❓ What term describes animals that eat only plants or plant products?
Herbivores.
❓ Animals that eat other animals are called _____.
carnivores
❓ What are animals that eat both plants and animals called?
Omnivores.
❓ Where do bees collect nectar from to produce honey?
Bees collect nectar, which are sweet juices, from flowers.
❓ Why do bees store nectar as honey in their beehive?
They store it for their use throughout the year, as flowers may only be available for a part of the year.
❓ A small white structure growing out of a seed indicates that the seed has _____.
sprouted
❓ Which vitamin helps keep our skin and eyes healthy?
Vitamin A.
❓ Which vitamin helps the body fight against many diseases?
Vitamin C.
❓ Which vitamin helps our body use calcium for bones and teeth?
Vitamin D.
❓ What is the name for diseases that occur due to a lack of nutrients over a long period?
Deficiency diseases.
❓ What are the likely symptoms if a person lacks enough protein in their food for a long time?
Stunted growth, swelling of face, and discolouration of hair.
❓ A deficiency of Vitamin A causes what disorder?
Loss of vision, with symptoms like poor vision or complete vision loss in darkness.
❓ Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin B1.
❓ What are the main symptoms of Scurvy, which is caused by Vitamin C deficiency?
Bleeding gums and wounds taking longer to heal.
❓ Rickets, a disease where bones become soft and bent, is caused by a deficiency of which vitamin?
Vitamin D.
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