Cell Structure & Function
Organelle classified as the powerhouse of a cell?
Mitochondria
How are the male reproductive cells called in humans?
Sperm cells
Which animal is the fastest?
Cheetah
Name of the science that studies the interactions between living organisms and their environment?
Ecology
What is the body's largest organ?
Which organelle is known as the "control center" of the cell and contains genetic material?
Nucleus
Which of the female reproductive organs releases an egg during the menstrual cycle?
Ovaries
Which is the smallest breed of dog, often associated with ancient civilizations?
Chihuahua
Name of the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy and produce oxygen?
photosynthesis
What is the name of the long, tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
In plant cells, what organelle is responsible for capturing sunlight and conducting photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
What is the name of the fusion of male and female gametes called?
Fertilization
What bird is capable of mimicking various sounds, including human speech?
Parrots
What is the term for the region where two ecosystems meet and interact?
Ecotone
What system includes organs such as the spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes that play a role in immunity?
lymphatic (immune) system
Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis and can be found either free-floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum?
Ribosomes
Name of the structure that connects the placenta to the developing fetus and provides nourishment and oxygen
Umbilical Cord
Name of the condition in which a person or an animal has eyes of different colors.
Heterochromia
What is the name for the network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem?
Food web
Which is the muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the circulatory system?
Heart
Which organelle is responsible for packaging and sorting proteins for transport within and outside the cell?
Golgi apparatus
Process in which a single parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
Mitosis
How long is the gestation period of a dog?
65 days
What is the term for the variety of different species in an ecosystem?
Biodiversity
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement, balance, and posture?
Cerebellum