commonalities of movement, reproduction, secretion, digestion
What is characteristics of life
100
This atom has 8 protons
What is oxygen
100
phospholipid bylayer
What is a cell/plasma membrane
100
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
What is osmosis?
100
the three parts that make up a nucleotide in a DNA molecule
What is a (deoxyribose) sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
200
the knee cap is _________ to the ankle
What is superior
200
atoms with fewer than 8 electrons in the outer energy level will attempt to lose, gain or share electrons with other atoms to gain stability. This tendency is called the ____ _____
What is the octet rule
200
this organelle is shaped like a sausage and is the powerhouse of the cell
What is the mitochondion
200
A measurable difference in concentration from one area to another
What is concentration gradient
200
This type of RNA carries an anticodon
What is tRNA (transfer)
300
the liver is found in this anatomical quadrant
What is URQ
300
A chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
What is an ionic bond.
300
This organelle is made up of 2 sub-units and is found on RER and in cytoplasm
What is a ribosome
300
If a human cell is placed in a very dilute solution, such as pure water, the cell may swell and burst (lyse). This extra-cellular solution is known as this.
What is hypotonic (lower pressure)
300
codons is a group of ________ nitrogenous bases
What is three
400
The spine is found in this body cavity
What is the ventral body cavity?
400
A chemical reaction involving the addition of a water molecule to break down larger molecules into smaller ones
What is a hydrolysis reaction? (decomposition/catabolic)
400
this extension of a cell membrane is found only in males.
What is flagella
400
the type of transport across a cell membrane that requires energy.
What is active transport.
400
chromosomes shorten and thicken during this phase of mitosis
What is prophase
500
Tendency of the body to maintain a stable, balanced internal environment. Accomplished through self regulating adjustments
What is homeostasis
500
hydrogen ion (H+) acceptor
What is a base (opposite of acid)
500
the smallest subunit of life
What is a cell
500
These types of molecules facilitate chemical (metabolic reactions). they work in a "lock in a key" mechanism.
What is an enzyme
500
The phase of mitosis where chromosomes align across the equator if the spindles