Chapter 1-Characteristics of Life 2

Multiple Choice

What is the study of life called?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Geology

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What does the prefix 'Bios' mean?

• Earth

• Life

• Water

• Air

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What does the suffix 'Logy' mean?

• The study of

• The creation of

• The destruction of

• The observation of

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What is an organism?

• A non-living thing

• A chemical compound

• Any living thing

• A type of rock

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Which of the following is NOT related to the study of biology?

• A) Bios

• B) Logy

• C) Organism

• D) Astronomy

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What is the study of life called?

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

• Geology

• Biology

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Which of the following is a unicellular organism?

• Plants

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Animals

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What is the advantage of asexual reproduction?

• Time-consuming

• Requires two parents

• Genetic variation

• Faster reproduction

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Which molecule contains the instructions for the structure and function of living things?

• RNA

• Lipid

• DNA

• Protein

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What is the process of maintaining a stable internal condition called?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Evolution

• Photosynthesis

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Which of the following is an example of a heterotroph?

• Cyanobacteria

• Lion

• Algae

• Oak tree

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What is the term for changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time?

• Reproduction

• Homeostasis

• Evolution

• Metabolism

Multiple Choice

Which nitrogenous base is not found in DNA?

• Cytosine

• Guanine

• Adenine

• Uracil

Multiple Choice

What is the term for organisms that can make their own food?

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

• Parasites

• Decomposers

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Which of the following is a physiological adaptation?

• Snake venom production

• Migration

• Nocturnal behavior

• Camouflage

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What is the primary disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

• Faster reproduction

• Only one parent required

• No genetic variation

• Time and energy to find a mate

Multiple Choice

Which field of biology focuses on the study of DNA and other molecules inside cells?

• Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases

• Biotechnology

• Global Ecology

• Genomics and Molecular Biology

Multiple Choice

What is the process by which living things obtain and use energy?

• Reproduction

• Metabolism

• Evolution

• Homeostasis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation?

• Diurnal activity

• Sharp claws

• Venom production

• Thick fur

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What is the role of genes in living organisms?

• They are lipids that store energy

• They are carbohydrates that provide structure

• They are proteins that provide energy

• They are sections of DNA passed from parent to offspring