Basic Unit of Life
The basic unit of life is...
cell
T/F: Both animal and plant cells have CELL MEMBRANES that enclose the cell.
True
Why is water important?
Life cannot exist without water.
__________ is a life activity that breaks down food into chemicals that cells can use.
Digestion
What sport did Ms. Crowder play in college?
Softball
Name three functions of cells
covering and protection; movement; support; sending and receiving messages; transporting materials; fighting disese
Both animal and plant cells have a ______________, where DNA is stored.
nucleus
Sugars and starches are called...
Ca___________ates.
Carbohydrates
T/F: Respiration is not a basic life function.
False. Respiration is a basic life activity.
What sport did Ms. Coeling play in college?
volleyball
Groups of cells that are similar and act together to do a certain job are a) organs; b) tissues c) fungi
Tissues
T/F: Mitochondria use carbon to brake down food and release energy.
False: Mitochondria use OXYGEN to brake down food and release energy.
A chemical that stores large amounts of energy is:
a) fats b) water c) solution
fats
The body's ability to maintain their internal conditions is called: a) reproduction b) development c) homeostasis
c) Homeostasis. The body's ability to keep your temperature within a normal range is an example.
What sport does Mr. Park coach?
Swimming
What are organs made of?
Different kinds of tissues
These capture light from the sun to make food.
Chloroplasts
T/F: A solution is a mixture in which the particles are evenly mixed.
True.
Living things produce offspring or children through the basic life activity of ____________________.
reproduction
How many dogs does Ms. Crowder have?
Bonus if you know their names.
2: Willie and Ryder
Name four organs
Answers include: heart, lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, eyes, roots, stems, and leaves.
The smallest particle of a substance that has all the properties of the substance is:
a) atoms b) RNA c) molecules
Molecules.
Atoms are the basic unit of matter and RNA molecules work together with DNA molecules in the cell to make proteins.
What are some examples of foods high in protein?
Possible answers include: beef, chicken, fish, beans, nuts, eggs and cheese.
All living things are made of ___________________.
a) only one cell b) one or more cells c) many cells d) tissues
b) many cells
How many pets does Ms. Coeling have?
Bonus if you know the type of pets.
3:.... 2 cats and 1 dog.