Flashcard: NYS Lab Making Connections

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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Which organism undergoes photosynthesis?

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Grass is an example of an organism that undergoes photosynthesis.

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What is the importance of increasing the number of participants in an experiment?

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Increasing the number of participants can enhance the validity of the experimental results by providing a more representative sample.

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What system of organs is responsible for gas exchange in the body?

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The respiratory system is responsible for exchanging gases between the blood and the environment.

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What type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?

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Veins are the type of blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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The main function of the circulatory system is to transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

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Define 'veins'.

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Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

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Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the function of capillaries?

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Capillaries are small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis by collecting data under controlled conditions.