Characteristics of Life Assessment

What is the study of life called, and what are its root words?

• Ecology; eco meaning "life" and logy meaning "study of"
• Biology; bio meaning "life" and logy meaning "study of"
• Zoology; zoo meaning "life" and logy meaning "study of"
• Geology; geo meaning "life" and logy meaning "study of"

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• They maintain homeostasis
• They respond to environmental stimuli
• They are made of atoms
• They reproduce

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotes have a nucleus, while eukaryotes do not
• Prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes
• Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus, while prokaryotes do not
• Eukaryotes can only reproduce sexually, while prokaryotes reproduce asexually

In terms of obtaining energy, what is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Autotrophs eat other organisms, while heterotrophs make their own food
• Autotrophs make food through photosynthesis, while heterotrophs get energy by eating other organisms
• Autotrophs don't need energy, while heterotrophs do
• There is no difference between them

What is homeostasis?

• The process of sexual reproduction
• The process of obtaining energy from food
• The process of maintaining internal balance
• The process of responding to external stimuli

Which sequence correctly orders biological organization from smallest to largest?

• Atoms → Molecules → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems
• Molecules → Atoms → Cells → Organs → Tissues → Organ Systems
• Cells → Molecules → Atoms → Tissues → Organ Systems → Organs
• Atoms → Cells → Molecules → Organs → Tissues → Organ Systems

What defines a population in biological terms?

• All living things in a specific area
• A group of similar organisms that can mate and produce fertile offspring
• All organisms and their environment
• A group of different species living together

What is the relationship between biotic and abiotic factors?

• They are the same thing
• Biotic factors are living, while abiotic factors are non-living
• Abiotic factors are living, while biotic factors are non-living
• They have no relationship to each other

Which of the following is an example of an internal stimulus?

• Changes in temperature
• Changes in light intensity
• Blood sugar levels indicating hunger
• Changes in weather conditions

What is the largest, most inclusive level of biological organization?

• Ecosystem
• Community
• Biosphere
• Population