Vocab 1
organisms that live mainly in the water and make their food through photosynthesis
algae
a group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function
tissues
How are wolves and coyotes similar?
They belong to the same ___________. (genus or species)
genus
Which part of a cell controls all cell activities?
nucleus
to put people or things into groups based on their type, size, shape, etc.
classified
a part of the body, such as the heart or brain, that has a specific function
organ
Which kingdom does a paramecium belong to?
protists
What is NOT found in animal cells?
bacteria, red blood cells, nerve cells, chloroplasts
chloroplasts
a quality that makes one person or thing different from another
trait
the part of a plant cell that absorbs sunlight and turns it into energy for the plant
chloroplasts
Which is the smallest classification?
species
What is the most basic part of an animal or plant?
a cell
a primarily single-celled organism that has a simpler structure than animals, plants, or fungi
protist
to make new living things of the same kind
reproduce
What are the 6 kingdoms?
archea, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, animals
How is a hand lens and microscope similar?
Both are used to make things look bigger.
a disease caused by bacteria or a virus
infection
a gas that has no color or smell, is present in air and water, and is necessary for most animals and plants to live
oxygen
What's an example of classifying something?
Separating clean clothes from dirty clothes.
Separating boys and girls.
Separating by color.
What are some life functions?
-uses fuel to energy
-reproducing
-growing
-get rid of waste
-respond to the environment