Understanding Organisms and Homeostasis
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

  • Ability to maintain a constant internal temperature (correct)
  • Ability to respond to stimuli
  • Ability to reproduce
  • Ability to grow and develop

    • What is the primary function of homeostasis in an organism?

  • To maintain a consistent internal environment (correct)
  • To ensure the organism can reproduce successfully
  • To allow the organism to adapt to its environment
  • To provide the organism with energy for growth and development

    • Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can reproduce independently?

  • Cell (correct)
  • Organ system
  • Tissue
  • Organ

    • How do multicellular organisms differ from unicellular organisms in terms of structural organization?

    <p>Multicellular organisms have a more complex internal structure with specialized cells and tissues, while unicellular organisms are structurally simpler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary source of energy for plants?

    <p>Light energy from the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the vacuole in plant cells?

    <p>To store water, sugars, ions, and pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of animal tissues?

    <p>Endocrine tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Integumentary System in humans?

    <p>To regulate body temperature and protect the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the functions of unicellular and multicellular organisms differ?

    <p>Unicellular organisms perform all life processes within a single cell, while multicellular organisms compartmentalize these processes across different cell types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Less organized cellular structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which domain contains both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

    <p>Eukarya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a unicellular organism?

    <p>Mushrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is a unicellular archaeon that can survive in extreme temperatures?

    <p>Pyrolobus fumarii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a multicellular protist?

    <p>Kelps (brown algae)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organism is the Q fever bacteria shown in the image?

    <p>Bacterium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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