Biology Quiz

What is the study of life called?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

• Geology

Which process helps organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

• Photosynthesis

• Homeostasis

• Respiration

• Digestion

What is the basic unit of matter?

• Molecule

• Cell

• Atom

• Compound

What is often referred to as the "powerhouse" of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

Which type of transport does not require energy?

• Active transport

• Passive transport

• Facilitated diffusion

• Endocytosis

Who is known as the "father of genetics"?

• Darwin

• Mendel

• Watson

• Crick

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

• Produce glucose

• Produce ATP

• Produce oxygen

• Produce carbon dioxide

What does the theory of evolution suggest?

• Species were created independently

• All species descend from a common ancestor

• Species do not change over time

• Species are unrelated

What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?

• Biology

• Ecology

• Geology

• Astronomy

Which organism makes its own food typically through photosynthesis?

• Consumer

• Decomposer

• Producer

• Predator