Science IA2 (Mid-Year) Study Guide

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What are hereditary traits?

Back

They are passed down from the parent.

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How is bacteria helpful to the environment?

Back

Bacteria breaks down decaying organisms.

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What part of the cell is the cell wall?

Back

The cell wall is the outer layer that provides structure and protection to the cell.

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What instrument helps you see the parts that make up an individual cell?

Back

A microscope.

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To which group of animals do Robins belong?

Back

Birds.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the difference between a plant cell and an animal cell?

Back

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.