FCAT Review Life Science

The life cycle of both butterflies and grasshoppers starts at the same stage. The pictures below show the life cycle of both organisms. Which of the following is the beginning stage of the life cycle for both the butterfly and the grasshopper?

• egg

• larva

• nymph

• pupa

Which of the following describes the transfer of energy from a producer to a consumer?

• from Perch to Kingfisher

• from Brine Shrimp to Perch

• from the Sun to Green Algae

• from Green Algae to Brine Shrimp

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Organs in the human body carry out different functions. Which human organ breaks down food so that it can be used by the human body?

• Bladder

• Heart

• Kidneys

• Stomach

Organs in the human body carry out different functions. Which of the following is a function of the human skin?

• absorbing nutrients from food

• moving food through the digestive system

• releasing carbon dioxide from the body

• keeping germs out of the body

What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

• Fermentation

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To break down food and absorb nutrients

• To send signals to different parts of the body

• To remove waste products from the body

Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to the cells?

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship in an ecosystem?

• A lion hunting a zebra

• A bee pollinating a flower

• A parasite infecting a host

• A bird eating insects off a buffalo

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What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

• Ecology

• Biodiversity

• Conservation

• Evolution

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To break down food

• To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To protect the body from pathogens

• To produce hormones