Life Science Final Test Review Part 1 (2024) Study Guide Graded A+

Describe the characteristics of Kingdom Protista {Ans: Mostly single- celled or simple multicellular organisms that have a nucleus}What is the function of the nervous system? {Ans: Send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord.}What two processes used by plant cells that absorb, release, and use energy? {Ans: Photosynthesis and cellular respiration}Describe the function of the cytoplasm. {Ans: Jelly-like substance that holds organelles within the cells.}If one parent is heterozygous and the other is homozygous recessive, what are the chances that their child will show the dominant trait? The recessive trait? {Ans: 50% dominant; 50% recessive. Most likely, they will show the dominant trait.}How do the muscular system and the digestive system interact? {Ans: The stomach and intestines are made of muscle.}Describe characteristics of Kingdom Archaebacteria {Ans: Prokaryotes that can live in extreme environments}What two systems work together to allow a person to walk, talk, and move? {Ans: Muscular and skeletal}Describe characteristics of Kingdom Plantae {Ans: Complex, multicellular, organisms that are usually green, have cell walls and use the sun's energy to make sugar by photosynthesis}When you exercise, what organs work together, making you breathe harder and pulse increase?