bio Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True.
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis.
Fill in the blank: The green pigment in plants that captures light energy is called _____ .
chlorophyll.
What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?
To produce energy.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the plant is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil? A) Stem B) Root C) Leaf D) Flower
B) Root.
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
To control cell activities and store genetic information.
True or False: Animals perform photosynthesis.
False.
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
Fill in the blank: The process by which cells divide to produce new cells is called _____ .
mitosis.
Multiple Choice: What is the main function of red blood cells? A) Fight infections B) Carry oxygen C) Clot blood D) Digest food
B) Carry oxygen.
What is the name of the outer layer of a plant cell?
Cell wall.
True or False: DNA is found in the nucleus of a cell.
True.
What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?
To conduct photosynthesis.
Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and waste in the body.
circulatory.
Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood? A) Heart B) Kidney C) Liver D) Stomach
B) Kidney.
What is osmosis?
The movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane.
True or False: All cells have a nucleus.
False.
What are enzymes?
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the basic building block of proteins.
amino acid.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule? A) Carbohydrate B) Protein C) Lipid D) Water
D) Water.
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.
True or False: The heart is part of the digestive system.
False.
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
To provide structure and support to the body.