Introduction to Biology
What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?
To store genetic information
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondrion
What is the process by which plants make their own food called?
Photosynthesis
Which of the following is a characteristic of all living organisms?
Ability to reproduce
What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?
Cell
Which scientist is known as the father of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
What is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment called?
Ecology
Which type of molecule is responsible for carrying genetic information in cells?
Nucleic acid
What is the process by which cells divide to produce new cells called?
Mitosis
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
Bacterial cell