Ecosystems
Structure and Function of Living Things
Molecular Biology
Genetics and Evolution
Homeostasis
100
What is the ultimate source of energy?
The sun
100
Which type of cell does NOT have a nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell.
100
What is the mRNA codon for the amino acid "Start"
AUG
100
What is a common way you can avoid lung cancer
No smoking
100
What is the definition of Homeostasis?
The ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment
200
What is the 10% rule on an energy pyramid?
Energy gets divided by 10% the higher it gets on the pyramid.
200
Which organelle does both plant and animal cells have in common?
Ribosomes
200
Translate this into RNA
TAC GCT TAT ACT
AUG CGA AUA UGA
200
What do anatomical structures suggest
All organisms have a common ancestor
200
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to?
Increase body temperature
300
What role does Stomata play
Allows CO2 to enter while water and H2O exits.
300
What does the mitochondria do a cell?
Creates energy for Cellular Respiration.
300
What is the difference between DNA and RNA's nitrogen bases
DNA is A, T, G, C RNA is A, U, G, C
300
What exactly is transgenic organisms?
Organisms that contain DNA segments from other organism's
300
The "cause" for something to happen is the
Stimulus
400
Describe a Heterotroph
An organism that eats organic compounds.
400
What is homeostasis?
An organisms ablity to maintain a stable internal environment.
400
What would be a cause of a mutation in a skin cell
UV rays from the sun
400
Provided 3 ways we know evolution happens
Fossils, DNA and anatomical structures
400
Temperature, exercise, hydration, sugar levels, nourishment, and diseases all affect homeostasis.
True
500
What is the proper term for "Instinct"
Innate
500
What is differentiation?
When there are so many cells that have the same DNA but are in a multicellular organism.
500
A fertilized egg's proper term is?
Zygote
500
How do scientists create the gel in gel electrophoresis?
Cutting DNA into small fragments using restriction enzymes
500
Diabetes is a disease where sufferers cannot control their blood glucose levels. True or False
True