The Cell
Elements and Compounds
Metabolism
Diffusion and Active Transport
NYC and elsewhere
100
Which type of cells contain a nucleus?
eukaryotes
100
What makes compounds different than elements?
An element is a single type of atom; a compound is a combination of two or more types of atoms
100
What two particles do you need in order to create energy?
oxygen and food
100
What organelle is most directly involved with diffusion of oxygen into and out of your cells?
the cell membrane
100
Name the current mayor of NYC and the previous mayor:
Bloomberg and Giuliani
200
The function of the ribosome is to:
create or synthesize proteins
200
What are the two types of carbohydrates, and which one is more complex?
sugar, simple; starch, more complex
200
Which type of cells likely contain the most ATP in your body?
muscle/heart/brain
200
Which two organic compounds form the structure of the cell membrane? Which of these two compounds is used during active transport?
lipids and proteins. Proteins are used during active transport.
200
Name 6 of the 8 major NYC professional sports teams
jets, giants, yankees, mets, knicks, nets, rangers, islanders
300
Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus. Because of this, their DNA is easily damaged and they evolve ______
quickly (fast, rapidly)
300
1. Name the 4 organic elements. 2. State which one is the basic element that is most common in living things.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
300
This particle, found in your saliva and stomach, fits the shape of your food molecules and helps break them down into smaller pieces.
enzymes
300
What type of particles can diffuse through a membrane and what type cant?
small particles can diffuse, large particle cannot.
300
Name the two of the top 5 selling musical artists, worldwide, of all-time
beatles michael jackson elvis madonna elton john
400
Name 2 organelles that plant cells have that animal cells do not, and say the function of each organelle.
Chloroplast- where photosynthesis happens Cell Wall- protects cell and provides structural support
400
Name the 4 organic compounds. Then say the name of a cell organelle that is associated with 2 of the 4 compounds.
Proteins- cell membrane/ ribosome Carbohydrates- Mitochondria Lipids- cell membrane Nucleic Acids- nucleus
400
Name 3 factors that can affect the speed of your metabolism
factors: height weight age gender exercise DNA
400
1. Define "diffusion" 2. State one activity that your body needs diffusion
1. The spread of particles, or the movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration. 2. to bring in oxygen during breathing, OR getting the oxygen from your lungs to blood to cells
400
What is the name of the largest art museum in New York City
the met, or the metropolitan museum of art
500
Describe the function of the vacuole. Then state how plant vacuoles can change in different environments.
The vacuole stores extra water, food, and waste. In a desert environment, plant vacuoles are larger.
500
Answer both: 1.Proteins contain which of the organic elements? 2. Proteins are made from linking chains of ________ ______
1. Nitrogen 2. Amino Acids
500
Describe the 2 ways that a person with a BMI of 1700 calories per day can lose weight:
1) eating fewer than 1700 calories per day 2) exercising more and eating the same or less
500
50 particles of oxygen surround a blood cell. After some time diffusing, how many particles end up inside the cell and how many remain outside the cell? What is the state of even balance called?
25/25 equilibrium
500
Name the 3 out of the 4 top selling rap artists of all time
Tupac Eminem Jay-Z Outkast
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