Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight characteristics of living things?

Accepted Answer

Ability to photosynthesize

Question 2

Which of the following correctly lists the three domains of life and an example organism from each?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria (E. coli), Archaea (Halobacterium), Eukarya (Oak tree)

Question 3

Which of the following statements best distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Question 4

Which of the following kingdoms is NOT found within the domain Eukarya?

Accepted Answer

Eubacteria

Question 5

A scientist discovers a single-celled organism with no nucleus living in a hot spring. To which domain does this organism most likely belong?

Accepted Answer

Archaea

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct order of the 12 levels of biological organization, from smallest to largest?

Accepted Answer

Atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

Question 7

Which property is unique to the kingdom Plantae within the domain Eukarya?

Accepted Answer

Ability to photosynthesize using chlorophyll

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct comparison between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotes have circular DNA, while eukaryotes have linear DNA.

Question 9

A multicellular organism that absorbs nutrients from decaying organic matter and has cell walls made of chitin belongs to which kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Fungi

Question 10

Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a property of all living things?

Accepted Answer

Ability to produce energy from sunlight

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of a population in the levels of biological organization?

Accepted Answer

All the oak trees in a forest

Question 13

Which of the following statements about DNA is correct?

Accepted Answer

DNA stores genetic information in all living organisms

Question 14

Which of the following is a key difference between the kingdoms Animalia and Plantae?

Accepted Answer

Members of Animalia are heterotrophic, while members of Plantae are autotrophic

Question 15

A researcher is studying a newly discovered organism. It is unicellular, has a nucleus, and moves using cilia. To which kingdom does it most likely belong?

Accepted Answer

Protista

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a way in which prokaryotes differ from eukaryotes?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotes have a nucleus

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a community and an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

A community consists of all the populations in an area, while an ecosystem includes the community plus the nonliving environment

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct example of the property of 'energy processing' in living organisms?

Accepted Answer

A plant converting sunlight into glucose through photosynthesis: $$6CO_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6$ + 6O_2$$

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why viruses are not considered living organisms?

Accepted Answer

They cannot reproduce independently and lack cellular structure

Question 20

A multicellular organism is observed to have cell walls, chloroplasts, and to reproduce sexually. To which kingdom does it most likely belong?

Accepted Answer

Plantae

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