Tuesdays

Question 1

What is the basic unit of life?

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

True or False: Plants perform photosynthesis.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process by which cells divide to form new cells is called ______.

Answer 3

Mitosis

Question 4

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

Answer 4

Mitochondria

Question 5

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Answer 5

To control what enters and exits the cell.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue? A) Connective B) Epithelial C) Chloroplast D) Muscle

Answer 6

C) Chloroplast

Question 7

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Answer 7

To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

Question 8

True or False: Animals can produce their own food.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The ______ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

Answer 9

Circulatory

Question 10

What are the two main types of cells?

Answer 10

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

Question 11

Multiple Choice: What type of organism is a mushroom? A) Plant B) Animal C) Fungus D) Protist

Answer 11

C) Fungus

Question 12

What is the main function of roots in plants?

Answer 12

To anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients.

Question 13

True or False: All living things reproduce.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the cell that contains genetic material.

Answer 14

Nucleus

Question 15

What process do plants use to make their own food?

Answer 15

Photosynthesis

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of living things? A) Growth B) Inability to adapt C) Lack of response to stimuli D) None of the above

Answer 16

A) Growth

Question 17

What is the purpose of the digestive system?

Answer 17

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

Question 18

True or False: The heart is part of the respiratory system.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the organ responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

Answer 19

Kidney

Question 20

What is a habitat?

Answer 20

The natural home or environment of an organism.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a way to classify living organisms? A) By habitat B) By color C) By genetic similarities D) By behavior

Answer 21

B) By color

Question 22

What is the role of the respiratory system?

Answer 22

To facilitate breathing and gas exchange.

Question 23

True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The ______ system helps protect the body against disease.

Answer 24

Immune

Question 25

What do we call organisms that can make their own food?

Answer 25

Autotrophs

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? A) Solar energy B) Wind energy C) Fossil fuels D) Hydropower

Answer 26

C) Fossil fuels

Question 27

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Answer 27

To provide structure and support to the body.

Question 28

True or False: All cells have a nucleus.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for coordinating the body's responses.

Answer 29

Nervous system

Question 30

What is a food chain?

Answer 30

A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: Which type of organism breaks down dead material? A) Producer B) Consumer C) Decomposer D) Herbivore

Answer 31

C) Decomposer

Question 32

What is the function of the large intestine?

Answer 32

To absorb water and electrolytes and form waste.

Question 33

True or False: The brain is part of the endocrine system.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The ______ system allows for movement of the body.

Answer 34

Muscular

Question 35

What are the main components of blood?

Answer 35

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a producer? A) Cow B) Grass C) Eagle D) Bacteria

Answer 36

B) Grass

Question 37

What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

Answer 37

To speed up chemical reactions.

Question 38

True or False: All plants are autotrophs.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

Answer 39

Chloroplast

Question 40

What is the primary role of the endocrine system?

Answer 40

To regulate bodily functions through hormones.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals? A) Laying eggs B) Having feathers C) Producing milk D) Gills

Answer 41

C) Producing milk

Question 42

What is an ecosystem?

Answer 42

A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

Question 43

True or False: The stomach is part of the circulatory system.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood.

Answer 44

Hemoglobin

Question 45

What is the primary function of the immune system?

Answer 45

To defend against pathogens and diseases.

Question 46

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable resource? A) Oil B) Natural gas C) Timber D) Coal

Answer 46

C) Timber