Review Questions

1) Name the seven characteristics of living organisms and explain each.

2) Draw an annotated diagram of
a) Animal cell
b) Plant cell
c) Microbe (Amoeba)
3) Construct a table showing the differences between an Animal and Plant cell.
4) Name two processes where substances can move in and out of the cell
5) Explain what happens if you place an
A) Animal cell in a dilute solution.
B) Plant cell in a concentrated solution
6) Explain the process of photosynthesis (include chemical equation)
7) Stat three factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis
8) Name the steps in the Carbon Cycle
9) Explain the importance of recycling nitrogen and carbon in the atmosphere
10) What is considered a ‘Balanced Diet’?
11) What is the role of dietary fibre in the human body?
12) Draw a typical structure of a human tooth and describe the main functions.
13) What causes tooth decay in humans?
14) Explain the process of
a) Mechanical Digestion (include enzymes)
b) Chemical Digestion (include enzymes)

14) Explain the importance of breathing in humans?

15) What is Respiration? Explain what is Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

16) Explain the effects of cigarette smoking on the human body

17) Relate the structure of the heart to its function in the human body.

18) Why do we need a transport system?

19) Name the three blood vessels found in the human transport system and state their functions.

20) What are the two types of white blood cells found in the human blood?

21) Explain the process and importance of blood clotting.

22) Explain the causes and effects of heart attacks

23) Describe the structure and function of the lymphatic system.