Exploring the Wonders of Biology

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Cell

• Organism

• Molecule

What process do plants use to make food?

• Digestion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

Which organ in the human body is responsible for pumping blood?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidneys

• Lungs

What is the name of the process by which cells divide?

• Protein Synthesis

• Mitosis

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Amino acids

• Carbohydrates

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

Which part of the cell contains the genetic material?

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• To facilitate gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

• To filter and purify blood before it circulates.

• To produce hormones that control metabolism.

• To regulate body temperature through sweating.

What type of organism is a mushroom?

• Plant

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Animal

What is the term for a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?

• Tissue

• Organism

• Organ

• Cell

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Skin

• Heart