Define Biology
the study of living organisms
List 4 chemicals of life
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
what does semipermeable mean
that it allows materials through it
*similar to a tennis net
which type of cell is like a one room cabin with designated areas (not separated from one another)
prokaryotic
What type of tissue rapidly multiplies to replace cells?
Epithelial
the study of the 'function' of organisms
physiology
Define Molecular Biology
deals with the STRUCTURES and FUNCTIONS of the chemicals of living things
What are proteins
complex molecules
muscles androgens mostly made of protein
larger than carbs & fats
the cell's control center, containing the cells DNA
define nucleus
why won't antibiotics not work on viruses
antibiotics fight off living things...viruses are not living
Does a clam have a vertebrate
no
what are cells that group together to form a specific function called
tissue
Define Biochemistry
the study of chemical processes that happen within a living organism
what are nucleic acids
most complex molecules of life
DNA - double strand
RNA- single strand
*stores all the information for making structures of living things
a jelly like material that contains organelles
cytoplasm
Where is the largest part of the mushroom fund and what is it called?
mycelium is found 'under ground'
Does a crab have a vertebrate
no
what are the 4 types of tissues
epithelial, connective, nerve, muscle
what are carbohydrates made of
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sugars, and starches
define cytology
the branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells
non membrane bounded structures responsible for making proteins
ribosomes
what is the function (list 3) of a plant's stem
*listen as it is on the test and a little tricky
supports and produces plant's leaves
conduct water and nutrients to and from the leaves and roots
undergo photo synthesis (Like the leaves)
Name 3 ways infectious disease can spread
infected people; infected animals; contaminated food or water
what is the study of animals called
zoology
what are lipids
fatty acids- efficient at string food for energy
define biology
the study of living things
the powerhouse of the cell providing energy for the cell to use
mitochondria
does (connective or muscle tissue) provide controlled and or uncontrolled movement in the body
Muscle tissue
the study of parts and structures of organisms is called
anatomy
2 general groupings of animals are divided into
vertebrate; invertebrate