Organisms: Structure and Function Review for Test

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What is a living thing?

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A living thing is anything that is alive or was once alive.

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What does 'function' mean?

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Function is what something DOES or is intended to do.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What does it mean to consume?

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To take in (eat or drink) something as food.

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What are some characteristics of living things?

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Living things consume, excrete, breathe, move, reproduce, and grow.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, while a carnivore is an animal that eats only other animals.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the importance of water for living organisms?

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Water is essential for all living organisms as it is needed for various biological processes.