Life Processes Flashcards

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What are the seven life processes essential for living organisms?

A

Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition.

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True or False: All living organisms can reproduce.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down food to release energy is called __________.

A

Respiration.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a method of nutrition in living organisms? A) Autotrophic B) Heterotrophic C) Photosynthetic D) Parasitic

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C) Photosynthetic.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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True or False: Excretion is the process of removing undigested food from the body.

A

False.

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What are the two types of respiration?

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Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.

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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight is called __________.

A

Photosynthesis.

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What is the main purpose of growth in living organisms?

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To increase size and mass through cell division and differentiation.

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Multiple Choice: Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification in the human body? A) Heart B) Liver C) Kidney D) Lungs

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B) Liver.

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What is sensitivity in the context of life processes?

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The ability of an organism to respond to stimuli from its environment.

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True or False: All organisms exhibit growth throughout their entire life.

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False.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition?

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Autotrophic nutrition is the process by which organisms produce their own food, while heterotrophic nutrition involves obtaining food from other organisms.

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Fill in the blank: The waste products of metabolism are removed from the body through the process of __________.

A

Excretion.

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16
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What is reproduction?

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The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.

17
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Multiple Choice: Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen? A) Aerobic B) Anaerobic C) Both A and B D) None of the above

A

B) Anaerobic.

18
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What is the key difference between growth and development?

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Growth refers to an increase in size, while development involves changes in the organism’s structure and function.

19
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True or False: Vaccination is an example of a method of reproduction.

20
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What is the significance of nutrition in living organisms?

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Nutrition provides the necessary energy and materials for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues.

21
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting glucose into energy in cells is called __________.

A

Cellular respiration.

22
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What are the primary waste products of aerobic respiration?

A

Carbon dioxide and water.

23
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Multiple Choice: Which process is responsible for the movement of substances across cell membranes? A) Diffusion B) Osmosis C) Active transport D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above.

24
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What is the role of the digestive system in nutrition?

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To break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

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True or False: All living organisms require oxygen for respiration.
False.