Cells
This type of cell does not have a nucleus
Prokaryotes
Chloroplasts, found in plant cells, are usually this color
Green
DNA is an initialism for this
(aka DNA stands for this)
Deoxyribonucleic acid
The uncontrolled growth and division of cells
Cancer
Literally, the study of life, this branch of science does just that
Biology
This is the name of the cell division process
Mitosis
This type of cell makes up organisms like us! (humans)
Eukaryotes
A sequence of three nucleotides which together for a unit of genetic code in DNA or RNA
Enzymes affect the reactions in living cells by changing the
speed of reaction
What is a benefit of the regulation of gene expression?
conservation of cell resources
These organelles are responsible for creating proteins
Ribosomes
The process of gene regulation directly impacts
which mRNA is produced
The structure of DNA is a double helix, whose backbone is made of this
Sugar phosphate
A single species of squirrel evolved over time into two species, each on opposite sides of the Grand Canyon. This change was most likely due to
the isolation of the two groups.
The actual site of protein synthesis is the
ribosome
Scientists do not consider viruses to be living things. What characteristics of living things do viruses NOT have? (name 2)
1. maintains homeostasis
2. ability to reproduce on their own
Adipose (fat) cells are full of this type of organic molecule used for long term energy storage?
Lipid
A substrate binds to this part of an enzyme, forming an enzyme-substrate complex
Active site
This kind of mutation results in no significant change in the amino acid
Silent mutation
What are two functions of proteins?
1. building blocks of muscles
2. speed up chemical reactions
This phase of cell division comes after prophase and before anaphase
Metaphase
This is the number of chromosomes that humans have
46 (23 pairs)
Along the Pacific coast of North America, there are at least seven subspecies of Ensatina eschscholtzii salamanders. All of them descended from a common ancestral population. As the species spread, subpopulations adapted to their local environments. Which of the following must have increased as a result of these adaptations?
the biodiversity of the total salamander population
THREE reasons why the cell cycle is necessary.
1. Replacing lost or damaged cells
2. Development of embryos
3. Growth and development of organs
This phonetic suffix is used to signify an enzyme. (Enzymes always end in this suffix)
(You must spell the suffix)
"-ase"