Cellular Process (C4)
Energy is a one-time _____________.
commodity
Why is photosynthesis important?
produces Oxygen
"Father of Genetics"
Gregor Mendel
What is the cell cycle?
This process describes how eukaryotic cells grow, replicate their DNA, and divide.
Difference between Dominant and Recessive trait
Dominant is expressed, Recessive is hidden
Energy is _____________ to life.
Crucial
What is the green pigment that absorbs light?
Chlorophyll
What is a Chromosome? (structure)
Long strands of DNA coiled together
What it the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Interphase
What is the table called that shows the possible characteristics of an offspring?
Punnett Square
What is the "coin" of cellular energy called?
ATP
What is the other important reason for photosynthesis?
Essential to solar energy and life
Give 2 gene characteristics
what is the last part of the cell cycle?
Interphase
What is a gamete?
a reproductive cell; it has half of the # of chromosomes as previous cell, has the trait
Difference between autotroph & heterotroph?
auto makes own food, heter relies on other organisms
Definition of Photosythesis
The absorption of light energy and converting it into stored chemical energy
How many chromosomes does a typically human have?
46
What is Mitosis
genetic material into 2 sets, Identical copies
Difference between Incomplete Dominance and Codominance
ID is blending of 2 traits, Co is no blending and 2 traits are expressed
The 3 phosphate groups in ATP are bound by _________, _______-_________, ___________ bonds
Unstable, High-energy, covalent
What are the 2 Phases of Photosynthesis?
Light Dependent, Calvin Cycle
What's the name of the protein that supports and protects DNA strands?
Histones
Mitosis 4 phases
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
Difference between Homozygous and Heterozygous and how are they represented?
Homozygous both alleles are same (TT), Hetero alleles are not the same (Tt)