Chars of Living Things
When a tadpole becomes a frog, it is showing this characteristic of life.
growth & development
* must have development to count
The genetic code found in ALL living organisms
DNA
the of asexual reproduction that the parent organism divides into two equal parts
binary fission
Something that causes a response
calories
(must be lower case c)
A characteristic that increases the chances of an organism to survive
adaptation
the type of cells that contain a nucleus and organelles
eukaryotic (eukaryotes)
any change in the DNA sequence of an organism
mutation
The type of feedback that counteracts a response
negative
The metabolic process that builds biomolecules from smaller subunits. For example amino acids join to produce proteins.
anabolic
quantitative
The structure found in both plant cells and bacteria, but not in animal cells
cell wall
The process that joins an egg and sperm in sexual reproduction
fertilization
The control center of the body; interprets internal and external stimuli
brain (or spinal cord)
The main storage carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles
glycogen
having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time;
dormant
bacteria are prokaryotes. All prokaryotes are single-celled. Another name for single-cells is ____
unicellular
Strawberries have long thin stems that run underground and create new plants. What type of asexual reproduction is this?
vegetative reproduction
In fruit ripening, there is the release of ethylene, which will continue the ripening process of fruits. What type of feedback is this?
positive
Identify TWO biomolecules that provided 4 Calories/gram of energy.
(1/2 points if you name 1)
proteins and carbohydrates
Metabolism requires nutrient intake such as carbs, proteins, and lipids. Name the atmospheric gas that is required for the production of ATP
oxygen
Order the levels of organization from simplest to most complex
Must include 4 correct levels in sequential order for credit. No partial points
cell, tissue, organ, organ system (organism)
Name 3 things that both asexual and sexual reproduction have in common
100 pts - 1 correct answer
300 pts - 2 correct answers
500 pts - 3 correct answers
1. both are a form of reproduction
2. both pass DNA to the next generation
3. both produce offspring
chemical messengers that circulate through blood vessels, released by glands
Affect metabolism and help maintain homeostasis
hormones
Q = mc^T
what does the m represent?
what does ^T represent
MUST INCLUDE BOTH TO RECEIVE CREDIT
NO 1/2 points
m = mass of water
^T = change in water temperature