Cells
Single vs. Multi
Plants
Adaptation
100
What is the basic unit of life, and why is it called that?
The cell
100
What is the difference between a single cell that is an organism and a single cell that is not an organism?
A single-celled organism can live on its own, but a single cell that is not an organism relies on other cells to live. (Single-celled organism: Paramecium, Single cell: Human cheek cell)
100
The process by which water enters a plant through the roots, moves up through the shoots to the leaves, then evaporates through the stomata is called:
Transpiration
100
What is an adaptation?
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce.
200
What is the only type of cell that doesn’t have a nucleus?
Bacteria (prokaryotic) Eukaryotes (plants, animals, fungi, protists) ALL have a nucleus
200
Which kingdoms of life have single-celled organisms?
Bacteria, some protists
200
What are the water channels in a plant called?
Xylem
200
What type of adaptation (behavioral or physical) is hissing for a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach?
Behavioral: Establish male dominance, intimidate predators
300
What three structures are found in ALL types of cells?
Cell membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm
300
What is the primary difference a human and a paramecium?
Humans are multicellular and paramecium is single-celled.
300
What is the purpose of a flower?
Attract pollinators, reproduction (petals attract pollinators)
300
What type of adaptation does a chameleon have, and how does it help them survive?
Camouflage, helps them hide from predators and prey (butterflies, Artic fox, katydid, stick bug)
400
Which 3 types of cells have cell walls?
Bacteria, Plants, Fungi (cell walls give structure)
400
What present day organisms are most similar to what scientists believe were the first life forms on Earth? Be as specific as you can
Bacteria (archaebacteria for an extra point!)
400
Prior to the plant beginning photosynthesis, how does the baby plant get the nutrients it needs to grow?
Cotyledon provides nutrients to the embryo until it grows above ground.
400
Which beak would be better for scooping food out of the water (Pelican vs. Chickadee)? Why?
Pelican. What would the chickadee be better at eating?
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