Unit 1
Words that describe a scientist.
creative, determined, critical, skeptical, outside-of-the-box thinker
True or False.
The cell is the smallest structural unit of living matter capable of independently carrying out life’s processes
TRUE
Define Osmosis.
a process by which water diffuses across a selectively permeable membrane.
Why do cells divide? (HINT: main reason)
as cells grow, their volume increases faster than their surface area,
What is Biotechnology?
a broad area of biology involving living systems and organisms to develop or make modified products.
Define a covalent bond.
an attraction that forms when two atoms share pairs of electrons
Who modified the microscope to make it better?
anton van leeuwenhoek
What are solutes? How do they move?
solutes are the substances that are dissolved in a solution, and cannot cross the membrane.
Both are a form of reproduction but sexual reproduction is where two parents unite to form an offspring that contains DNA which is a mixture of DNA from both parent cells.
Asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the original/parent cell
What is GFP used for?
It can be used to “tag” molecules from its green glow.
What is the difference between Applied and Pure science?
Applied science is a broad branch of science that focuses on knowledge use.
Pure science is a broad branch of science that focuses on knowledge discovery.
What are the seven characteristics of all living things?
Cells, Response, Growth, Reproduction, Adaptation, Energy, and Homeostasis.
Define Hyper, hypo and iso.
hyper– means "above, beyond, or over"
hypo– means "below, under, or less"
iso– means "equal or the same"
Do Bacteria Reproduce Sexually?
no, bacteria do not reproduce sexually.
Describe the contributions Chargaff, Franklin, and Wilkins made to determining DNA's structure.
solved the structure of DNA.