Biology and Ecology Quiz

What is the basic unit of life?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Cell

• Atom

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Which organelle controls most cell activities and contains DNA?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Cell membrane

• Vacuole

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Which structure is found in plant cells but not animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

What do mitochondria do in a cell?

• Make proteins

• Store DNA

• Produce energy

• Digest waste

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What process do plants use to make their own food?

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

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What part of the cell allows materials in and out?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

Which organ system is responsible for transporting oxygen through the body?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• Fight infections

• Absorb nutrients

• Store water

• Provide support and protection

How do muscles help the body move?

• By producing heat

• By pushing bones

• By pulling on bones

• By releasing energy

Which body system breaks down food into nutrients?

• Excretory

• Circulatory

• Digestive

• Nervous