Unit 1, Part 1 Life Traits & Cells

Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?

• reproduction
• growth & development
• movement
• cells

Which characteristic of life is described here?  Some organisms have organ systems which are comprised of organs.  These organs are made of tissues.  The tissues are composed of different cell types.  

• cell(s)
• response to environment
• growth and development
• organization

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Which of the following is the study of life?

• Biology
• Zoology
• Chemistry
• Ecology

The maintenance of a constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment is the definition of which term? 

• metabolism
• homeostasis
• adaptation
• development

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Which of the following are examples of nucleic acids? 

• amino acids and proteins
• DNA and RNA
• fatty acids and oils
• glucose and starch

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All of the chemical processes that build up or break down materials is known as ___________________.

• growth 
• homeostasis
• development
• metabolism

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Which characteristic of life is described here?  Geese flying south in the winter.

• adaptation
• response to stimul
• organization
• stimulus

Cells that lack nuclei and other membrane bound organelles are classified as _________________.

• prokaryotes
• eukaryotes
• viruses

Which cell organelle is found in plant cells, gives plants their green color, and is responsible for photosynthesis?

• cytoplasm
• cell wall
• chloroplast
• vacuole

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Which cell organelle stores the genetic information of the cell?

• vacuole
• cell membrane
• nucleus
• cell wall