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Material and Energy Exchange in Living Organisms

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a role of material and energy exchange in living organisms?

a)

Absorbing nutrients

b)

Excreting waste

c)

Providing materials for metabolic processes

d)

Absorbing substances from outside the body only

2.

Which statement describes the role of material and energy exchange in living organisms?

a)

Providing materials for metabolic processes in living organisms

b)

Only providing energy for metabolic processes

c)

Only helping to excrete waste

d)

Only absorbing substances from outside the body

3.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of material and energy exchange in living organisms?

a)

Receiving substances from the environment and transporting them

b)

Transforming substances and energy in cells

c)

Excreting waste into the environment

d)

Transforming energy without changing substances in cells

4.

How many main characteristics are there in the process of material and energy exchange in living organisms?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

How do plants receive substances from the environment?

a)

By absorbing minerals, water, sunlight, and CO₂ to make organic substances

b)

By taking in nutrients and O₂ for respiration

c)

By absorbing only sunlight

d)

By absorbing only water

6.

How many statements about the stages of energy transformation in living organisms shown in the diagram are correct?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

How do animals receive substances from the environment?

a)

By absorbing minerals, water, sunlight, and CO₂ to make organic substances

b)

By taking in nutrients and O₂ for respiration

c)

By absorbing only sunlight

d)

By absorbing only water

8.

What do plants use from the environment to make organic substances?

a)

O₂ and water

b)

Sunlight, water, and CO₂

c)

Nutrients from the soil only

d)

O₂ from respiration

9.

What is the process called when simple substances are combined to form complex organic substances?

a)

Synthesis of organic substances from simple substances.

b)

Synthesis of gases.

c)

Breakdown of organic substances into different substances.

d)

Synthesis of organic substances and energy accumulation.

10.

Which of the following is the correct order of stages in the process of energy transformation in living organisms?

a)

Synthesis → Breakdown → Energy mobilization.

b)

Synthesis → Energy mobilization → Breakdown.

c)

Breakdown → Synthesis → Energy mobilization.

d)

Breakdown → Energy mobilization → Synthesis.

11.

What is the process of transforming and converting energy at the cellular level called?

a)

The process of synthesizing organic substances.

b)

The process of energy mobilization.

c)

The process of transforming and converting energy in living organisms.

d)

The process of breaking down substances.

12.

Where are the substances produced by the process of cellular metabolism stored or used?

a)

Transferred to other cells for reuse.

b)

Stored in the cell for energy reserve.

c)

Released outside the cell.

d)

Transferred to the liver for further metabolism.

13.

Which of the following is NOT an autotrophic organism?

a)

Plants.

b)

Animals.

c)

Fungi.

d)

Lactic acid bacteria.

14.

Which statement is correct about the role of autotrophic organisms in the ecosystem?

a)

They close the cycle of matter and energy in the ecosystem.

b)

They are the final link in the food chain.

c)

They are the main consumers in the food chain.

d)

They are the main decomposers in the ecosystem.

15.

Which of the following is a correct statement about the process of metabolism and energy transformation in living organisms?

a)

Digestion is the process of synthesizing new substances and accumulating energy.

b)

Metabolism is the process of breaking down substances and releasing energy.

c)

Organic substances are always simple.

d)

In cells, metabolism and digestion are not related.

16.

How many correct statements are there about the process of metabolism and energy transformation in living organisms?

a)

1.

b)

2.

c)

3.

d)

4.

17.

What is the main source of energy stored in organic substances in living organisms?

a)

Light energy from photosynthesis.

b)

Heat energy from the environment.

c)

Mechanical energy from movement.

d)

Sound energy from vibrations.

18.

Which of the following is a process of respiration in living things?

a)

Taking in food and water

b)

Breathing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide

c)

Running and jumping

d)

Sleeping

19.

What do living things need from their environment to help with the process of metabolism?

a)

Water and oxygen

b)

Toys and games

c)

Books and pencils

d)

Shoes and hats

20.

Which of the following helps our body exchange substances with the environment in a healthy way?

a)

Eating and drinking enough

b)

Watching TV all day

c)

Skipping meals

d)

Not sleeping at night

21.

What is one thing you should do to keep your body healthy?

a)

Exercise regularly

b)

Eat only candy

c)

Never go outside

d)

Stay up all night

22.

What do we call plants because they can make their own food using sunlight?

a)

Animals

b)

Living things

c)

Producers (autotrophs)

d)

Consumers

23.

Which statement is true about animals and plants?

a)

Animals can make their own food from sunlight

b)

Plants need to eat other animals

c)

Plants make their own food using sunlight

d)

Animals do not need food

24.

Look at the diagram. What does the arrow from [1] to [2] show in the process of energy transformation?

a)

Energy is being stored

b)

Energy is being used for movement

c)

Energy is being changed from one form to another

d)

Energy is being lost

25.

Which of the following is NOT a role of water for plants?

a)

Water is a component of cell structure.

b)

Water participates in the formation of organic substances in plant cells.

c)

Water is a raw material and environment for biochemical reactions.

d)

Water regulates the temperature of the plant body.

26.

Which mechanism allows plant roots to absorb minerals from the soil?

a)

Passive, no energy required.

b)

Active, energy required.

c)

Passive, energy required.

d)

Changing form.

27.

What is the driving force for the movement of substances in the xylem?

a)

The difference in water potential between the source (leaf) and the sink (root) and other organs.

b)

The force created by water potential.

c)

The force created by the difference in water potential between water and wood.

d)

The force created by water loss from the leaf.

28.

Which ions do plants absorb from the soil?

a)

NO₃⁻ and NH₄⁺

b)

N₂ and NH₄⁺

c)

NO₂ and NH₄⁺

d)

NO₂ and NO₃⁻

29.

The conversion of NH₄⁺ to NO₃⁻ in the soil is carried out by which group of organisms?

a)

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

b)

Nitrate bacteria.

c)

Decomposer bacteria.

d)

Nitrate-reducing bacteria.

30.

Which statement about the nitrogen cycle in soil and nitrogen fixation is INCORRECT?

a)

The process of converting NO₃⁻ to N₂ is performed by bacteria in the absence of oxygen.

b)

The process of nitrogen fixation is linked to the conversion of H₂ to NH₃.

c)

Some nitrogen-fixing bacteria can convert N₂ to NH₃.

d)

Plants can absorb organic nitrogen from the remains of living things.

31.

What is a practical application of understanding the exchange of water and minerals in plants?

a)

Planting at the right density.

b)

Keeping the soil moist with straw.

c)

Avoiding waterlogging.

d)

Proper irrigation.

32.

What can happen if too much fertilizer is used?

a)

Reduced yield and plant growth.

b)

Killing beneficial soil organisms.

c)

Soil and water pollution.

d)

All of the above.

33.

Which part of the plant mainly absorbs water and minerals?

a)

Leaf.

b)

Stem.

c)

Root.

d)

Flower.

34.

Which part of the plant mainly absorbs water?

a)

Leaf.

b)

Stem.

c)

Root.

d)

Flower.

35.

What is the main form in which plants absorb minerals from the soil?

a)

Ions.

b)

Organic matter.

c)

Organic compounds.

d)

Inorganic compounds.

36.

What is the process called when a plant takes in minerals from the soil where the concentration is higher outside the root than inside?

a)

Passive transport

b)

Active transport, using energy

c)

Active transport, no energy needed

d)

Diffusion through membrane

37.

If a plant needs to take in minerals from the soil where the concentration is lower outside the root than inside, which process does it use?

a)

Passive transport

b)

Active transport, using ATP energy

c)

Active transport, no energy needed

d)

Diffusion through membrane

38.

Which of the following is true about the absorption of minerals A, B, and C by a plant, based on their concentrations in soil and root cells?

a)

A is absorbed by active transport

b)

B is absorbed by passive transport

c)

C is absorbed by passive transport

d)

C is absorbed by active transport

39.

What is the process called when NO₃⁻ is changed to NH₄⁺ in plants?

a)

Nitrate reduction

b)

Nitrate assimilation

c)

Nitrate removal

d)

Ammonium formation

40.

How many correct statements are there about the process of transporting substances in plants, based on the summary diagram?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

41.

Based on the diagram summarizing the process of stomatal opening and closing, what is the main function of guard cells?

a)

To absorb sunlight for the plant

b)

To control the opening and closing of stomata

c)

To produce food for the plant

d)

To transport water to the leaves

42.

What happens to the stomata when the plant has enough water?

a)

The stomata close tightly

b)

The guard cells become thin and straight

c)

The guard cells swell and the stomata open

d)

The plant stops making food

43.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly regulates the water content in guard cells?

a)

Light

b)

Stress

c)

Temperature

d)

Water availability

44.

When the plant lacks water, what happens to the guard cells and the stomata?

a)

Guard cells swell and stomata open

b)

Guard cells shrink and stomata close

c)

Guard cells become thicker

d)

Stomata open wider

45.

What is the main pathway for water loss from a leaf?

a)

Through the stem

b)

Through the roots

c)

Through the stomata

d)

Through the flower

46.

Why is it important for stomata to open during the day?

a)

To let in oxygen for photosynthesis

b)

To let in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis

c)

To let out food for the plant

d)

To let in water for the plant

47.

Based on the diagram, what are the two main forms of nitrogen that plants absorb?

a)

NH4+ and NO3-

b)

O2 and CO2

c)

H2O and O2

d)

CO2 and NO2-

48.

What is the main function of root hairs in plants?

a)

To help the plant absorb more water and minerals

b)

To make the plant taller

c)

To produce flowers

d)

To store food

49.

Which part of the plant mainly absorbs water and minerals from the soil?

a)

Root hairs

b)

Leaves

c)

Flowers

d)

Stems

50.

What helps water move up from the roots to the leaves in a plant?

a)

The force of water in the xylem

b)

The color of the leaves

c)

The size of the flowers

d)

The taste of the fruit

51.

What is the main function of the phloem in plants?

a)

To transport food made by the leaves to other parts of the plant

b)

To absorb sunlight

c)

To make seeds

d)

To hold the plant upright

52.

How many correct statements are there about the relationship between fertilization and crop yield according to the knowledge and the diagram shown?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

53.

Based on the knowledge and the table showing the effect of LED light on mineral absorption in lettuce, how many correct statements are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

54.

How many correct statements are there about the role of water in plant life processes according to the given statements?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

55.

When learning about mineral elements, how many correct statements are there among the given statements?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

56.

What is the main function of photosynthesis in plants?

a)

To absorb water from the soil.

b)

To convert sunlight into chemical energy and produce organic compounds from CO₂ and water.

c)

To help plants breathe.

d)

To transport minerals in the plant.

57.

Which pigment is most important for converting light energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

a)

Chlorophyll b

b)

Carotene

c)

Chlorophyll a

d)

Xanthophin

58.

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about the function of chlorophyll?

a)

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

b)

Chlorophyll helps convert light energy into chemical energy.

c)

Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of leaves.

d)

Chlorophyll is used to transport water in the plant.

59.

What happens to a plant if its roots are submerged in water for a long time?

a)

The plant will grow faster.

b)

The roots may die, rot, and the plant may die due to lack of oxygen.

c)

The plant will produce more flowers.

d)

The leaves will turn yellow immediately.

60.

Which of the following helps plants resist cold weather?

a)

The thickness of the stem.

b)

The heat generated by the leaves.

c)

The heat generated by the leaves helps protect the plant from cold conditions.

d)

The color of the flowers.

61.

Which pigment is the main pigment in photosynthesis?

a)

Phycobilin.

b)

Xanthophyll.

c)

Chlorophyll.

d)

Carotene.

62.

Which statement is NOT correct about the role of photosynthesis?

a)

Provides food for living organisms.

b)

Converts light energy into chemical energy stored in organic compounds.

c)

Converts organic compounds into energy for all living things on Earth.

d)

Cleans the air by releasing oxygen.

63.

During the light reaction of photosynthesis, oxygen is released from:

a)

Light reaction splitting water.

b)

Light reaction splitting CO2 using sunlight.

c)

Dark reaction splitting CO2.

d)

Dark reaction splitting water.

64.

Which of the following is a product of the light reaction in photosynthesis?

a)

CO2 and glucose.

b)

ADP, Pi, and NADP+.

c)

H2O and O2, NADPH.

d)

ATP, NADPH, and O2.

65.

Where does the light reaction of photosynthesis take place in the chloroplast?

a)

Thylakoid.

b)

Stroma.

c)

Inner membrane.

d)

Matrix.

66.

Which of the following is NOT a pigment in the photosynthetic apparatus of plants?

a)

Chlorophyll.

b)

Stroma.

c)

Carotene.

d)

Xanthophyll.

67.

How many statements below are correct about the carotenoid pigment system in photosynthesis? I. Carotenoids are accessory pigments. II. Carotenoids include xanthophyll and carotene. III. β-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A. IV. Carotenoids make leaves and some plant parts yellow or orange.

a)

1.

b)

2.

c)

3.

d)

4.

68.

Which of the following is the main function of the light reaction in photosynthesis?

a)

ATP and NADPH production.

b)

Light energy absorption.

c)

H2O and O2 production.

d)

CO2 and ATP production.

69.

Which organelle is mainly responsible for photosynthesis in plants?

a)

Ribosome.

b)

Mitochondria.

c)

Chloroplast.

d)

Lysosome.

70.

Which of the following statements about the color of leaves and photosynthesis is correct?

a)

Leaves are green because of chlorophyll in chloroplasts.

b)

All leaves are green because they have only chlorophyll.

c)

Leaves are green because they have only carotenoids.

d)

Leaves are green because they have only anthocyanin.

71.

What is needed for plants to make food during photosynthesis?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Moonlight

c)

Rain

d)

Wind

72.

Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Soil

d)

Water vapor

73.

Where does the light reaction of photosynthesis mainly take place in a plant cell?

a)

In the thylakoid

b)

In the root

c)

In the stem

d)

In the flower

74.

Which pigment is most important for absorbing sunlight in plants?

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Carotene

c)

Xanthophyll

d)

Lutein

75.

Why do plants need water during photosynthesis?

a)

To split and release oxygen

b)

To make the soil wet

c)

To help the plant stand up

d)

To keep the leaves green

76.

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about the products of the light reaction in photosynthesis?

a)

ATP and NADPH are used in the next step of photosynthesis

b)

Oxygen is released as a byproduct

c)

ATP and NADPH are stored for years

d)

ATP and NADPH provide energy for the next step

77.

What happens to the oxygen produced during photosynthesis?

a)

It is released into the air

b)

It is stored in the roots

c)

It is used to make sugar

d)

It is turned into water

78.

Which of the following is a simple procedure that happens during the light reaction of photosynthesis?

a)

Water is split to release oxygen

b)

Roots absorb minerals

c)

Leaves fall off the plant

d)

Flowers bloom

79.

What is the first product formed when CO₂ is fixed in C₃ plants?

a)

RuBP + CO₂ → PGA.

b)

RuBP + CO₂ → OAA.

c)

RuBP + CO₂ → PEP.

d)

RuBP + CO₂ → G3P.

80.

Which of the following is a raw material for the light-independent reactions in C₃ plants?

a)

H₂O, ATP, NADPH, RuBP, enzyme.

b)

CO₂, ATP, NADPH, RuBP, enzyme.

c)

CO₂, ATP, H₂O, enzyme.

d)

CO₂, NADPH, H₂O, RuBP.

81.

Which group of plants is a C₃ plant?

a)

Rice, potato, cassava.

b)

Corn, millet.

c)

Cactus.

d)

Cotton.

82.

What is a characteristic of C₄ plants?

a)

The first product of CO₂ fixation has 4 carbon atoms.

b)

They usually live in environments with limited water.

c)

The first product of CO₂ fixation has 3 carbon atoms.

d)

They produce 4 types of products in the dark reaction.

83.

Which of the following is a C₄ plant?

a)

Corn.

b)

Rice.

c)

Potato.

d)

Cotton.

84.

What is the first product of CO₂ fixation in C₄ plants?

a)

OAA.

b)

MA.

c)

PGA.

d)

Tinh bột.

85.

Which environmental condition is best for C₃ plants to photosynthesize efficiently?

a)

High light, high temperature, normal CO₂, normal O₂.

b)

High light, high temperature, low O₂, high CO₂.

c)

High light, high temperature, high CO₂, low O₂.

d)

High light, high temperature, normal CO₂, low O₂.

86.

Which of the following statements about rice is correct?

a)

Rice is a C₃ plant.

b)

Rice is a C₄ plant.

c)

Rice is a CAM plant.

d)

Rice is a non-photosynthetic plant.

87.

Which of the following is the first product of CO₂ fixation in C₄ plants?

a)

OAA

b)

PGA

c)

PEP

d)

RuBP

88.

Which group of plants below belongs to the CAM group?

a)

Pineapple, cactus, agave

b)

Sugarcane, cotton, bear grass

c)

Corn, potato, bean

d)

Rice, cassava, bean

89.

Which statement about CAM plants is correct?

a)

CAM plants fix CO₂ at night

b)

CAM plants fix CO₂ during the day

c)

CAM plants do not fix CO₂

d)

CAM plants fix CO₂ both day and night

90.

How many main differences are there between C₃ and C₄ plants?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

91.

Which of the following is a similarity between C₃ and C₄ plants?

a)

Both have RuBP as the first CO₂ acceptor

b)

Both have OAA as the first CO₂ acceptor

c)

Both have PGA as the first CO₂ acceptor

d)

Both have PEP as the first CO₂ acceptor

92.

Which of the following statements about the role of pigments in photosynthesis is correct?

a)

Pigments absorb and convert light energy into chemical energy

b)

Pigments only reflect light

c)

Pigments do not participate in photosynthesis

d)

Pigments store energy

93.

Which of the following is NOT a function of carotenoids in photosynthesis?

a)

Absorb light energy

b)

Transfer energy to chlorophyll

c)

Store energy

d)

Protect chlorophyll from damage

94.

A diagram showing the structure of a chloroplast with labeled thylakoid, granum, and the process of light absorption and energy transfer by carotenoids and chlorophyll. Which of the following best describes the main function of the thylakoid in the chloroplast?

a)

It is the site where light absorption and energy transfer occur during photosynthesis.

b)

It stores genetic material for the chloroplast.

c)

It is responsible for cellular respiration in plant cells.

d)

It transports water and minerals throughout the plant.

95.

Which pigment absorbs red and blue light in plants?

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Carotene

c)

Xanthophyll

d)

Vitamin A

96.

What is the main role of carotene in photosynthesis?

a)

Absorbs mainly in the blue and red regions

b)

Absorbs mainly in the green region

c)

Absorbs mainly in the yellow and orange regions and transfers energy to chlorophyll

d)

Produces glucose directly

97.

Which process directly uses sunlight to split water and release oxygen in plants?

a)

Chlorophyll a

b)

Chlorophyll b

c)

Carotene

d)

Xanthophyll

98.

What is the first compound to accept CO₂ in C₄ plants?

a)

PEP (phosphoenol pyruvate)

b)

Glucose

c)

Pyruvic acid

d)

ATP

99.

Where do both cycles (C₄ and Calvin cycle) occur in C₄ plants?

a)

In the same cell

b)

In different cells of the leaf

c)

In the roots

d)

In the stem