA primarily found in the cell?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which bases are present in RNA but not in DNA?

Uracil Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of carbohydrates in cells?

Energy storage and structural support Signup and view all the answers

What are lipids formed from?

Fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

Which type of protein is responsible for protecting against foreign substances?

Defensive protein Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of DNA?

Storage and transmission of genetic information Signup and view all the answers

What is the backbone of a nucleic acid made of?

Sugar and phosphate molecules Signup and view all the answers

In nucleic acids, what is attached to the sugar groups in the backbone?

Nucleotide bases Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nucleic acid converts genetic information to build proteins?

Ribonucleic acid Signup and view all the answers

How many strands make up DNA, and what are they arranged in?

Two strands arranged in a double helix Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vitamins are released, absorbed, and transported with dietary fat?

Fat-soluble vitamins Signup and view all the answers

Where are fat-soluble vitamins stored in the body?

Liver, fatty tissue, and muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which group of vitamins needs to be consumed regularly to prevent deficiencies?

Water-soluble vitamins Signup and view all the answers