District Benchmark 1 Review

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What process do producers use to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy to create their own food.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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A cell is the basic unit of life, serving as the building block for all living organisms.

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What are producers?

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Producers are organisms, primarily plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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How does population size relate to resource availability?

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Population size is dependent on the availability of resources; more resources can support a larger population.

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What is the powerhouse of a cell?

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The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do plants play in an ecosystem?

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Plants act as producers in an ecosystem, providing food and oxygen for other organisms.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria convert energy from food into a usable form for the cell.

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

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