Life Science Review-5th grade

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is what changes or is different during an experiment.

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True or False: Turtles have gills.

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False

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What part of the cell holds the cell together?

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The cell membrane.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function of all living things?

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The cell.

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What is a control in an experiment?

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A control is what stays the same during an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experiments.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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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 is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.