Plant Cells
Where in the plant cell does photosynthesis happen?
Chloroplast
What is an oily substance that protects hairs and skin on humans?
Sebum
What is the process in which cells ingest particles?
Endocytosis
What scientist is known for proposing the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
Bacteria that make people sick are called...?
Pathogens
Why are most plant cells green?
Chlorophyll
What are the small tubes that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
Veins
What is the central dogma?
Process of DNA -> RNA (Transcription) & RNA -> Proteins (Translation)
What is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce?
Adaptation
What bacterial structure helps with movement, acting like a whip or propeller?
Flagellum
What is the large, water-filled sac inside a plant cell?
Central vacuole
What is the outermost layer of your skin that provides a waterproof and protective barrier?
Epidermis
What is one characteristic that best distinguishes living things from non-living things?
What are random changes in DNA that can introduce new traits?
Mutations
The visible clusters of bacteria that grow on a plate are called...?
Colonies
What are the three components of a plant cell that differentiate them from animal cells?
Chloroplast, Cell Walls, & a single Vacuole
What organ is vital for the immune system?
Spleen
What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic respiration? (2 factors)
Aerobic: requires oxygen & produces more ATP
Anaerobic: does not require oxygen & produces less ATP
What is the process by which humans breed plants or animals for desired traits?
Artificial Selection
These medicines kill or slow the growth of bacteria, not viruses.
Antibiotics
What channels connect plant cells to let cytoplasm flow between them?
Plasmodesmata
This organ may act as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria.
Appendix
Who are the fathers of cell theory?
Matthias Schleiden & Theodor Schwann
What type of evolution occurs when closely related species become more different over time?
Divergent Evolution
What is a community of helpful microbes that live in and on us?
Microbiome