CELLS/LIVING THINGS
Whats the smallest most basic unit of life?
Cell
Why would you need a microscope to see a prokaryotic organism?
They are very small, and invisible to the naked eye.
What are biotic things?
Livings things in an ecosystem
Do viruses maintain homeostasis?
No
The chemical processes used to build up or break down materials an organism brings in for energy are called...
Metabolism
How is a virus different from a cell?
A virus cannot reproduce by themselves
Which domains include all Prokaryotes?
Bacteria and Archaea
What are abiotic things?
Non-living things in an ecosystem
Do viruses have levels of organization?
Yes
A signal or trigger to which an organism reacts is called a(n)
Stimulus
What are the 3 domains of living things?
Bacteria, archaea, and Eukaryota.
A scientist isolates a number of non-photosynthetic prokaryotes. What one of these structures will be found: a cell wall, chloroplast, Golgi, or nucleus?
Cell Wall
What are some examples of abiotic things in an ecosystem?
Sun, temp, water, atmosphere, gases, and soil.
Do viruses grow?
No
Getting a fever is an example of..
Homeostasis
What are the three parts of the cell theory?
All living things (organisms) are made up of cells, Cells are the basic units of life, all cells come from cells.
What is endosymbiosis?
The theory of how Eukaryotes may have evolved from Prokaryotes
What are some biotic things in an ecosystem?
Plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi.
Do viruses adapt to their environments?
Yes
_______ refers to an organism increases in size, while _______ refers to an organism undergoing changes as it moves toward adulthood.
Growth; development
Why does Robert Hooke call cells cells?
They reminded him of rooms in monasteries.
What are two things prokaryote and eukaryote cells both have?
Cell membranes, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and genetic material.
An example of how abiotic factors and biotic factors work together in an environment.(multiple answers)
Plants use soil, sunlight, and water
What are 2 reasons scientists believe viruses may be alive?
It has levels of organization, and it adapts to its environment.
How is sexual reproduction is different from asexual reproduction?
It combines genes from two different sources