Biology Basics

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What is the main source of energy for all living things on our planet?

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The sun is the main source of energy for all living things.

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What is the biological classification system we use to classify organisms?

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The biological classification system is known as taxonomy, which includes Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.

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What type of cell does not have membrane bound organelles?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles.

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What is an organism that breaks down the dead remains of other organisms called?

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An organism that breaks down dead remains is called a decomposer.

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The idea that living organisms could form from non-living organisms is called what?

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This idea is known as spontaneous generation.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the process by which plants make their own food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.

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What is the term for a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring?

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A species is a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.

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What is the role of a producer in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.