Macromolecules
Cell Biology
Genetics
Ecology
Evolution
100
What are the six most common elements that biological organisms are composed of? (Hint: CHONPS)
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur
100
This organelle is the control center of the cell.
Nucleus
100
What are the four bases of DNA?
Cytosine, guanine, adenine, thymine
100
What is a producer?
Makes its own food
100
What is natural selection?
those organisms better suited to their environment will survive and reproduce, while the others will die.
200
What is the building block of carbohydrates?
monosaccharides
200
This organelle is where proteins are made
Ribosomes
200
What 3 parts make up a DNA molecule?
sugar (deoxyribose), phosphate, base
200
If you have an increase in emigration, what happens to the population size?
Decreases.
200
What is speciation?
New genetically distinct species evolve usually as a result of genetic isolation. (Darwin's finches!)
300
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino Acids
300
This organelle is where ATP is produced.
Mitochondria
300
What are 2 differences between DNA and RNA?
sugar, two strands vs one strand, uracil
300
What is mutualism?
Relationship between organisms where both benefit.
300
Name the 6 kingdoms.
Animal, Plant, Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protist, Fungi
400
What is an example of a nucleic acid?
DNA/ RNA
400
This organelle determines what is transported in and out of the cell.
Cell membrane
400
What two molecules are involved with transcription?
DNA and RNA
400
What is commensalism?
Relationship between organisms where one benefits and the other is unharmed.
400
Complete the following taxonomic system: Kingdom Phylum ______ Order Family Genus Species
Class
500
What is the function of an enzyme?
Speed up reactions
500
This cell organelle is the site of photosynthesis.
Chloroplast
500
Where does translation take place?
cytoplasm
500
What is biodiversity?
Diversity of life in a particular habitat
500
What are homologous structures?
similar structures in different organisms that provide different functions (e.g. human arm vs. wing of a bat)
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