Cells
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
What is a group of living organisms and their environment called?
Ecosystem
What system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?
Circulatory System
What part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Roots
What is an adaptation?
special feature or behavior that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment.
What structure controls what enters and leaves a cell?
Cell Wall
Name one example of a producer in an ecosystem.
Any plant
What organ is responsible for pumping blood?
Heart
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.
Migration
Name the jelly-like substance inside a cell.
What term describes the role of an organism in its environment?
Niche
Name the largest organ in the human body.
Skin
Name the green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll
How do camouflage and mimicry help animals survive?
Camouflage: This helps animals blend into their surroundings so they can avoid being seen by predators.
Mimicry: This involves animals resembling other objects or organisms to gain an advantage.
What organelle is responsible for energy production in a cell?
Mitocondria
What is the process by which plants make their own food called?
Photosynthesis
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gases between the body and the environment
What are the two main types of plant reproduction?
Sexual and Asexual
What is the difference between structural and functional adaptations?
Structural Adaptations: These are physical features of an organism that help it survive.
Functional Adaptations: These involve physiological processes or behaviors that aid survival.
Describe the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic have no nucleus, whereas Eukaryotic does
Explain how energy flows through an ecosystem.
Food Web
Describe how the digestive system breaks down food.
breaks down food into smaller molecules, absorbs essential nutrients, and eliminates waste products
Explain how plants adapt to their environment.
Plants adapt to their environment by changing their structures and behaviors. For example, they might have thick leaves to keep water in, deep roots to find water, or special ways to get nutrients from the soil. These adaptations help them survive in different conditions, like hot deserts or cold forests.
Explain how adaptations can lead to evolution.
Adaptations can lead to evolution when beneficial traits become more common in a population over time because they help organisms survive and reproduce more successfully. As these traits are passed down to future generations, they can lead to gradual changes in the species, driving evolutionary processes. (Survival of the fittest)