Photosynthesis
The process by which autotrophic organisms capture light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, thereby storing some of the captured energy in chemical bonds
Photosynthesis
Name the Taxonomy categories in order from most broad to most specific
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
The process by which organisms that are best adapted to the environment survive and reproduce
Natural Selection
Father of modern genetics
Gregor Mendel
What is Ms. Sarah's favorite animal?
bunnies, kittens, or swans
6CO2 + 6H20 + light energy) ---> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Chemical Equation for Photosynthesis
A cell with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Eukaryotic Cell
Natural selection affects a(n) __________________________, not individuals.
population
A tool used to predict possible genotypes of offspring
Punnett square
What is one of Ms. Sarah's cats names?
Mango, Mimosa
The primary molecule used by cells to store chemical energy for use in cellular processes
ATP
An organism that obtains its energy from an abiotic source, such as sunlight or inorganic chemicals
Autotroph
Natural selection takes many _________________________ to happen; it does not occur within a short amount of time.
generations
The cell division that occurs in gamete cells is known as ____________________________.
meiosis
Where did Ms. Sarah go to college
SMU, TCU
The process by which cells convert chemical energy stored in various compounds, such as sugars, into useful energy for cellular processes; may be aerobic
or anaerobic
Cellular Respiration
The system of naming organisms scientifically, developed by Carolus Linnaeus; uses the genus and species name to identify an organism
Binomial Nomenclature
The total number of organisms from one species interacting in a specific environment
Population
A structure made of DNA that contains the genetic information in the form of genes needed to carry out cell functions
Chromosome
What is the largest organ in the human body
Skin
A monosaccharide sugar, C6H12O6, that is produced in photosynthesis and used during cellular respiration for energy production
Glucose
An organism that must consume other organisms for energy
Heterotroph
A subdivision of species that can interbreed
subspecies
A single, distinct version of a gene
Allele
What was a previous TSAS mascot?
Ocelot, Golden Knight, Dove, Chinchilla, Spartan