WI Forward - Wisconsin Forward Science: Life and Environmental Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What happens during mitosis?

Accepted Answer

A cell produces two genetically identical daughter cells

Answer

Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells.

Question 2

Which factor is abiotic in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

Answer

Temperature is non-living (abiotic). Trees, bacteria, and fish are biotic.

Question 3

How does natural selection lead to evolution?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with advantageous traits survive and reproduce more

Answer

Organisms with beneficial traits survive and reproduce more, passing traits to offspring.

Question 4

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Accepted Answer

Conduct photosynthesis

Answer

Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll and are where photosynthesis occurs.

Question 5

Why are wetlands important ecosystems in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

They filter water, prevent flooding, and provide wildlife habitat

Answer

Wetlands filter water, control floods, and provide diverse habitat.

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