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What do the words “Photo” and “Synthesis” mean in the word photosynthesis?

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Photo = Light
Synthesis = To make

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What are stomata?

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Small openings in leaves and stems

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Why do plants have stomata?

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So that they can absorb carbon dioxide

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Name three parts of a plant where starch is stored:

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Leaves, stems and roots

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What is the purpose of chlorophyll?

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To absorb sunlight

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Why do plants store glucose in the form of starch?

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Starch does not dissolve in water.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen

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What is needed for water and carbon dioxide to turn into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis?

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Sunlight energy and chlorophyll

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Why can’t plants photosynthesise at night?

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There is no light

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What do plants use oxygen for?

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To release energy from starch/glucose

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Which vitamin releases energy into your body?

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Vitamin B

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Which mineral helps with the functioning of your nervous system?

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Potassium

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Which vitamin keeps your immune system healthy?

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Vitamin C

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What does calcium do for your body?

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It keeps your teeth healthy and builds strong bones

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What does iron do for your body?

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It transports oxygen

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What does vitamin A do for your body?

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It ensures healthy eyes and good eyesight

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Name a food that has protein in it;

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Eggs, meat, dairy products, etc.

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Name a food with calcium in it;

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Milk

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Name a food with carbohydrates;

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Bread, potatoes, pasta, etc.

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Name 3 functions of food in your body;

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Energy
Growth
Healthy immune system
Help with healing of injuries
Builds healthy teeth and strong bones

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What are the four groups food can be divided in to?

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Carbohydrates
Fats and oils
Vitamins and minerals
Proteins

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Why are carbohydrates good for you?

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They provide energy

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Why are vitamins and minerals good for you?

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They keep you healthy and build a good immune system
They build strong bones and teeth

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Why are proteins good for you?
Builds tissue Helps body recover and heal
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Why are fats and oils good for you?
Fats store energy in the form of body fat
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What is the difference between natural and processed food?
There are no colourants, preservatives, flavourings or salt added to natural food
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Why are foods processed?
To extend shelf life Save cost Making food look/taste better Improves nutritional value
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Why are food labels important?
Comparison between food products To see what nutrients the food contains To see what additives are in the food To check for allergens in the food To determine nutritional value
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What is a balanced diet?
A diet that contains the right portions of all four food groups, enough fibre and enough water
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Why is it important to drink water?
Your body consists of mainly water. It is used to transport nutrients, helps your immune system and excretory system function
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Why is fibre important?
To insulate you from cold, as well as protect your nervous system and organs It helps your digestive process
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How does fibre help your digestive process?
- Helps absorb minerals and vitamins - It keeps your digestive system clean and encourages frequent bowel movement - Makes you feel full and stops you from eating too much - It prevents constipation, diabetes and heart diseases
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Why is exercising important?
- Releases chemicals in your brain (dopamine) that makes you feel happy - Keeps your body strong and flexible - Helps sleep better - Helps maintain a healthy body weight
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What is malnutrition?
When a person does not eat enough or enough of a certain type of food
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What is tooth decay?
When bacteria in your mouth feeds on sugar, they form an acid that sticks to your teeth in the form of plaque. This erodes the outer layer of your teeth and causes cavities
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What is Kwashiorkor?
A disease that mostly occurs in children when not enough proteins are consumed. Symptoms include swollen stomach, hands, feet and face as well as black spots on skin
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What is Rickets?
A disease caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium and phosphates. Symptoms include chest pain, weak bones, fractures in the skeleton and poor growth
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What is anorexia?
When a person has an obsessive compulsion to lose weight. This may cause the person to eat as little as possible. This is caused by an unhealthy relationship with food caused by internal and external factors. Symptoms include drastic weight loss, little energy, thin skin and constipation
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What is Bulimia?
When a person throws up the food they just ate intentionally Symptoms include damaged teeth, inflamed throat and bleeding rectum
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What is Obesity?
It is a disorder where a person has too much body fat. It leads to other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease
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What is Constipation?
A condition where a person has irregular bowel movements. This may cause the person to go days or weeks without solid excretion. It can be prevented by eating enough fibre
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We process foods to preserve them and not let bacteria grow in the food. What do bacteria and microorganisms need to grow?
Heat Moisture Food (eg: sugar)
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What is fermentation?
A process where some bacteria and fungi are added to foods to increase nutritional value and make it easier to digest
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What is Fortification?
A process where vitamins and minerals are added to food to increase it’s nutritional value
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Why do we fortify food?
It is a safe way to improve public health. The nutritional value in a population increases without them having to change diets (hence oftenly done to staple foods that everyone else eats)
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What are some methods of processing food?
Combining Cooking Freezing Pickling and canning Fermentation Drying Adding sugar or salt Smoking
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What does the term “Biodiversity” mean?
It refers to a large variety of life that occurs in one habitat or ecosystem.
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Why is biodiversity important?
It is needed for a healthy ecosystem. Plants and animals rely on and react to each other, thus are dependent on the biodiversity.
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What is a food chain?
A pathway of energy (stored in food) that is transferred between living organisms
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What are decomposers?
Decomposers are microorganisms that break down dead plant and animal matter. They plough these nutrients back into the soil
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What are producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers and tertiary consumers?
Producers - Plants Primary consumers - Herbivores that eat plants Secondary consumers - Carnivores that eat the herbivores Tertiary consumers - Carnivores that eat other carnivores
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Where do producers get their energy from?
Sunlight and nutrients from the soil
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Where does the food chain start?
The sun
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What is an ecosystem?
An area where living and non-living things are found. The living things depend on each other and non-living things to survive
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What is a habitat?
An area in which an organism lives
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What are the 7 qualities of living things?
- Growth - Movement - Excretion - Respiration - Sense - Consuming (eating) - Reproduction
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***NOT A QUESTION: Remember to study page 154 for examples of different ecosystems***
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