Flashcardizz - Science - Ch 2 - Life Cycles Review

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What is a life cycle?

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A life cycle is all the stages an organism goes through from birth to death.

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Which trait is affected by behavior?

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Height is a trait that can be influenced by behavior.

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What part of a plant feeds the embryo?

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The seed feeds the embryo until the plant can make its own food.

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What is direct development?

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Direct development is a growth process where an animal gets larger without major changes in body form.

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Which animal undergoes the most body shape changes?

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The moth goes through the most body shape changes in its life cycle.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is a process where an organism changes form during its life cycle, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or leaf shape.

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What is the role of roots in a plant?

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Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

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What is the function of the fruit in a plant?

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The fruit protects the seeds and helps in their dispersal.