Study of Life (Chap.1.1 - Review for Quiz)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

• Reproduces

• Requires energy

• consumes carbohydrates

• maintains homeostasis

Answer explanation

While all living organisms reproduce, require energy, and maintain homeostasis, not all consume carbohydrates. Therefore, 'consumes carbohydrates' is NOT a universal characteristic of living organisms.

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Which best describes adaptation?

• Reproducing as a species

• A short-term change in behavior in response to stimul

• Inherited changes in response to environmental factors

• Change in size as an organism ages

Answer explanation

Adaptation refers to inherited changes that occur over generations in response to environmental factors, allowing species to survive and thrive. This distinguishes it from short-term behavioral changes or size changes during aging.

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The study of life

• Biology

• Zoology

• Paleontology

• Ecology

Answer explanation

The study of life is known as Biology, which encompasses all living organisms and their interactions. Zoology focuses specifically on animals, Paleontology on fossils, and Ecology on ecosystems.

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Maintaining a stable internal environment

• Homeostasis

• Stimulus

• Asexual reproduction

• DNA

Answer explanation

Homeostasis refers to the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. This is essential for survival and is the correct answer to the question.

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List the levels of organization in order from smallest to most complex

• tissues, organ systems, organism, cells, organ

• cells, organ systems, tissues, organ, organism

• cells, tissues, organ, organ systems, organism

• organism, cells, tissues, organ systems, organ

Answer explanation

The correct order of organization is from smallest to most complex: cells, tissues, organ, organ systems, and finally organism. This reflects the hierarchical structure of biological organization.

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What are the two types of reproduction?

• There is only one

• Asexual and Sexual

Answer explanation

The two types of reproduction are asexual and sexual. Asexual reproduction involves a single organism producing offspring without the involvement of gametes, while sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes.

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What is an example of a Characteristic of Life?

• Eating

• Reproduces

• Breathing

• Walking

Answer explanation

Reproducing is a key characteristic of life, as it ensures the continuation of a species. While eating, breathing, and walking are important for survival, they do not define life in the same fundamental way as reproduction does.

An example of a response to a stimulus is:

• Lucy sneezing after dust got in her nose.

• a baby removing his hand from a hot stove.

• Suzy screaming after Mrs. Deitche dropped the textbook on her desk.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

All the examples provided illustrate responses to stimuli: Lucy sneezes due to dust, a baby pulls away from heat, and Suzy screams from a sudden noise. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above.'

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A group of organisms that can breed with one another & produce fertile offspring is known as:

• Reproduction

• Aliens

• Organisms

• Species

Answer explanation

A species is defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. This distinguishes them from other groups, making 'Species' the correct answer.

The process of natural changes that take place during an organism's life is called:

• Promotion

• Development

• Adaptation

• Growth

Answer explanation

The process of natural changes during an organism's life is referred to as development. It encompasses growth, maturation, and changes in function, distinguishing it from adaptation, which is a response to environmental changes.