Unit 4 Test Corrections

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What is the Cell Theory?

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The Cell Theory states that all living things are made up of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells.

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are consumers that eat only plants.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are consumers that eat only meat (other animals).

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between a consumer and a producer?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy, while producers are organisms that can make their own food.

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Give an example of a heterotroph.

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Humans are an example of heterotrophs because we consume plants and animals for energy.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the significance of Robert Hooke in biology?

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Robert Hooke is known for discovering and naming cells after observing cork under a microscope.

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Who is Anton van Leeuwenhoek and what did he contribute to biology?

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek is known as the 'Father of Microbiology' for his work in discovering microorganisms using a microscope.