Basics of Biology

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What are the basic building blocks of life?

Cells are the basic building blocks of life.

What process do plants use to make their own food?

Plants use photosynthesis to make their own food.

Name the organelle responsible for energy production in cells.

The mitochondria is responsible for energy production in cells.

What is the genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell?

DNA is the genetic material found in the nucleus of a cell.

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

What is a group of similar cells that perform a specific function called?

A tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a specific function.

What are the three states of matter?

The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

Name the system in the body responsible for transporting blood.

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood.

What is the main function of the roots of a plant?

The main function of the roots is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

What do you call an organism that can make its own food?

An autotroph is an organism that can make its own food.

Which part of the cell contains the cell's genetic material?

The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material.

What is metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis is a biological process by which an animal physically develops after birth or hatching.

What are the two main types of cells?

The two main types of cells are prokaryotic and eukaryotic.

Name one of the functions of the cell membrane.

The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, unlike animal cells.