SI S24 1.1

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

• Ability to reproduce

• Ability to move

• Response to environmental stimuli

• Growth and development

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells cannot reproduce, while prokaryotic cells can.

• Prokaryotic cells have a more complex cell structure.

In the classification of life, which rank comes directly below "Domain"?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Class

• Order

Which domain of life includes organisms with a nucleus?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Prokarya

What is the term for the ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in external environments?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Adaptation

• Evolution

Which of the following is NOT a domain in the three-domain system of classification?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista

Which of the following is an example of a eukaryotic organism?

• Escherichia coli

• Yeast

• Salmonella

• Streptococcus

In the hierarchy of biological classification, which level is more specific than "Family"?

• Order

• Class

• Genus

• Phylum

Which characteristic is common to all living organisms?

• Ability to fly

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular organization

• Consumption of organic food

Which of the following best describes the process of evolution?

• The spontaneous generation of life from non-living matter

• The change in the characteristics of a species over several generations

• The process by which cells divide and multiply

• The movement of organisms from one habitat to another