The Plant Kingdom
The Plant Kingdom consists of organisms that have eukaryote type cells and cell walls made of the sugar cellulose. Plants are all multicellular and autotrophic. Plants are also ultimately on the bottom of any food chain.
1. Photosynthesis is the process by which convert ________________ energy into ____________ energy. It is how plants make energy rich food.
2. ______________, ________________ and light are needed for photosynthesis.
3. Photosynthesis takes place in the ______________________ organelle of the cell.
4. ________________ is the common green pigment found in plants used for starting photosynthesis.
5. Name the three parts of the vascular system of plants.
6. Energy ________________ (increases or decreases) as an organism eats a plant.
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The Animal Kingdom
Animals are all multicellular with eukaryote type cells. Animals do NOT have a cell wall. They are also heterotrophic and must ingest their food.
1. Insects do not have a backbone.
2. _______________ are a group of animals that do contain a backbone. Mammals are examples of animals with a backbone.
3. _______________ is a term used to describe animals that can NOT control their body temperature internally. They must get into the sun to be warm and in the shade to be cool. Amphibians are examples.
4. ______________is a term used to describe animals that can control their body temperature internally. Humans are an example.
5. Review invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Recall some of the adaptations each group has and how they help the animals better survive their environment.
6. Review the following systems and the major organs in each system.
a. Digestive
b. Respiratory
c. circulatory
d. nervous
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