Vocab
What is a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce among themselves?
Species
What is the control center of the cell?
What is Ms. Schick’s twin sister name?
Katie
Are mammals Ectothermic or Endothermic?
Endothermic
The use of color in a surrounding to blend in
Camoflage
Change in inherited characteristics over time
Evolution
What is the smallest living thing?
Cell
What month is Ms. Schicks birthday in?
September
What are the three adaptations of birds?
Leg length, beak shape, Foot webbing
Looking or sounding like another living organism
Mimicry
Organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Natural Selection
Is Hh a homozygous trait or heterozygous trait?
Heterozygous
Is Ms. Schick a cat person or dog person?
Dog Person
Where do reptiles lay their eggs? (This is a adaptation)
On land
Venom, ink, sprays are all examples of what type of adaptation?
Chemical Defenses
Any variation that makes an organism better suited to its environment
Adaptation
What is the word for genetic make up
Genotype
Dark Chocolate
What body part helps the Lions to appear larger and serves as protection for the throat
The mane
What is the maintenance of constant internal conditions in the face of a varying external environment?
Homeostasis
An inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species
Variation
What are the 7 Characteristics of life
Exchange Gas, Reproduce, Need water, Need energy, Produce waste, Grow, Respond to environment
What is Ms. Schicks favorite TV show? (Hint: it takes place in a hospital).
Greys Anatomy
What are the four examples of animal defense?
Mimicry, Camouflage, Bright colors, hair projections
What is the difference between Ectotherm and Endotherm?
Ectotherm- cold blooded
Endotherm- warm blooded