What structure regulates what enters and leaves a cell?
B) Cell membrane
What is the basic unit of a chemical compound?
B) Molecule
What is the atomic number of an element?
B) The number of protons in the nucleus
Define an ecosystem.
A) A community of organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system
Describe the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
C) Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles; prokaryotic cells do not.
Define a covalent bond and provide an example.
B) A bond formed by sharing electrons; H₂O
Name the three types of subatomic particles.
A) Protons, electrons, and neutrons
What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?
A) Producers make their own food; consumers eat other organisms.
What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
B) Mitochondria
Describe the structure of a water molecule and its significance to life.
B) It is a polar molecule with hydrogen bonds.
How are elements arranged in the periodic table?
B) By increasing atomic number
Explain the concept of a food chain and give an example.
A) A cycle of energy transfer; Grass → Cow → Human
Explain the role of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis.
B) It regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
What are enzymes and how do they affect biochemical reactions?
B) They are proteins that speed up reactions.
What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?
A) Metals are good conductors; nonmetals are poor conductors.
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
C) They break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.
What is the process called by which a cell engulfs material from its environment?
B) Endocytosis
Explain the significance of the pH scale in biological systems.
B) It indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
Describe what an isotope is and provide an example.
A) Atoms with the same number of protons but different neutrons; Carbon-12 and Carbon-14
Discuss the impact of human activity on ecosystems and biodiversity.
B) Human activities can lead to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.