Chemistry of Life
Biosphere
Ecology
Cells
Photosynthesis
100
This characteristic of water molecules makes it the universal solvent.
What is polarity
100
This type of factor is a physical component of an ecosystem, not a living one.
What is an abiotic factor.
100
The removal of a keystone species will result in this.
What is a trophic cascade.
100
All cells have one of these.
What is a cell membrane.
100
This gas is released during the light dependent reaction.
What is oxygen.
200
Proteins are polymers comprised of this monomer.
What are amino acids.
200
These are the primary producers in most aquatic ecosystems.
What are phytoplankton.
200
Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting nitrogen gas to what?
What is ammonia (NH4).
200
This is the protein channel cells use during osmosis.
What are aquaporins.
200
These provides four electrons to replace those lost in Photosystem II.
What are 2 water molecules.
300
Daily Double! This is the type of bond responsible for the cohesion of water molecules.
What are hydrogen bonds.
300
Autotrophes that are found in areas without light use this process to create organic molecules.
What is chemosynthesis.
300
A remora fish clinging to a shark is an example of this type of symbiosis.
What is commensalism.
300
ATP synthase performs this type of transport.
What is passive transport.
300
These two molecules return to the light dependent reaction to recharge after providing energy to the Calvin Cycle.
What are ADP and NADP+.
400
These two characteristics make carbon unique, and the building block of life.
What are 4 valence electrons, and the ability to bond with itself.
400
This group of organisms is responsible for converting dead material into detritus.
What are decomposers.
400
In the carbon cycle, this is the process responsible for incorporating atmospheric carbon into the biosphere.
What is photosynthesis.
400
Daily Double! This organelle is responsible for the synthesis of membrane lipids.
What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
400
These three factors affect the rate of photosynthesis.
What are temperature, light, and water.
500
This is the equation used to determine the pH of a substance.
What is pH= -log[H+]
500
These are the three ecological pyramids.
What are pyramids of energy, biomass, and numbers.
500
These four factors have the greatest affect on life in aquatic ecosystems.
What are depth, temperature, flow, and nutrient availability.
500
The removal of this organelle from an animal cell would not kill it, but would prevent the cell from being able to divide.
What are centrioles.
500
This gradient forming protein does not function at night, and prevents the Light Dependent Reaction from working.
What is the Hydrogen Pump.
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