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What is biology the study of?
life
The information to code for genes is stored in what?
DNA
Multicellular organisms containing more than one cell is an example of what characteristic of life?
organization
List the four macromolecules we've discussed in class.
nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids
Which macromolecule provides short term energy?
carbohydrates
The sum of chemical reactions occurring in your body.
metabolism
You touch a hot pan and immediately drop it is an example of what?
response to stimuli
Pupils dilating in dark environments is an example of what?
response to stimuli
Organism made up of more than one cell.
multicellular
This macromolecule stores genetic information.
DNA/RNA
A body regulating blood pressure is an example of what?
Homeostasis
Plants and animals breaking down glucose to get energy is an example of what?
metabolism
An organism made up of one cell.
unicellular
Form of reproduction with two parents.
sexual reproduction
proteins
A change in population over long periods of time.
evolution
Egg and sperm combining to form a zygote is an example of what?
reproduction
anabolism
what are the building blocks of proteins?
amino acids
The cell membrane is made up mostly of this macromolecule.
lipids
List the following terms in the correct sequence of biological levels from smallest to largest: tissue, organ system, cell, organ, organism
cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
A tadpole changing into a frog during its life cycle is an example of what?
growth and development
Form of reproduction with one parent.
asexual reproduction
catabolism
natural selection