DNA is a double-stranded helix that contains the genetic
information for an organism. 2. The process of photosynthesis in plants converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose molecules. 3. The human body has 206 bones and 639 muscles. 4. Blood is composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. 5. The hypothalamus is a region in the brain that controls hunger, thirst, and body temperature. 6. Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in the formation of two identical daughter cells. 7. The digestive system breaks down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. 8. The immune system protects the body against pathogens by producing specific antibodies and white blood cells. 9. Evolution is the process by which populations of organisms change over time through natural selection. 10. The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.