Basic Biological Principals Unit 1 Review

All living organisms are able to ______.

• move

• reproduce offspring

• make their own energy

• eat other organisms for energy

An example of homeostatic mechanism would be to ________.

• sweat when you are hot

• shiver when you are cold

• release insulin after eating a meal

• all of the above

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells generally have which of the following features in common?

• A. Circular DNA

• B. Membrane bound nucleus

• C. Ribosomes

• D. Chloroplast

The image most likely represents a _____________.

• Plant cell

• Animal cell

• Prokaryotic cell

• Unicellular organism

Cell specialization is important throughout your own body and all multicellular organisms. An example of how structure and function relates to cell specialization would be through ____.

• plant cells containing cellulose to provide structural support

• long and stretchy muscle cells to allow for body movement

• flat and plate-like skin cells to provide protection on the body’s surface

• all of the above

Choose ALL of the answers that apply. Besides the number of cells in each, one key difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms is __________ .

• unicellular organisms contain all necessary components for survival

• multicellular organisms are dependent on other cells for survival

• multicellular organisms contain all necessary components for survival

The image best represents a _____________.

• Eukaryote

• Prokaryote

• Archaekaryote

• None of the above

A mitochondrion produces ATP for energy. A plant's leaves turn toward the direction of sunlight. A bacteria cell secretes a waste product through its plasma membrane. Which characteristic of life do all of these examples describe?

• Reproduction

• Maintaining homeostasis

• Growth

• Response to stimuli

Which type of cell contains membrane-bound organelles and with linear DNA?

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• Archaekaryote

• None of the above

The diagram shows a portion of a graduated cylinder. What is the volume of the liquid in this cylinder?

• 50 mL

• 65 mL

• 66 mL

• 63.5 mL