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Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

Metabolism is 

  1. Release of energy

  2. Gain of energy

  3. Release or gain of energy

  4. Catabolism of a reaction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Metabolism is sum total of all the reactions taking place in the cell. 
  • It involves the synthesis and degradation of various biomolecules for many functions like energy conservation, energy release, homeostasis etc.
  • Metabolism can Be divided into two categories: Catabolism - the breakdown of molecules to obtain energy and anabolism - the synthesis of all compounds needed by the body.
So, the correct option is 'Release or gain of energy'

Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

Read the following statements and select the correct option.


Statement 1: Reproduction cannot be considered as a defining property of living organisms.
Statement 2: There are many living organisms which do not reproduce, e.g., mules, worker bees, etc.

  1. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

  2. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

  3. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

  4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A- Reproduction cannot be considered an inclusive defining characteristics of living organisms of the following. In single celled organism growth and reproduction are synonym as increased in no. of cells is considered as growth as well reproduction. Organisms like mule and liger can't reproduce fertile offspring.

B- Growth is the increase in the number or mass of cells. However, reproduction in case of unicellular organisms is also achieved by an increase in cell number. Thus, growth and reproduction are synonymous and cannot be the distinguishing factor. Moreover, there are many organisms such as worker bees, mules, infertile human couples that cannot reproduce. 
So, the correct option is ' Both statements 1 and 2 are correct'.

Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

Apart from our earth which other planet of solar system has possibilities of life?

  1. Mercury

  2. Jupiter

  3. Venus

  4. Mars
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Planet Mars is believed to contain three most essential requirement of life i.e., Chemical building blocks abundance , source of water and a source of energy as volcanoes . Thus, it is expected that apart from earth Mars is the planet which can cater life.

Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

The high boiling point of water is advantageous to living organisms because

  1. The environment seldom reaches the boiling point of water

  2. Organisms can easily boil off enough water to keep themselves cool

  3. It allows organisms to spread heat evenly throughout their bodies

  4. Organisms can absorb a great deal of heat before they reach the boiling point from organisms and population
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The high boiling point of water is advantageous to living organisms because organisms can absorb a great deal of heat before they reach the boiling point from organisms and population. Thus the organisms will not be affected by the high temperature because water can absorb the heat and maintain its homogeneity by uniformly dissipating it.


So the correct option is 'Organisms can absorb a great deal of heat before they reach the boiling point from organisms and population'.



Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

Among the following choose the properties shown by the living organism exclusively.


I. Growth
II. Increase in mass
III. Self-replication ability
IV. Response to touch stimuli

  1. I and II

  2. I, II and III

  3. III and IV

  4. I, II, III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
self replicating ability, also known reproduction and responding to or reacting to changes in the internal or external environment is called responsiveness to stimulus are both properties exclusive to living organisms
So, the correct answer is 'III and IV'
Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

Select the appropriate statement


Most common constitutes of organic compounds found in organism are

  1. C , H, O, P

  2. C , H, O

  3. C, H, N ,P

  4. C , H, O, N, P
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Organic compounds are macromolecules or compounds associated with life processes such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids.
  • The main constituents of this organic compond are Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and phosphorous.
  • In carbohydrates, the main components are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
  • Eg- Glucose- is a single-unit carbohydrate or monosaccharide with six carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and six oxygen atoms.
  • In proteins,  the main components are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms.
  • Eg- Any amino acid has a basic amino group (−NH2), an acidic carboxyl group (−COOH), and an organic R group (or side chain).
  • Nucleic acids contains carbon atoms, phosphate and nitrogenous base.
Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

The most important characteristics of living organisms is

  1. Multiplication

  2. Movement

  3. Growth

  4. Protoplasm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The most important characteristic defining an organism as living is the presence of protoplasm in it's cells. While the other three options which are multiplication, movement and growth can not define living to the full extent. As plants are immobile yet they are living. The external growth of mountains, boulders, and sand is observed. Mules, sterile worker bees and sterile couples can not multiply but they are living organisms.

So, an important characteristic of living organisms is 'Protoplasm'.

Multiple choice zoology living and non living characteristics of life attributes of living organisms signs of life biology : an introduction living world and classification

The property which is present universally in living organism is 

  1. Reproduction

  2. Metabolism

  3. Cellular organisation

  4. Growth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions occurring within a living organism and is considered a defining characteristic of life, as it is present in all living organisms.