Reproduction in Organisms Quiz

What term describes populations of different species that occupy the same region at the same time?

What is the global ecosystem that includes the parts of the planet where life is possible?

What is the process collectively called that allows organisms to acquire and use energy and nutrients to sustain life?

Which category of organisms makes their own food by extracting energy and nutrients from non-living sources?

What is the term for the state of internal constancy that cells must maintain to survive?

Which type of organisms absorb energy and nutrients from wastes or dead organisms?

Autotrophs are organisms that:

What are the two basic ways in which reproduction occurs?

Which process results in offspring that are virtually identical to the parent?

Why does sexual reproduction contribute to tremendous diversity in a population?

Which type of reproduction is advantageous in environments where conditions change frequently?

What must an organism do before it can reproduce?

In which organisms is sexual reproduction common?

What does genetic diversity enhance in a population?

What does reproduction transport from generation to generation?

What is the smallest chemical unit of a pure substance (element)?

Which level of organization consists of a group of joined atoms?

What is the fundamental unit of life?

Which characteristic of life involves the function of metabolism?

What level of organization consists of organs connected physically or chemically that function together?

Which characteristic of life involves natural selection?

What is a membrane-bounded structure with a specific function in a cell called?

'Homeostasis' refers to the maintenance of what in living organisms?

What is the main purpose of adaptations in organisms?

Which of the following best describes an adaptation?

Why is the example of the Peppered moth mentioned in the text significant?

Which statement best describes the purpose of a praying mantis's physical adaptations?

What does the statement 'Of all the offspring in a population, the ones that will outcompete the others and live long enough to reproduce are the ones with the best adaptations.' imply?

In the context of adaptations, what does 'Camouflage' refer to?

'An adaptation is an inherited characteristic or behavior that enables an organism to survive and reproduce successfully in its environment.' Which part of this statement emphasizes the importance of adaptations?

Why is it mentioned that 'If the Peppered moth had not been able to adapt its colouration to the human-impacted environment, it likely would have gone extinct over a century ago.'?

'Life ensures that organisms are well suited for their environment.' What is implied by this statement?