Life Science Review

What are bacterial infections treated with?

• Antibiotics

• Antivirals

• Antifungals

• Vaccines

What do plants use to make food through photosynthesis?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Soil nutrients

• Carbon dioxide

What organisms play the role of producers in an ecosystem?

• Animals

• Fungi

• Plants

• Bacteria

What is an example of a mutualistic relationship in nature?

• An example of mutualism is the relationship between bees and flowering plants.

• Predators hunting their prey.

• Birds nesting in trees without affecting them.

• Worms breaking down organic matter in soil.

What are the two main types of cells?

• Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

• Animal and plant cells

• Stem and differentiated cells

• Bacterial and viral cells

How can invasive plants affect their habitats?

• Invasive plants can grow so large that they block sunlight from other plants.

• Invasive plants improve soil quality for native species.

• Invasive plants provide food for local wildlife.

• Invasive plants help to maintain water levels in the soil.

What is the term for organisms that can make their own food?

• Heterotrophs

• Autotrophs

• Decomposers

• Parasites

What is the process by which species adapt to their environment over time?

• Natural selection

• Artificial selection

• Genetic drift

• Mutation

What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

• Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.

• Biodiversity decreases competition among species.

• Biodiversity leads to increased pollution levels.

• Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystem health.

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation