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Life Processes Flashcards

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What are the basic life processes in living organisms?

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Nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion, growth, reproduction, and movement.

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True or False: All living organisms perform the same life processes.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The process of taking in food and converting it into energy is called ______.

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Nutrition

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What is the primary function of respiration in living organisms?

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To release energy from food.

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Name the two types of nutrition.

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Autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.

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What is autotrophic nutrition?

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The process by which organisms produce their own food using sunlight or inorganic substances.

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What is heterotrophic nutrition?

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The process by which organisms obtain food from other living organisms.

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List the three types of heterotrophic nutrition.

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Saprophytic, parasitic, and holozoic nutrition.

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What do saprophytic organisms feed on?

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Dead and decaying organic matter.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb sunlight for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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True or False: Respiration occurs only in the presence of oxygen.

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False

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12
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What are the two types of respiration?

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Aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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What is aerobic respiration?

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The process of producing cellular energy with the use of oxygen.

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What is anaerobic respiration?

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The process of producing energy without the use of oxygen.

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15
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What is the end product of anaerobic respiration in yeast?

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Ethanol and carbon dioxide.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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Name the main components of the circulatory system.

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Heart, blood, and blood vessels.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.

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What is excretion?

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The process of removing waste products from the body.

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True or False: Excretion is not essential for the survival of organisms.

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False

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21
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What are the main excretory organs in humans?

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Kidneys.

22
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What is the process of growth in living organisms?

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The increase in size and mass through cell division and differentiation.

23
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What is reproduction?

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The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.

24
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Name the two main types of reproduction.

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Asexual and sexual reproduction.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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Reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes.

26
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What is sexual reproduction?

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Reproduction involving the fusion of male and female gametes.

27
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Fill in the blank: Movement is a characteristic of all ______ organisms.

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Living

28
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What is the purpose of movement in living organisms?

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To find food, escape predators, and reproduce.

29
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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

30
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True or False: Growth can occur without movement.

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True

31
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What is the significance of photosynthesis in life processes?

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It produces oxygen and glucose, which are essential for the survival of most living organisms.

32
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What is the role of the stomata in plants?

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To allow the exchange of gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen.

33
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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

34
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Fill in the blank: The main energy currency of cells is ______.

A

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

35
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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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To speed up chemical reactions in the body.

36
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What are metabolic processes?

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The chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

37
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What is the primary purpose of the digestive system?

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To break down food into smaller components for absorption.

38
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Name the three main parts of the digestive system.

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Mouth, stomach, and intestines.

39
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What is the role of the large intestine?

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To absorb water and form waste products.

40
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What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate gas exchange between the body and the environment.

41
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What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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To increase the surface area for gas exchange.

42
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What is the role of the liver in metabolism?

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To process nutrients and detoxify harmful substances.

43
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting glucose into energy in cells is called ______.

A

Cellular respiration

44
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What is the function of the kidneys in excretion?

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To filter blood and produce urine.

45
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True or False: All organisms reproduce to ensure the survival of their species.

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True

46
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What is the significance of the nitrogen cycle for living organisms?

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It recycles nitrogen in various forms, which is essential for the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.

47
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What is the primary function of hormones in living organisms?

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To regulate physiological processes and maintain homeostasis.

48
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Fill in the blank: The ______ system is responsible for transporting hormones throughout the body.

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Endocrine

49
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What is the role of the skeletal system?

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To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

50
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What is the primary purpose of the nervous system?

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To coordinate and control body activities through electrical signals.

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