Units 1, 2, and 4 1st Semester Final Exam Review

Front

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body and eliminate waste.

Front

What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Back

The heart.

Front

What are the key features that distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell?

Back

Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.

Front

What is the function of different types of cells in multicellular organisms?

Back

Different types of cells have different functions.

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into food?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts capture sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the purpose of the excretory system?

Back

To eliminate waste products from the body.

Front

How do the digestive and excretory systems work together?

Back

Both systems help in the removal of waste from the body.

Front

What is the function of the mitochondrion in a cell?

Back

To produce energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.