Quiz

Which of the following is the basic structural and functional unit of life?

• A. Cell
• B. Tissue
• C. Organ
• D. Organism

The process by which living organisms produce new individuals similar to themselves is called:

• A. Growth
• B. Reproduction
• C. Respiration
• D. Digestion

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

• A. Growth and development
• B. Response to stimuli
• C. Metabolism
• D. Inanimate structure

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

• A. Photosynthesis
• B. Cellular respiration
• C. Protein synthesis
• D. Cell division

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

• A. Golgi apparatus
• B. Endoplasmic reticulum
• C. Ribosome
• D. Lysosome

What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• A. Storage of food
• B. Cellular respiration
• C. Photosynthesis
• D. Detoxification

Which of the following is a function of the circulatory system?

• A. Exchange of gases
• B. Digestion of food
• C. Production of hormones
• D. Removal of waste products

What is the genetic material found in all living organisms?

• A. Protein
• B. Carbohydrate
• C. Lipid
• D. DNA

Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

• A. Charles Darwin
• B. Gregor Mendel
• C. Louis Pasteur
• D. Alfred Wallace

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

• A. Structural support
• B. Energy storage
• C. Regulation of metabolic pathways
• D. Cell communication