A student claims that viruses are alive because they have genetic material and can reproduce. Is this student’s claim correct?(1 point)

Responses

No, viruses are not alive because they do not have genetic material nor can they reproduce.
No, viruses are not alive because they do not have genetic material nor can they reproduce.

Yes, viruses are alive because they have genetic material.
Yes, viruses are alive because they have genetic material.

Yes, viruses are alive because they can reproduce.
Yes, viruses are alive because they can reproduce.

No, viruses are not alive because they rely on a host organism to be able to reproduce.

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No, viruses are not alive because they rely on a host organism to be able to reproduce.

Of the five characteristics of living things, which one is required for the species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual?(1 point)

Responses

reproduction
reproduction

use of energy to function
use of energy to function

growth and change over a life cycle
growth and change over a life cycle

response to the environment

reproduction

Plant cells can use energy from the sun to make food. Animal cells cannot. Which organelle is responsible for this difference between plant and animal cells?(1 point)

Responses

plasma membrane
plasma membrane

central vacuole
central vacuole

cell wall
cell wall

chloroplast
chloroplast

chloroplast

Which statement about plasma membranes is correct?(1 point)

Responses

Plant cells have rigid plasma membranes.
Plant cells have rigid plasma membranes.

Animal cells have cell membranes instead of plasma membranes,
Animal cells have cell membranes instead of plasma membranes,

Both plant cells and animal cells have flexible plasma membranes.
Both plant cells and animal cells have flexible plasma membranes.

Plant cells have cell walls instead of plasma membranes.

Both plant cells and animal cells have flexible plasma membranes.

Which organelle processes sugar?(1 point)

Responses

central vacuole
central vacuole

mitochondrion
mitochondrion

nucleus
nucleus

endoplasmic reticulum
endoplasmic reticulum

mitochondrion

What is the function of the plasma membrane? (1 point)

Responses

It helps filter waste inside the cell.
It helps filter waste inside the cell.

It contains hereditary material.
It contains hereditary material.

It helps recognize other cells.
It helps recognize other cells.

It helps plants maintain their shape.

It helps recognize other cells.

Which statement is correct about the function of a pseudopod? (1 point)

Responses

It helps multicellular organisms move.
It helps multicellular organisms move.

It helps multicellular organisms reproduce.
It helps multicellular organisms reproduce.

It helps unicellular organisms move.
It helps unicellular organisms move.

It helps unicellular organisms reproduce.
It helps unicellular organisms reproduce.

It helps unicellular organisms move.

Which function is due to specialized cells found only in plants? (1 point)

Responses

photosynthesis
photosynthesis

signalling muscles to move
signalling muscles to move

digesting food
digesting food

carrying oxygen to other cells
carrying oxygen to other cells

photosynthesis

How are leaf cells and root cells different? (1 point)

Responses

Leaf cells can absorb nutrients from the air, but root cells require soil to absorb nutrients.
Leaf cells can absorb nutrients from the air, but root cells require soil to absorb nutrients.

Leaf cells have chloroplasts, but root cells do not.
Leaf cells have chloroplasts, but root cells do not.

Leaf cells have nuclei, but root cells do not.
Leaf cells have nuclei, but root cells do not.

Leaf cells can reproduce, but root cells cannot.
Leaf cells can reproduce, but root cells cannot.

Leaf cells can absorb nutrients from the air, but root cells require soil to absorb nutrients.

Chloroplasts play an important role in energy production in plant cells. However, some parts of a plant, like the roots, lack chloroplasts. In one to two sentences, explain the most likely pathway for root cells to obtain energy, and identify the organelles involved.

Root cells obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, which occurs in the mitochondria. Glucose, produced through the breakdown of organic molecules in the roots, is converted to ATP in the mitochondria to provide energy for cellular functions.

In three to five sentences, explain why animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions.

Animal cells do not require a cell wall because they rely on a flexible plasma membrane to provide structural support and maintain cell shape. Unlike plant cells, animal cells do not need to withstand mechanical stresses from environmental factors. Instead, they have cytoskeletal elements such as microfilaments and microtubules that help maintain cell shape and provide mechanical support.

Similarly, animal cells do not require a central vacuole because they do not engage in large-scale nutrient storage or cell enlargement like plant cells do. Animal cells obtain nutrients directly from their surroundings or store them in specialized organelles like lysosomes or lipid droplets. The absence of a central vacuole in animal cells allows for greater flexibility and versatility in their functions.

In three to five sentences, compare the process of digesting food in an amoeba (unicellular) to those in a mouse (multicellular)

In an amoeba, the process of digesting food involves phagocytosis, where the amoeba engulfs food particles with its pseudopods and forms a food vacuole. Enzymes within the vacuole break down the food into smaller molecules, which are then absorbed by the amoeba for energy and nutrition.

In a mouse, the process of digesting food is more complex due to its multicellular nature. Food intake begins with the mouth, where mechanical digestion takes place through chewing. The food then enters the stomach, where it is mixed with digestive enzymes and acid for chemical breakdown. Further digestion and absorption of nutrients occur in the small intestine, while waste material is eliminated through the large intestine.

Overall, while both amoebas and mice digest food to obtain nutrients, the process is more intricate in mice, involving specialized organs and various stages of digestion to accommodate their multicellular structure.

Which statement is true? (1 point)

Responses

Unicellular organisms have one organ system.
Unicellular organisms have one organ system.

Some unicellular organisms cannot reproduce
Some unicellular organisms cannot reproduce

The cells of multicellular organisms each carry out all life functions.
The cells of multicellular organisms each carry out all life functions.

Multicellular organisms are made up of many specialized cells working together.

Multicellular organisms are made up of many specialized cells working together.

Chloroplasts play an important role in energy production in plant cells. However, some parts of a plant, like the roots, lack chloroplasts. In one to two sentences, explain the most likely pathway for root cells to obtain energy, and identify the organelles involved.(2 points)

can you right a paragraph answering that in 7th grade terms

Root cells obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration. This happens in the mitochondria, which are like tiny powerhouses inside the cells. Instead of using sunlight like chloroplasts, mitochondria break down sugars and other molecules to create energy in the form of ATP. So even though roots don't have chloroplasts, they can still get energy to do their important job of absorbing nutrients and water from the soil.

simplify that paragraph to 1 to 2 sentences

Root cells get energy through cellular respiration in the mitochondria, which produce energy from sugars and other molecules.

In three to five sentences, explain why animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions as good as an 8th grader

Animal cells do not require a cell wall because they have a flexible plasma membrane that provides structure and shape to the cell. This flexibility allows animal cells to move and change shape as needed. Additionally, animal cells do not necessarily need a central vacuole because they do not store large amounts of nutrients like plant cells do. Instead, animal cells obtain nutrients directly from their environment or store them in specialized organelles. While the absence of a cell wall and central vacuole does not limit the functions of animal cells, it allows them to have greater versatility and adaptability in their activities.

simplify that a bit

Animal cells do not have a cell wall because they have a flexible membrane that provides support. They also don't have a central vacuole because they don't store as many nutrients as plant cells. This allows animal cells to be more adaptable and versatile in their functions.

In three to five sentences, compare the process of digesting food in an amoeba (unicellular) to those in a mouse (multicellular) .(4 points)

When comparing the process of digesting food between an amoeba and a mouse, there are several key differences. In an amoeba, digestion primarily occurs through phagocytosis, where the amoeba engulfs food particles and forms a food vacuole to break them down with enzymes. In contrast, a mouse has a more complex digestive system. Food is ingested through the mouth and mechanically broken down through chewing, then chemically digested in the stomach with enzymes and acid. Further digestion and absorption of nutrients occur in the small intestine, and waste material is eliminated through the large intestine. The mouse's digestive system is adapted for the breakdown of a wide variety of food types, while the amoeba's process is more simplified due to its unicellular nature.

simplify that

An amoeba digests food by engulfing it and breaking it down inside a vacuole, while a mouse has a more complex digestive system. The mouse's process involves chewing and chemically breaking down food in the stomach, followed by absorption in the small intestine and elimination of waste. The mouse's digestive system is adapted to handle a wider variety of food compared to the simpler process in amoebas.

simplify just a bit more

Amoebas eat by engulfing and breaking down food inside a vacuole, while mice have a more complex process. Mice chew and chemically break down food in the stomach, absorb nutrients in the small intestine, and eliminate waste. The mouse's digestive system can handle a wider variety of food compared to amoebas.

Now, for every single question they asked, mark them with numbers in order with the answer. Thanks.

Here are the questions with the corresponding answer numbers:

1. A student claims that viruses are alive because they have genetic material and can reproduce. Is this student’s claim correct?
Answer: No, viruses are not alive because they rely on a host organism to be able to reproduce. (Answer 4)

2. Of the five characteristics of living things, which one is required for the species to survive but does not have to apply to an individual?
Answer: Reproduction (Answer 1)

3. Plant cells can use energy from the sun to make food. Animal cells cannot. Which organelle is responsible for this difference between plant and animal cells?
Answer: Chloroplast (Answer 4)

4. Which statement about plasma membranes is correct?
Answer: Both plant cells and animal cells have flexible plasma membranes. (Answer 3)

5. Which organelle processes sugar?
Answer: Mitochondrion (Answer 2)

6. What is the function of the plasma membrane?
Answer: It helps recognize other cells. (Answer 3)

7. Which statement about the function of a pseudopod is correct?
Answer: It helps unicellular organisms move. (Answer 2)

8. Which function is due to specialized cells found only in plants?
Answer: Photosynthesis (Answer 1)

9. How are leaf cells and root cells different?
Answer: Leaf cells can absorb nutrients from the air, but root cells require soil to absorb nutrients. (Answer 1)

10. Which statement is correct about the function of a pseudopod?
Answer: It helps unicellular organisms move. (Answer 2)

11. Which statement is true?
Answer: Multicellular organisms are made up of many specialized cells working together. (Answer 4)

12. Chloroplasts play an important role in energy production in plant cells. However, some parts of a plant, like the roots, lack chloroplasts. In one to two sentences, explain the most likely pathway for root cells to obtain energy, and identify the organelles involved.
Answer: Root cells obtain energy through cellular respiration in the mitochondria. (Answer 2)

13. In three to five sentences, explain why animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions.
Answer: Animal cells do not require a cell wall because they have a flexible plasma membrane that provides structure and shape to the cell. Similarly, animal cells do not necessarily need a central vacuole as they do not store large amounts of nutrients. Instead, they obtain nutrients directly from their environment or store them in specialized organelles. (Answer 3)

14. In three to five sentences, compare the process of digesting food in an amoeba (unicellular) to those in a mouse (multicellular).
Answer: An amoeba digests food through phagocytosis, engulfing food particles and breaking them down in a vacuole. In contrast, a mouse has a more complex digestive system involving chewing, chemical digestion in the stomach, nutrient absorption in the small intestine, and waste elimination. The mouse's system is adapted for a wider variety of food compared to the simplified process in amoebas. (Answer 4)

In three to five sentences, explain why animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions. explain in simple words plz

Animal cells do not need a cell wall because they have a strong and flexible outer covering called the plasma membrane that supports and protects them. Unlike plant cells, animal cells can change their shape and move around, which is why they don't need a rigid cell wall. Additionally, animal cells don't have a central vacuole like in plant cells because they don't need to store as much water or nutrients. Instead, animal cells have smaller storage compartments called vesicles that can hold important molecules until they are needed.

now summarize this to make it a bit shorter and use really simple words plzz

Animal cells don't have a cell wall like plants because they can change shape and move. They also don't have a big central vacuole because they don't need to store as much stuff. Instead, they have a strong skin called the plasma membrane and little storage compartments called vesicles.

Summarize and use simple and easy kids words for this.

An amoeba digests food through phagocytosis, engulfing food particles and breaking them down in a vacuole. In contrast, a mouse has a more complex digestive system involving chewing, chemical digestion in the stomach, nutrient absorption in the small intestine, and waste elimination. The mouse's system is adapted for a wider variety of food compared to the simplified process in amoebas.

An amoeba eats by wrapping its food in a bubble called a vacuole and breaking it down. But a mouse has a more complicated way of eating. It chews its food, then the food goes into its stomach. In the stomach, special chemicals help break down the food. After that, the important parts of the food are absorbed in the small intestine. The parts the mouse doesn't need come out as waste. Mice can eat many different kinds of food, while amoebas have a simpler way of eating.

you can add some bigger words, not that simple. (remember not too hard)

An amoeba eats by wrapping its food in a bubble-like compartment called a vacuole and breaking it down. However, a mouse has a more complex digestive system. It starts by chewing its food, which then travels to the stomach. In the stomach, special chemicals called enzymes help break down the food into smaller pieces. Next, the important parts of the food are absorbed in the small intestine. Anything that the mouse doesn't need is eliminated as waste. Mice have a greater ability to eat a wide variety of foods due to their more intricate digestive process, while amoebas rely on a simpler way of obtaining nutrients.

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Supporting Inferences Quick Check

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Use the sentence to answer the question.

Opals can be worth a lot of money.

Which piece of evidence supports this inference?

(1 point)
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Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.
Tourists sit on the hot, dusty earth for hours in search of opals, hoping that what they find might let them retire early.

Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.
Coober Pedy is one of the least accessible towns in Australia, which is probably why it gained a reputation as the place where outlaws went to hide.

In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.
In the heat of day, people are nowhere to be found, each hidden in a dugout or an opal mine.

One of Coober Pedy's most popular destinations, the mine provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the struggles of early miners.