Structure and Function in Organisms
A molecule that carries genetic information for the development and function of an organism
What is deoxyribonucleic Acid? DNA
The process by which the function encoded in a gene is turned into a function
What is gene expression?
The process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence
What is transcription?
The process a cell goes through each time it divides
What is cell cycle?
To maintain stability while adjusting to conditions which are best for it's survival
What is homeostasis?
A molecule on which an enzyme functions
What is substrate?
A special type of cell which can self renew/make more like itself
What are stem cells
Sub-cellular structures which have 1 or more functions within a cell
What are organelles?
The process of a single cell turning into 2 nearly identical cells
What is cell division?
The process that cells use to make usable energy in the form of ATP
What is Cellular Respiration?
Large sized molecules primarily polymers such as lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic Acids.
What are macromolecules?
When abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their normal boundaries & invade other parts of the body
What is cancer?
Animals, plants, fungi & protists; organisms which have a nucleus & membrane bound organelles
What are Eukaryotic cells?
A condition in which cells divide rapidly without control leading to the formation of masses.
What is uncontrolled cell growth?
What is ATP?
Proteins that speed up metabolism or chemical reactions in our body.
What are Enzymes
The process by which a cell replicates its chromosomes & then segregates them producing 2 identical cells
What is Mitosis?
The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction
What is Activation energy?
An organisms ability to deal with change in its internal and external environment
What is regulation?
The process where sunlight is turned into energy in plants and algae
What is photosynthesis?
The Biological process in which cells create/make proteins
What is Protein Synthesis?
The process by which immature cells become mature cells with specific functions
What is differentiation?
Sugar molecules which create energy for the body
What are carbohydrates?
A special type of cells which can make more cells like itself
What are stem cells?
An organelle which captures sunlight to help turn it into energy
What is a chloroplast?