Kingdoms 1
Which kingdom do bacteria belong to, and what makes organisms in this kingdom simple?
Bacteria belong to the Monera kingdom. They are simple because they are unicellular and do not have a nucleus.
Why are fungi important in nature? Explain what they do to other organisms.
Fungi are important because they break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment.
How do plants absorb water and minerals from the soil? Which part of the plant is responsible?
The xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
What do we call a blend of substances that aren’t chemically bonded?
mixture
Which tool helps pull out iron pieces from sand?
Magnet
Which kingdom includes both unicellular and multicellular organisms? What does that mean?
The Protist kingdom includes both. This means some protists have one cell, while others have many cells.
What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms? Give an example of each.
Unicellular organisms have one cell (like bacteria), while multicellular organisms have many cells (like animals or plants).
What is the function of xylem in a plant?
The xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
Which of these statements is true about mixtures?
a) They form one pure substance
b) The parts keep their individual traits
c) All parts combine into new substances
b) The parts keep their individual traits
What do we use in filtration to trap solids?
a filter
Why are plants called autotrophs? What process do they use to make food?
Plants are autotrophs because they make their own food using photosynthesis.
What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction involves two parents combining genetic material. Asexual reproduction involves one parent making identical offspring.
Where does photosynthesis take place in plants and why is this location important?
It takes place in the leaves because they contain chlorophyll and receive sunlight.
A mixture that looks the same throughout is called
Homogeneous
What method would best separate a solid that doesn’t dissolve in water?
Filtration
How are protists similar to both plants and animals?
Some protists are like plants because they can make their own food, while others are like animals because they consume other organisms.
How do fungi get their food, and how is this different from plants?
Fungi get food by absorbing nutrients from other organisms (heterotrophs). Plants make their own food using photosynthesis (autotrophs).
What role do stomata play in photosynthesis?
Stomata allow carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to leave the plant.
Which example is a uniform mixture where you can’t see the parts?
E.g. Salt water
What process involves boiling a liquid and capturing its steam?
Distillation
Why are animals and fungi called heterotrophs?
hey are called heterotrophs because they cannot make their own food and must consume other organisms to get nutrients.
Why is asexual reproduction faster than sexual reproduction?
It is faster because it does not require a partner and organisms can copy themselves directly.
Explain how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce glucose. Why is glucose important for plants?
Plants use sunlight energy to combine carbon dioxide and water to make glucose during photosynthesis. Glucose is important because it provides energy and food for growth.
In which mixture can you easily spot the different components?
E.g. A Salad
Which process is useful for separating different colored dyes?
Chromatography