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. (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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

Which domain contains both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

<p>Eukarya (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a unicellular organism?

<p>Mushrooms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following is a multicellular protist?

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

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

<p>Bacterium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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