Cells & Micro-life

Front

What is the nutritional mode of an amoeba?

Back

Heterotrophic - Amoebas obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms.

Front

Which organism produces its own food and contains chloroplasts?

Back

Volvox - It is a green algae that can photosynthesize.

Front

What is the outcome of mitosis?

Back

Two cells that are an exact copy of the original cell.

Front

Which protist reproduces sexually through conjugation?

Back

Paramecium - It can exchange genetic material with another Paramecium.

Front

What is homeostasis in cells?

Back

The process by which cells maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?

Back

Autotrophic organisms produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophic organisms obtain food from other sources (e.g., animals).

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is a protist?

Back

A protist is a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which can be unicellular or multicellular.

Front

What is the process of photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.