5th Grade Assessed Life Science Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make their own food, primarily in the leaves.

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Which part of the plant absorbs water?

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The roots absorb water from the soil.

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What is the role of leaves in plants?

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Leaves are responsible for making food through photosynthesis.

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What is a chrysalis?

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A chrysalis is the pupal stage of some insects, such as butterflies, where they undergo transformation.

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What is the life cycle stage of a butterfly called when it is in a chrysalis?

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This stage is called the pupa.

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What organ pumps oxygen throughout the body?

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The heart pumps oxygenated blood throughout the bloodstream.

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Where are seeds often located in plants?

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Seeds are often located in the pistil of the flower.

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What is the function of the pistil in flowering plants?

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The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower that produces seeds.

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How do plants respond to light?

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Plants grow towards light, a response known as phototropism.

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What is phototropism?

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Phototropism is the growth of a plant in response to light direction.