Principles of Life Quiz

Test your knowledge on genetics with questions about DNA, evolution, cells, and more. Explore the fundamental principles of life!

#1

What is the basic unit of life?

Atom
Cell
Molecule
Organism
#2

What is the primary function of enzymes in living organisms?

Energy storage
Cell structure
Catalyzing chemical reactions
Transportation of nutrients
#3

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Absorb and store nutrients
Convert sunlight into energy
Facilitate water absorption
Regulate plant growth
#4

What is the main function of the endocrine system in the human body?

Regulating body temperature
Producing digestive enzymes
Controlling hormone secretion
Supporting muscle movement
#5

What is the primary function of the nervous system in the human body?

Regulating blood flow
Storing nutrients
Controlling body movements
Filtering waste products
#6

Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA?

Isaac Newton
James Watson
Gregor Mendel
Francis Crick
#7

What is the process by which cells divide and produce identical daughter cells?

Meiosis
Mitosis
Fertilization
Apoptosis
#8

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming?

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Nitrogen
#9

What is the function of the circulatory system in the human body?

Breathing
Digestion
Transporting blood and nutrients
Excretion
#10

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

Nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Golgi apparatus
#11

What is the primary function of the respiratory system in the human body?

Filtering blood
Producing hormones
Exchange of gases
Storing nutrients
#12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living organisms?

Metabolism
Growth
Decay
Inanimate
#13

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

DNA replication
RNA translation
Protein synthesis
Cell division
#14

Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
Gregor Mendel
Alfred Wallace
#15

In genetics, what is the typical representation of a dominant allele?

Uppercase letter
Lowercase letter
Italicized letter
Greek letter
#16

Which of the following is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Nucleus
Membrane-bound organelles
No membrane-bound nucleus
Large size
#17

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Carrying amino acids
Providing structural support
Acting as a template for protein formation
Regulating enzyme activity

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