Cell Science
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
What element is represented by "K"
Potassium
What molecule carries genetic information?
DNA.
What gas do plants absorb from the air?
Carbon dioxide.
What organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?
The mitochondria.
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth rotating on its axis.
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
What system in the body controls your thoughts and movements?
The nervous system.
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
What process do plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis.
What galaxy is Earth located in?
The Milky Way.
What tool measures temperature?
A Thermometer
What organ pumps blood through the body?
The heart.
What is an herbivore?
An animal that eats plants.
What part of the cell controls its activities?
The nucleus.
How many planets are in the solar system
8 (9 including pluto)
What is Newton’s First Law of Motion.
An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.
What is a mutation?
A change in DNA.
What is a predator?
An animal that hunts other animals.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Name all planets in the Solar System
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity.
What blood type is known as the universal donor?
O negative.
What is the main source of energy for most ecosystems?
The Sun.