Ecosystems
What is the Ultimate source of energy?
The Sun
Which type of cell does NOT have a nucleus
Prokaryotic cell
What is the mRNA codon for the amino acid "Start"
AUG
what is a common way you can avoid lung cancer
no smoking
What is the definition of Homeostasis
Ability of an organism to maintain its internal environment
What is the 10% rule on an energy pyramid
Energy gets divided by 10% the higher it gets on the pyramid
Which organelle does both plant and animal cells have in common
Ribosome
Translate this into RNA
TAC GCT TAT ACT
AUG CGA AUA UGA
what do Anatomical structures suggest?
all organisms have a common ancestor
if the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to?
Increase body temperature
what role does a Stomata play?
Allows CO2 to enter while water and O2 to exit.
What does the Mitochondria do a cell?
Creates energy for cellular respiration
What is the difference between DNA and RNA's nitrogen bases?
DNA is A,T,G,C and RNA is A,U,G,C
what exactly is transgenic organisms?
organisms that contain DNA fragments from other organisms
The "cause" for something to happen is the
Stimulus
Describe a Heterotroph
An organism that eats organic compound
What is homeostasis?
An organisms ability to maintain a stable internal environment
What would be a cause of a mutation in a skin cell?
UV rays from the sun
Provide 3 ways we know evolution happens
Fossils, DNA and anatomical structures
Temperature, Exercise, hydration, sugar levels, nourishment, and disease all affect homeostasis
True
What is another proper term for Instinct
Innate
What is differentiation?
When there are so many cells that have the same DNA but are in a multicellular organism
A fertilized egg's proper term is?
Zygote
How do scientists create the gel in gel electrophoresis?
Cutting DNA into small fragments using restriction enzymes
Diabetes is a disease where sufferers cannot control their blood glucose. True or False
True