Cells
Plants
Animals
Genes & Traits
Reproduction
100

A cell is the smallest unit of _________. 

life

100

Which part of a plant is the main site of photosynthesis?

Leaves 

100

Which animal body system breaks down food to use for energy, growth, and repair?

Digestive System

100

DNA is short for Deoxyribonucleic ______. 

Acid 

100

What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

No need for a mate, rapid growth of population

200

Name one structure a plant cell has that an animal cell does not.

Chloroplast, Cell Wall, Large Central Vacuole 

200

Which part of the plant absorbs water and anchors the plant to the ground?

Roots

200

Which organ do most animals have that processes information from sensory receptors? (humans included)

Brain

200

DNA is organized into structures called _____________.

Chromosomes

200

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction? 

Requires a mate, takes more time, fewer offspring

300

A cell's genetic material can be found within which structure?

Nucleus

300

What is the ultimate energy source for photosynthesis? 

The SUN!

300

What is a physical characteristic you may find in carnivore? 


Sharp claws/teeth, venom, forward facing eyes, speed, etc. 

300

Inheritance is the passing of genes from parents to ___________. 

Offspring


300

All of the dog breeds alive today are descendants of __________. 

wolves

400

___________ is the POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL! 

Mitochondria


400

What human technology mimics a leaf collecting sunlight? (Biomimicry) 

Solar Panels 

400
Cold-blooded animals with scaly skin and leathery eggs are known as ___________. 




Reptiles

400

Based on the image, are blue eyes recessive or dominant?

Recessive 


400

Bees carry _________ to assist in the reproduction of many plant species. 

pollen

500

Why did Robert Hooke call what he saw "cells" in 1665?

They looked like the little rooms that monks stayed in. 

500

Plants take in ___________ gas and release __________ that we breathe. 

Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen

500

Which animal body system provides internal and external MOVEMENT for an organism?

Muscular System

500

Scientists believe blue eyes originated from a genetic __________ in one individual 10,000 years ago.

 

mutation

500

Regarding reproduction, why are platypuses considered to be one of the most unique mammals on the planet?

They LAY EGGS!

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