Life Functions Quiz

What is the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy?

• photosynthesis

• mitosis

• fermentation

• cellular respiration

What life function involves the process by which plants convert sunlight into glucose?

• respiration

• reproduction

• transport

• nutrition

What is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?

• mutation

• evolution

• adaptation

• homeostasis

What is the life process by which blood is pumped throughout the body?

• digestion

• excretion

• respiration

• transport

What is the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide to make ATP

• photosynthesis

• digestion

• circulation

• respiration

Which life function is not necessary for the individual organism to survive but is necessary for species survival?

• excretion

• digestion

• circulation

• reproduction

Which life function involves the movement of materials around the cell?

• regulation

• transport

• synthesis

• respiration

Which life function involves the keeping of body temperature stable?

• reproduction

• respiration

• regulation

• synthesis

Which life function involves the transport of nutrients and waste products throughout an organism?

• reproduction

• respiration

• circulation

• digestion

Which life function involves the removal of metabolic waste products?

• respiration

• photosynthesis

• digestion

• excretion