Structures of Organisms
What is the genetic code in living things?
DNA
What kingdom are humans classified in?
The animal kingdom
What is the name of an organism that has an arrow pointing to it in a food web/food chain?
Predator
What are biotic factors?
Living things
What are chemicals that are used to eliminate or control plant species like weeds?
Herbicides
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
The Mitochondria
What is organism classification called?
Taxonomy
How many types of organisms are in a food chain/food web?
3 - Consumers, Producers, and Decomposers
Is air quality an abiotic or biotic factor?
Abiotic
What are native organisms that are used as pest control called?
Natural Predators
What is an invertebrate?
An animal that lacks a backbone
How many classification groups are there?
6 – Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
What is the animal(s) at the top of a food chain/food web called?
Tertiary Consumer
Would a bird be in a marine biome? Yes or No?
Yes - Ex: Seagull
What is herbicide runoff?
When rainwater carries herbicides into local water sources
Is E coli an example of a unicellular or multicellular organism?
Unicellular
What is a eukaryotic organism?
An organism with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
What is the energy source of producers in a food chain/food web?
The Sun
Is the Sahara an example of a savannah biome? Yes or No?
No - It is a desert biome
Do herbicides or natural predators cause contaminated soil and water?
Herbicides
What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?
Nonvascular plants do not have a transport system for water and nutrients and instead absorb it directly into their cells.
What is an amoeba classified as?
(Animal, Plant, Bacteria, Fungi, Protist)
Protist
Would phytoplankton be considered a consumer, producer, or decomposer?
Producer
What are the 3 types of soil?
Sandy, Loamy, and Clay
What is biogenetic pest control?
The use of genetic engineering to eliminate pests