Scientific Classification Flashcard

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What is the outer layer of a plant cell called?

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Cell wall.

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What trait can be inherited from a parent to an offspring?

Back

Shape of nose.

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What category do liverworts belong to?

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Nonvascular plants.

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What is the basic unit of life that all organisms are formed from?

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Cells.

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What question helps distinguish mammals from reptiles?

Back

Does the animal lay eggs?

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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 are vascular plants?

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Plants that have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.

Front

What is a characteristic of nonvascular plants?

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They do not have a vascular system.

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What do all living organisms need to survive?

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Water, food, and shelter.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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