Biology Concepts Quiz

Which of the following is a key characteristic of all living organisms?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Photosynthesis

• Order

What is the process that has transformed life on Earth?

• Chemical Reaction

• Evolution

• Osmosis

• Photosynthesis

What is the study of microorganisms called?

• Zoology

• Botany

• Microbiology

• Entomology

Which domain would a fish be classified in?

• Archaea, because fish are multicellular

• Eukarya, because fish are multicellular

• Archaea, because fish are single-celled

• Eukarya because fish are single-celled

What is the name of the diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among biological species?

• Phylogenetic tree

• Family tree

• Venn diagram

• Bar graph

What is the process of gradual change during which new species arise from older species?

• Metamorphosis

• Mutation

• Revolution

• Evolution

Which of the following animal is the most closely related to a horse?

• An armadillo

• A camel

• A bat

• A cat

What is the relatively stable internal environment required to maintain life called?

• Adaptation

• Homeostasis

• Respiration

• Metabolism

What is the study of biological processes at the molecular and chemical level called?

• Physiology

• Ecology

• Genetics

• Molecular biology

What is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms?

• Organism

• Organ

• Cell

• Tissue