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Which process involves the movement of ions and molecules against the concentration gradient?
Which process involves the movement of ions and molecules against the concentration gradient?
What is the main source of energy in a human diet according to the text?
What is the main source of energy in a human diet according to the text?
Which statement is true about photosynthesis?
Which statement is true about photosynthesis?
What is the role of decomposers in the carbon and nitrogen cycles?
What is the role of decomposers in the carbon and nitrogen cycles?
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Which group of organisms are not producers in a food chain according to the text?
Which group of organisms are not producers in a food chain according to the text?
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What happens when there is an absence of a vitamin or mineral salt in the diet?
What happens when there is an absence of a vitamin or mineral salt in the diet?
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What are the seven characteristics that all living things exhibit?
What are the seven characteristics that all living things exhibit?
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Which cellular structure is unique to plant cells but absent in animal cells?
Which cellular structure is unique to plant cells but absent in animal cells?
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What do bacteria and fungi lack compared to animal and plant cells?
What do bacteria and fungi lack compared to animal and plant cells?
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Which cellular process involves movement from a higher to lower concentration?
Which cellular process involves movement from a higher to lower concentration?
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What distinguishes osmosis from diffusion?
What distinguishes osmosis from diffusion?
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Why do viruses not have any cellular structures?
Why do viruses not have any cellular structures?
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Study Notes
Cellular Processes
- Active transport involves the movement of ions and molecules against the concentration gradient, requiring energy.
- Passive transport entails movement from a higher concentration to a lower concentration, driven by concentration gradients.
Energy Sources in Human Diet
- Carbohydrates serve as the main energy source in a human diet, providing fuel for bodily functions.
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis is the process in which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen, crucial for life on Earth.
Decomposers' Role
- Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, recycle nutrients in the carbon and nitrogen cycles, breaking down dead organic matter and returning nutrients to the soil.
Food Chain Producers
- Organisms such as animals and fungi are not considered producers in a food chain; only autotrophs like plants are producers.
Nutritional Deficiencies
- Absence of vitamins or mineral salts in the diet can lead to various health issues, including deficiency diseases and hindered bodily functions.
Characteristics of Living Things
- All living things exhibit seven characteristics: organization, metabolism, homeostasis, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and adaptation.
Plant Cell Structures
- Cell walls are unique to plant cells, providing structure and support, while absent in animal cells.
Bacteria and Fungi Comparison
- Bacteria and fungi lack membrane-bound organelles, making them simpler than animal and plant cells, which have distinct organelles.
Osmosis vs. Diffusion
- Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane, while diffusion can involve any molecules moving from higher to lower concentration without a membrane.
Viruses and Cellular Structures
- Viruses do not possess cellular structures because they are not considered living organisms; they require a host cell to replicate and carry out life processes.
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Test your knowledge on the characteristics of living things, including nutrition, movement, and reproduction, as well as the structure and specialization of cells. Explore topics such as the components of animal and plant cells, including the nucleus, cytoplasm, and organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts.
