Cell Biology and Ecology Quiz

Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, prokaryotic cells do not.

• Both have membrane-bound organelles.

• Both lack a nucleus.

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryote?

• Amoeba

• E. coli

• Human

• Plant

In a food web, which organism is considered the apex predator according to the example provided?

• Grasshopper

• Rabbit

• Hawk

• Snake

What does the term "richness" refer to in biodiversity calculations?

• The number of individuals in a species

• The count of different species in a community

• The amount of food available

• The size of the largest organism

Which of the following is a primary consumer in the food web example given?

• Grass

• Hawk

• Grasshopper

• Snake

Which biome is characterized by hot, wet, dense vegetation and has high biodiversity and rainfall year-round?

• Savanna

• Subtropical Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Temperate Grasslands

What is a unique feature of the Savanna biome?

• Plants like cacti store water

• Leaves change color and fall off in autumn

• High biodiversity and rainfall year-round

• Seasonal rainfall; animals migrate

Which biome is described as hot and dry with very little rain, and has plants like cacti that store water?

• Chaparral

• Subtropical Desert

• Temperate Forests

• Tropical Rainforest

What is a unique feature of Temperate Grasslands?

• Fire-adapted shrubs and plants

• Rich soil, good for agriculture

• High biodiversity and rainfall year-round

• Leaves change color and fall off in autumn

Which biome has a moderate climate, deciduous trees, and leaves that change color and fall off in autumn?

• Temperate Forests

• Savanna

• Chaparral

• Subtropical Desert