ITBS Science Concepts and Life Science Flashcards
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Which process do plants use to make their own food using sunlight?
Answer: Photosynthesis
Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose for food.
What is the basic unit of life?
Answer: Cell
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
Which of the following is a mammal?
Answer: Dolphin
Dolphins are mammals because they breathe air, are warm-blooded, and nurse their young with milk.
What do plants need to carry out photosynthesis? (Select the best answer)
Answer: Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
Plants need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide as the three key ingredients for photosynthesis.
Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Answer: Roots
Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the surrounding soil.
What is the role of the heart in the human body?
Answer: To pump blood throughout the body
The heart is a muscle that pumps blood through the circulatory system to deliver oxygen to all body parts.