Cells & Classification
What is the genetic material found in all living things?
DNA
What type of muscle is found in the stomach, bladder, and intestines?
Smooth Muscle
What is the sphere that includes land, sand, and rocks?
Geosphere
What part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Central Nervous System
What part of a plant performs photosynthesis?
Leaves
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cells
What attaches muscle to bone?
Tendons
Which two spheres interact when a volcano releases ash into the air?
Geosphere and Atmosphere
What is the function of a neuron’s cell body?
It contains the nucleus and supports the neuron’s functions
What is the name of the green pigment used in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
Which kingdom includes multicellular autotrophs?
Plantae.
What protects the spinal cord?
Vertebrae
Which sphere includes all water on Earth?
Hydrosphere.
What type of neuron sends signals from your body to your brain?
Sensory Neuron
What is the main function of xylem and phloem?
Transport materials in vascular plants
What is the correct term for a group of organisms that are multicellular and can pass on their DNA to their offspring?
Eukaryotes
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206.
What gas do plants take in from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What is one difference between vascular and non-vascular plants?
Vascular plants have true roots, non-vascular do not.
Which scientist named “cells” by looking at cork under a microscope?
Robert Hooke
Which joints are found in shoulders and hips?
Ball & Socket Joint.
What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
71%
What is the function of the spinal cord?
To transmit messages between the brain and the body.
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2