Question | Answer |
The structure of an organism's body parts relates to the [-tion] of those parts. | The structure of an organism's body parts relates to the function of those parts. |
Structure: Skin cells are shaped like plates of [...].
Function: Skin covers and protects everything under its surface. | Structure: Skin cells are shaped like plates of armor.
Function: Skin covers and protects everything under its surface. |
A shark's serrated teeth are for [-ing] (not tearing k12!) through flesh; just like your serrated knives at home. | A shark's serrated teeth are for cutting (not tearing k12!) through flesh; just like your serrated knives at home. (you use a bread knife to cut bread; you use your hands to tear it... see the difference?) |
The teeth of plant-eating animals (herbivores) are shaped to [...] up tough plant fibers. (most are generally flat with ridges). | The teeth of plant-eating animals (herbivores) are shaped to grind up tough plant fibers. (most are generally flat with ridges). |
Plants growing in the [...] light of a rain forest floor often have large, outspread leaves to capture more light. | Plants growing in the dim light of a rain forest floor often have large, outspread leaves to capture more light. |
Rabbits, deer, and other prey animals have eyes located on the [...] of their head. This placement helps the animals watch for predators all around. | Rabbits, deer, and other prey animals have eyes located on the sides of their head. This placement helps the animals watch for predators all around. |
The eyes of predators, on the other hand, face mainly [-ward], helping them judge how far away their prey is. | The eyes of predators, on the other hand, face mainly frontward, helping them judge how far away their prey is. |