Life Functions Review

Small molecules are combined to form larger molecules by the life function of

• regulation
• synthesis
• excretion
• transport

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A paramecium absorbs materials from its environment and circulates these materials through its cytoplasm. Which life function is described by this statement?

• reproduction
• transport
• synthesis
• respiration

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The life process of transport involves which of the following activities

• releasing energy from food
• absorbing and distributing materials
• obtaining and hydrolyzing materials
• producing cellular waste products

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Which life process prevents the accumulation of wastes?

• excretion
• nutrition
• digestion
• ingestion

Which life function provides substances that organisms need for growth and repair of tissue?

• excretion
• regulation
• nutrition
• reproduction

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This life function is NOT necessary for the survival of an individual, but IS necessary for the survival of a species

• respiration
• nutrition
• excretion
• reproduction

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The process of taking in and breaking down food into more usable parts is known as

• digestion
• respiration
• ingestion
• excretion

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Which term describes the process of taking in food?

• digestion
• excretion
• egestion
• ingestion

Breaking down “food” (energy source) into molecules so that they can be absorbed by cells.

• Elimination of waste
• Excretion
• Digestion
• Circulation

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The process of increasing in physical size.

• Growth
• Development
• Change
• Reproduction

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