Genetics
What is genetics?
It is the scientific study of heredity
This item is only found in a plant cell and goes around the cell membrane to give a cell shape
Cell wall
What are the six phases for mitosis?
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis
A plant cell has a ___ ___ that provides strength and support for the cell
Cell wall
The process a plant uses to combine sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and sugar
What contains most DNA in a cell?
Nucleus
Process by which light energy is converted to chemical energy
Photosynthesis
What is a spindle?
Structure that helps separate the chromosomes
Nicknamed the "powerhouse of the cell," the _______ are involved in energy production for the cell
Mitochondria
What is the formula for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 12H2O + sunlight
Whats the difference between DNA and RNA
This organelle acts as a storehouse for most of the cell's DNA
Nucleus
What is anaphase?
The chromatids separate into individual chromosomes and are moved apart
_____ _____ are the building blocks for protein
Amino acids
What is heterotroph and autotroph?
What does it mean for DNA to be mutated?
Messed up
A molecule that stores genetic material in all organisms
DNA
What stage do most cells stay in during their life?
Prophase
________ __________ is the transportation of materials using energy across the cell membrane
Active transport
What is a Guard Cell?
specialized plant cells that control gas exchange and water loss in leaves
What is the process of 1 cell making two identical cells?
Mitosis
Organelle that is the powerhouse of the cell. coverts sugar to ATP
Mitochrondra
What is cytokinesis?
The cytoplasm pinches in half & each cell has an identical set of duplicate chromosomes
The diffusion of water is called _______?
Osmosis
What type of energy do cells need in order to work?
ATP