Life Science Review (Part I)

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What are cells?

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They are the smallest unit of life.

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Which type(s) of cells contain DNA?

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All cells.

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An organism that gains its energy from consuming producers and consumers is a(n) _________.

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Omnivore.

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Where do those organisms that adapt best survive most?

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Natural selection.

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What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?

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Vacuole.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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They conduct photosynthesis.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.