Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

Accepted Answer

Ability to rust in the presence of oxygen

Question 2

Which of the following is a defining feature of humans compared to other animals?

Accepted Answer

Bipedal locomotion

Question 3

Homeostasis is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a stable internal environment

Question 4

An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called:

Accepted Answer

Ion

Question 5

Which of the following statements about isotopes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Isotopes have different numbers of neutrons

Question 6

Hydrogen bonds are important in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The formation of sodium chloride crystals

Question 7

Which of the following elements is NOT among the most common in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 8

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

Question 9

Which of the following is a protein?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

Question 10

Which statement about nucleic acids is correct?

Accepted Answer

DNA stores genetic information

Question 11

Which organelle is responsible for producing most of the cell's ATP?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion

Question 12

Which process requires energy in the form of ATP?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

Question 13

A red blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution will:

Accepted Answer

Shrink due to water loss

Question 14

Facilitated diffusion differs from simple diffusion in that:

Accepted Answer

Facilitated diffusion uses membrane proteins

Question 15

Which of the following best describes metabolism?

Accepted Answer

The breakdown and synthesis of molecules to transfer energy

Question 16

Which process occurs in the cytoplasm and does NOT require oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis

Question 17

The main function of villi in the small intestine is to:

Accepted Answer

Increase surface area for nutrient absorption

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE about the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

It absorbs water, salts, vitamins, and minerals

Question 19

Which statement correctly matches the structure to its function?

Accepted Answer

Tendon: connects muscle to bone

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the difference between exocytosis and endocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Both processes require ATP and move substances across the membrane

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