Intro to Science
The largest level of organization
biosphere
Subatomic particles found outside the nucleus of an atom
electrons
One difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
nucleus vs no nucleus, size, single celled vs multi celled, need O2 vs no need for O2, and organelles vs no organelles
Which body system that functions to produce gametes and nurture offspring.
reproductive system
Body system that functions to move your body, maintain your posture, and generate heat.
muscular system
A general set of principles supported by data, based on numerous studies
theory
Atomic number = number of which subatomic particle
protons
Name an organelle found in plant cells only
central vacuole, cell wall, chloroplasts
cartilage is what type of basic tissue
connective tissue
In a saltwater solution. What is the solute and what is the solvent
solute-salt
solvent-water
After analyzing data, what is the next step in the scientific method?
draw conclusions
Amino acids are monomers of which biomolecule
protein
The semipermeable boundary of the cell that separates the cells internal and external environments.
plasma membrane (cell membrane)
name a specific muscle tissue that is involuntary
smooth muscle or cardiac muscle
Define facilitated diffusion
Movement of molecules with the aid of a transport protein
In an experiment, the observed change or response in the system that is caused by the manipulation of another variable is the __________.
the dependent variable
Nonpolar covalent bonds are different from polar covalent bonds in this way.
nonpolar = electrons shared equally
polar = electrons shared unequally
The function of lysosomes
contains enzymes that degrade/recycles debris
Specific connective tissue type that stores energy, insulates your body, and cushions your organs.
adipose tissue
The 3 statements of cell theory
1) cells are basic unit of life, 2) living things are either made of one cell or many cells, 3) all cells come from other cells
List at least 5 of the 7 characteristics of living things
What is
1) use energy, 2) homeostasis, 3) highly organized, 4) evolution, 5) DNA, 6) reproduction, 7) made of cells
The four types of complex carbohydrates
What is starch, glycogen, cellulose and chitin
The 4 components of the plasma membrane (cell membrane)
phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and glycolipids/glycoproteins (form glycocalyx)
Describe the function and name an organ part of the endocrine system
includes your thyroid and functions to produce hormones.
List 5 areas of the body where you can find epithelial tissues
lungs, blood vessels, salivary glands, thyroid, pancreas, digestive tract, fallopian tubes, trachea