1.4 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the process by which organisms take in substances from their environment?

A

Absorption

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2
Q

True or False: All organisms use the same method to take in nutrients.

A

False

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: Plants primarily take in _____ through their roots.

A

water and minerals

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4
Q

What type of transport requires energy to move substances across a cell membrane?

A

Active transport

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5
Q

Which process do animals primarily use to take in oxygen?

A

Respiration

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6
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of substance intake in organisms? A) Diffusion B) Photosynthesis C) Filtration D) Excretion

A

D) Excretion

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7
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What is the primary way that unicellular organisms take in substances?

A

Through diffusion across their cell membrane

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8
Q

True or False: Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion that involves water.

A

True

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9
Q

What is the term for the movement of substances from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

A

Diffusion

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10
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called _____ and is crucial for their intake of carbon dioxide.

A

photosynthesis

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