Unit 1 - 6 Biology Review

Question 1

What are the characteristics of life?

Answer 1

1. Based on a genetic code
2. Grow and develop
3. Respond to their environment
4. Reproduce
5. Maintain homeostasis
6. Obtain and use material for energy
7. Are made up of cells
8. Adaptation through evolution

Question 2

Modern Cell theory explains that:

Answer 2

Cell theory explains how viruses require cells of living organisms to survive

Question 3

The movement of the substance from high to low concentration without the use of energy but with the help of protein pumps, as shown in the diagram, is an example of:

Answer 3

Facilitated Diffusion

Question 4

According to cell classification, prokaryotic cells are separated from eukaryotic cells. Which feature is often used to distinguish prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

Answer 4

Membrane-bound organelles

Question 5

A virus requires a host cell for what process?

Answer 5

reproduction

Question 6

All of the following can be used in controlling the growth of both bacteria and viruses EXCEPT

Answer 6

antibiotics

Question 7

Which of the following statements describes a difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration in plants?

Answer 7

Photosynthesis occurs only in cells containing chlorophyll, but cellular respiration occurs in all cells.

Question 8

Which process produces the greatest quantity of ATP per molecule of glucose oxidized?

Answer 8

aerobic respiration

Question 9

What will most likely be the result if all the mitochondria are removed from a plant cell?

Answer 9

It will be unable to carry out respiration.