10 Questions
Which term is used to describe the processes that perform maintenance job in living organisms?
Life processes
What is the source of energy for the maintenance processes in living organisms?
Food
What is the process called that transfers the source of energy from outside the body of the organism to the inside?
Nutrition
What additional material is needed from outside for the body size of organisms to grow?
Raw material
What determines the types of nutritional processes different organisms can use?
Complexity of carbon sources
What are some examples of living beings mentioned in the text?
Some examples of living beings mentioned in the text are dogs, cows, and humans.
How do we determine if something is alive?
We can determine if something is alive by observing its movements, such as breathing or visible growth.
How do we know that plants are alive?
We can know that plants are alive by observing their growth and presence of leaves.
Is visible movement always a reliable indicator of life? Why or why not?
No, visible movement is not always a reliable indicator of life because some plants and animals can be alive without visible movement.
Why is using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life not enough?
Using visible movement as the defining characteristic of life is not enough because some movements, especially at small scales, may be invisible.
Test your knowledge on the vital life processes and energy transfer in organisms with this quiz. Discover how organisms maintain themselves and prevent damage through external energy sources.
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