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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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True or False: All living organisms are made of cells.

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True

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Fill in the blank: Plant cells have a _____ that provides structure and support.

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cell wall

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Which organelle is responsible for respiration in both animal and plant cells?

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Mitochondria

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What is the function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

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Photosynthesis

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of a plant or animal cell? A) Nucleus B) Ribosome C) Slime coat D) Cytoplasm

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C

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True or False: Both plant and animal cells contain a nucleus.

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True

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What is the jelly-like substance inside the cell called?

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Cytoplasm

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the control center of the cell.

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nucleus

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What structure regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

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Cell membrane

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Short Answer: What is one key difference between plant and animal cells regarding storage?

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Plant cells have large central vacuoles for storage.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane? A) Energy production B) Protein synthesis C) Selective permeability D) Photosynthesis

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C) Selective permeability

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True or False: Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis in both animal and plant cells.

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True

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What is the primary function of a light microscope?

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To magnify small objects for detailed observation.

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True or False: The eyepiece lens is used to focus the image in a light microscope.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the microscope that holds the slides in place.

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stage

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Which part of the microscope is responsible for directing light towards the specimen?

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condenser

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What is the typical magnification range of a light microscope?

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40x to 1000x

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following parts adjusts the amount of light reaching the specimen? A) Objective Lens B) Diaphragm C) Stage D) Base

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B) Diaphragm

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What is the purpose of the objective lenses in a light microscope?

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To provide different levels of magnification.

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True or False: The light source in a light microscope can be a mirror or an electric bulb.

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True

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What is the role of the coarse focus knob?

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To make large adjustments to the focus of the specimen.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the part of the microscope you look through.

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What are the seven life processes?

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Movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion, and nutrition.

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True or False: All living organisms exhibit all seven life processes.
True
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Fill in the blank: The process by which living organisms obtain energy from food is called __________.
respiration
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What is cell specialization?
The process by which cells develop into distinct types with specific functions.
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Which type of cell is specialized for transporting oxygen in the blood?
Red blood cell
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a life process? A) Growth B) Digestion C) Photosynthesis D) Excretion
C) Photosynthesis
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What type of cell is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses?
Nerve cell (neuron)
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True or False: Muscle cells are specialized for contraction and movement.
True
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Fill in the blank: Plants use __________ to convert sunlight into energy.
photosynthesis
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What is the primary function of white blood cells?
To fight infection and protect the body.
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What is the function of root hair cells in plants?
To absorb water and minerals from the soil.
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True or False: All cells in an organism have the same structure and function.
False
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Fill in the blank: The life process that involves the removal of waste products is called __________.
excretion
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What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
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True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True
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Fill in the blank: The process by which cells divide to form new cells is called _______.
Cell division / mitosis
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What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
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Which part of the flower is responsible for reproduction?
The reproductive structures (stamens and pistils)
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What is the function of the stamen in a flower?
To produce pollen
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Multiple choice: Which part of the flower attracts pollinators? A) Sepals B) Petals C) Stamen D) Ovary
B) Petals
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What is the role of the ovary in a flower?
To contain the ovules and develop into fruit after fertilization
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True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.
False
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What is the function of chloroplasts?
To conduct photosynthesis
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Fill in the blank: The outer protective layer of a flower is called the _______.
Sepal
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What is the main function of the roots in a plant?
To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients
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Multiple choice: Which structure in a flower develops into seeds? A) Stigma B) Ovule C) Anther D) Petal
B) Ovule
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What is the function of the xylem in vascular plants?
To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant
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True or False: The pistil is the female reproductive part of the flower.
True
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What is photosynthesis?
The process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water
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Fill in the blank: The tissue responsible for transporting food in plants is called _______.
Phloem
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What are the two main functions of flowers?
Reproduction and attracting pollinators
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Multiple choice: Which part of the flower contains the pollen? A) Ovary B) Stigma C) Anther D) Style
C) Anther
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What is the importance of pollination in flowering plants?
It allows for fertilization and the production of seeds
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What is the order of cells
Cells, tissues, muscles, organs, organ systems, organism

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