Cells
Ecosystem
Nutrition
Cells 2
Surprise
100
Control center of the cell?
nucleus
100
What is the term for a group of living things living in one area?
Ecosytem
100
What nutrient is essential for building and repairing body tissues?
Protein
100
What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell where chemical reactions happen?
Cytoplasm
100
Which mineral is important for making hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Iron
200
What part of the plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?
chloroplast
200
Variable that is manipulated in an experiment.
independent variable
200
Which vitamin is necessary for strong bones and teeth?
Vitamin D
200
What is the name of the large structure in plant cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products?
vacuole
200
The equation for photosynthesis.
What is Energy + Water + Carbon Dioxide --> Oxygen + Glucose?
300
Surrounds each cell of both animal and plant cell
Cell membrane
300
Name the process by which plants produce their own food in an ecosystem
Photosynthesis
300
What disease is associated with lack of vitamin C.
Scurvy
300
What is the green pigment found in chloroplasts that traps light for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
300
What is the term for the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller molecules?
Digestion
400
What is the function of the mitochondria in both plant and animal cells?
It is the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production through respiration.
400
Explain the role of decomposers in an ecosystem
Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil
400
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?
To provide energy
400
Why do plant cells have a rigid structure, while animal cells do not?
Plant cells have a cell wall made of cellulose, providing support and maintaining shape.
400
What is the role of dietary fiber in the digestive system?
Dietary fiber helps regulate bowel movements by adding bulk to the stool and aids in preventing constipation.
500
Name one structure found in plant cells but not in animal cells.
Cell wall (or chloroplast or large central vacuole)
500
Describe one way that energy is lost between trophic levels in a food chain.
Energy is lost as heat during respiration or through waste
500
Explain why a balanced diet is important for maintaining health
A balanced diet provides the right proportions of nutrients necessary for energy, growth, repair, and overall body function while preventing malnutrition and disease.
500
Explain why red blood cells do not contain a nucleus, and how this benefits their function.
Red blood cells lack a nucleus to provide more space for hemoglobin, allowing them to carry more oxygen.
500
Explain the importance of water in maintaining the body’s metabolism
Water is essential for transporting nutrients, maintaining body temperature, aiding digestion, and facilitating biochemical reactions.