Week 16 Warm-Up

What are the characteristics of living organisms?

• Ability to grow, reproduce, maintain homeostasis, respond to stimuli, and obtain and use energy.

• Ability to communicate telepathically

• Ability to photosynthesize

• Ability to time travel

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic symbiotic relationship?

• Snakes and mice

• Lions and zebras

• Sharks and fish

• Bees and flowers

Which of the following is not a terrestrial biome?

• Estuary

• Tundra

• Desert

• Rainforest

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

• Energy production

• DNA replication

Which of the following is an example of a commensalistic symbiotic relationship?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bear catching fish in a river

• A remora fish attaching itself to a shark

• A bee collecting nectar from a flower

Which biome is characterized by long, cold winters and short summers?

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic material?

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

• ribosome

• mitochondria

What is the function of chloroplasts?

• To produce ATP through cellular respiration

• To regulate the plant's circadian rhythm

• To store excess water in plant cells

• To carry out photosynthesis

Which of the following is an example of a parasitic symbiotic relationship?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A squirrel gathering nuts

• A tick feeding on a dog

Which of the following is an example of a predator-prey relationship?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A squirrel gathering nuts

• A tick feeding on a dog