Characteristics of Life
What is Asexual reproduction?
Identical to parent; only 1 parent
What do all organisms need?
Food, Air, water, living space
What are the 4 macromolecules?
Carbs, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids
What is a nucleoid?
A single loop of DNA in a prokaryotic cell
What is the function of DNA?
Code for making proteins
What is a Stimulus?
Signal to where a response is made
What is a living space dependent on?
Size & Organism
What is the monomer of proteins?
amino acids
What is the formula for cytoplasm?
Cytosol + Organelles - Nucleus = Cytoplasm
What percent of cells are water?
70%
What is Heredity?
Passing of traits from parent to offspring
How do producers make food?
Photosynthesis
What are the functions of Fats & Oils?
Long term energy storage
What do animal cells have that plant cells don't?
Lysosomes
What is the Function of RNA?
Copy DNA to take to ribosomes
What is Metabolism?
All chemical reactions in the body
What are the 3 types of consumers?
Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore
What is the function of Glycogen?
Short term energy for animals (muscle tissue)
What do centrioles produce during cell division?
Spindle Fibers
What is ATP made from?
Energy made from Glucose
What are the 6 characteristics of living things?
Have DNA, Made of cells, Able to reproduce, Grow and Develop, Obtain & use energy
Why do we need water?
for metabolism
What is the function of Chitin?
Provide strength for insect exoskeletons & Fungi
What are cytoskeletons made of?
Protein Filaments
What is the formula for Photosynthesis?
C6H12O6(Glucose)+O2=CO2+ATP+H2O