Cell Organelles
True or False: the nucleus is only in animal cells.
False - It is in both plant and animal cells and is the "brain" that controls the cell.
What is the function of the skeletal system?
To provide support and structure.
True or False: Claws and teeth are examples of behavioral adaptations.
False - Physical/structural adaptations
Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation?
a. Spinning a web
b. Building a nest
c. Fur
d. Producing adrenaline
C. Fur
Which biome has the most extreme temperatures - very hot during the day and cold at night?
The Desert biome
True or False: the vacuole stores water for plant and animal cells.
True - it is larger in plant cells.
What is the function of the nervous system?
To control all other body systems
A bird flying from the United States down to Antarctica in order to survive and reproduce is an example of what type of behavioral adaptation?
Migration.
A squirrel sleeping through the winter in order to conserve energy is an example of what type of behavioral adaptation?
Hibernation
True or False: Houston is located in the Taiga biome.
False - It is in the Temperate Forest biome
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Breaks down food to create energy or ATP.
True or False: the endocrine system produces hormones.
True - and is controlled by the nervous system
Why would a male peacock fluff his feathers and strut around the peacock yard? What type of adaptation is he displaying?
In order to find a mate - Behavioral Adaption
What are some examples of physical adaptations you might want if you were an animal living in the Tundra?
Fur, claws, sharp teeth, thick layer of fat, white fur/skin.
Which biome is the northern most biome on Earth and contains permafrost?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Regulates the cell - "the security guard" allows things to enter and exit the cell.
The digestive system consists of mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. What are some examples of chemical digestion and where do they occur?
Acids and enzymes - stomach
Gills and lungs are internal physical adaptations that allow organisms to do what?
Obtain oxygen by exchanging gases.
Why do animals that live in the desert have the physical adaptation of big ears?
To hear predators and to keep themselves cool/provide shade.
True or False: As rainfall decreases, biodiversity decreases.
True - the more rain, the more diversity in organisms.
What is the function of the chloroplast?
Site of photosynthesis - Produces sugar (glucose)
What is the function of the circulatory system?
To transport nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste around the body.
What are 2 examples of physiological adaptations?
A mother producing milk, a snake producing venom, an organism producing hormones.
What is the function of xylem?
To transport water/nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.
Which biome supports the most biodiversity and why?
Tropical Rainforest - because of the large amounts of rain and constant temperature.