Living Organisms
Biology · 50 practice questions
Characteristics of living things; cell structure and functions of cell components; levels of organization — cell (e.g. Euglena, Paramecium), tissue (e.g. epithelial tissue, Hydra), organ (e.g. onion bulb), systems (e.g. reproductive, digestive, excretory) and organisms (e.g. Chlamydomonas).
- Differentiate between the characteristics of living and non-living things.
- Identify the structures of plant and animal cells.
- Analyse the functions of cell components and compare plant/animal cell structure.
- Trace the five levels of organization among organisms in logical sequence.
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- Practice question 1
An organ system, as a level of biological organization, specifically refers to a group of organs that
- A.exist only in plants, and not in animals, despite organs being present in both
- B.operate in complete isolation, with no actual cooperation between them at all
- C.a factor entirely unrelated to organs working together for a major function
- D.work together to carry out a major body function
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D. work together to carry out a major body function
An organ system is specifically a group of organs that work together to carry out a major body function.
- Practice question 2
The cell membrane, a component found in both plant and animal cells, specifically controls the movement of substances
- A.into and out of the cell
- B.a factor entirely unrelated to the movement of substances across the cell
- C.only into the cell, with no control over substances leaving it
- D.only out of the cell, with no control over substances entering it
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A. into and out of the cell
The cell membrane specifically controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
- Practice question 3
Reproduction, a characteristic of living things, specifically refers to the process by which organisms
- A.produce new individuals of the same species
- B.a factor entirely unrelated to producing new individuals of any kind
- C.remove metabolic waste products from their own bodies
- D.exclusively break down food to release energy, rather than producing new individuals
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A. produce new individuals of the same species
Reproduction, a characteristic of living things, specifically refers to producing new individuals of the same species.
More UTME Biology topics
- Factors Affecting the Distribution of Organisms
- Internal Structure of Plants and Animals
- Theories of Evolution
- Variation in Population
- Evidence of Evolution
- Evolution Among Organisms
- Heredity
- Nutrition
- Symbiotic Interactions of Plants and Animals
- Natural Habitats
- Structural, Functional and Behavioural Adaptations
- Transport
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