Biology Terms Recall
Instructions: How well do you remember key biology terms and concepts? Test your recall of the science of life!
- 1.
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
AMitochondriaBGolgi apparatusCRibosomeDNucleus - 2.
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
APhotosynthesisBTranspirationCRespirationDFermentation - 3.
What molecule carries genetic information in most living organisms?
ARNABATPCDNADProtein - 4.
What is the term for an organism that produces its own food?
AHeterotrophBAutotrophCDecomposerDParasite - 5.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
ABrainBLungsCLiverDSkin - 6.
What is the term for cell division that produces two identical daughter cells?
AMitosisBBuddingCBinary fissionDMeiosis - 7.
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
AType BBType ABCType ADType O negative - 8.
What is the study of fungi called?
AVirologyBMycologyCZoologyDBotany - 9.
What structure in the cell contains the genetic material?
ACytoplasmBEndoplasmic reticulumCCell membraneDNucleus - 10.
What is the term for a community of organisms and their physical environment?
APopulationBBiomeCEcosystemDHabitat - 11.
Which vitamin is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight?
AVitamin DBVitamin ACVitamin KDVitamin C - 12.
What is the process of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly called?
AMutationBEvolutionCMetamorphosisDAdaptation - 13.
How many chromosomes do humans normally have?
A23B44C48D46 - 14.
What is the scientific term for red blood cells?
APlateletsBLymphocytesCErythrocytesDLeukocytes - 15.
What is the term for organisms that break down dead organic matter?
APredatorsBProducersCDecomposersDConsumers