Biology Thanksgiving Fun

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Can wild turkeys fly?

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Yes, wild turkeys can fly short distances.

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What is a male turkey called?

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A male turkey is called a Tom.

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What is a female turkey called?

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A female turkey is called a Hen.

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What is a baby turkey called?

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A baby turkey is called a Poult.

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What chemical reaction causes your eyes to burn when chopping onions?

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The chemical reaction produces sulfuric acid.

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What is the movement of water from a high concentration to a low concentration called?

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Osmosis.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of materials across a membrane from low to high concentration using energy.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of materials across a membrane without the use of energy.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.