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BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY – 3º ESO

UNIT 01 – PORTFOLIO ACTIVITIES

FULL NAME ...................................................................................... SCORE


DATE ...................................................... GROUP .............................

Levels of organisation

1. Fill in the missing words.


a) Subatomic level – _________________________ – Molecular level
b) _______________________ – Cellular level – Multicellular level
c) Multicellular level – Population level – _______________________

2. What is the difference between an ecosystem and a


population?

3. Match both columns.


a) Cells 1) are made up of groups of similar cells.
b) Tissues 2) are a combination of different types of tissues.
They perform a particular task.
c) Organs 3) are made up of different organs that work
together.
d) Systems 4) have different shapes because they perform
different tasks.

4. Fill in the missing words.


a) In human cells, genetic material is stored in the ______________.
b) Humans are heterotrophic organisms that perform three vital
functions: ____________, _________________, and
_____________.
c) Organisms stay alive because their organs and systems functions
in a _____________ way.

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BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY – 3º ESO
UNIT 01 – PORTFOLIO ACTIVITIES

Human cells

1. Decide whether these statements are true or false.


a) All human cells are the same shape and size.
b) Genetic information is stored in the cell’s nucleus.
c) The membrane is a fluid that fills a cell and contains its
organelle.
d) Cytoplasm separates the cell from its environment.

2. What three things do all cells contain?

3. Complete the following table relating each cell structure to


its function.

Endoplasmic reticulum

Perform cellular respiration

Vacuoles

Breaks down larger molecules

Synthesises proteins

4. Fill in the missing words.


Cells can absorb nutrients and remove waste substances in different
ways. a) __________ is a process where substances move from an
area of higher concentration to lower concentration. The process that
allows water to pass from a diluted area to a more concentrated area
is called b) __________. c) __________ uses energy when the
concentration of substances is lower outside the cell. The process of
d) __________ occurs when the membrane collapses to surround a
particle, forming a small vesicle around it.

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BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY – 3º ESO
UNIT 01 – PORTFOLIO ACTIVITIES

Human tissues

1. Write a definition for tissues.

2. Complete the following table.

Tissue

It’s composed of neurons


and glial cells.

It’s responsible for movement.

It supports, unifies and connects


other tissues and organs.
It covers internal cavities and
different organs.

3. In which type of tissues do cells combine to form glands?

4. Explain the different functions of bone tissue and blood


tissue.

5. Which tissues predominate in the following organs?


a) Brain:
b) Bones:
c) Skin:
d) Heart:

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BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY – 3º ESO
UNIT 01 – PORTFOLIO ACTIVITIES

Organs and systems

1. Use these words to complete the sentences: functions,


systems, tissues
When a) __________ group together they form organs. Organs carry
out tasks in a coordinated way in order to perform b) __________. c)
_________ are made up of organs.

2. Which four systems take part in the function of nutrition?


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3. Complete:
System Function

Circulatory

It’s made up of glands that


Endocrine produce and secrete hormones
into the bloodstream.

Excretory

Creates new individuals so that


Reproductive
the species can survive.

Muscular

4. Why do the body’s systems work together?

5. What does the endocrine system use to control reactions


that take place in the organism?

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