Levels of Organization
Cell Theory
Cell Organelles
Mitosis
Potpourri
100
The smallest unit of matter.
an atom
100
What invention was important to the discovery of cells?
The microscope
100
The control center of the cell; it contains the DNA
Nucleus
100
What is the purpose of mitosis?
to divide the nucleus and make more cells.
100
What does the prefix "geo" mean?
Earth/ Rock
200
The heart is an example.
an organ
200
What is a scientific theory?
An explanation that is well supported by evidence; as close as we can get to a fact without being 100%
200
C6H12O6 + O2 --> CO2 + H2O + ATP (Energy). The part of the cell that makes energy for the cell
mitochondria
200
List the phases of mitosis in order.
Prophase (Prometaphase) Metaphase Anaphase Telophase
200
What is Nemo's dad's name?
Marlin
300
When many cells of the same type are all working together we call this ______________
tissue
300
What is the first part of the cell theory?
All living things are made of cells
300
This organelle is found only in plants and is where photosynthesis takes place.
Chloroplast
300
The part of the cell cycle when the cell membrane splits and we end up with two daughter cells.
cytokinesis
300
What is the unit we use in science for: Length Mass Volume Temperature
Length = Meter Mass = Kilogram Volume = Liter/ cubic centimeter Temperature = Celsius/ Kelvin
400
Which molecule is holds the information for life?
DNA
400
What is the second part of the cell theory?
Cells are the basic unit of form and function in living things.
400
This part of the cell stores food, waste, water and other materials for the cell; it is larger in plant cells than in animal cells.
vacuole
400
During the prophase the DNA is copied and packaged into ________________
chromosomes
400
Who was the first black major league baseball player
Jackie Robinson
500
In order from simple to complex list the levels of organization starting with the atom
atom molecule cell tissue organ organ system organism
500
What is the last part of the cell theory?
All cells come from previous cells.
500
This part of the cell lets things in and out of the cell by a process called diffusion and another process called active transport.
cell membrane
500
Long thread-like projections that connect to the centromere of the chromosomes during metaphase.
Spindle fibers
500
this aluminum wire is bent into such a way that allows easy clasping of multiple sheets of bleached and flattened tree pulp
paper clip
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