It's Alive (Characteristics of Life)
Metric Mania
Classification
Cell Functions
Conversions
100
A mouse runs away from a cat
response to stimuli
100
The base unit for mass
gram
100
This type of classification uses physical characteristics and paired questions to identify organisms
dichotomous key
100
This organelle contains the genetic material, or DNA
nucleus
100
10 km = ____ ___ m
10000m
200
A plant gets taller
growth and development
200
kg
kilogram
200
Similar to a family tree this classification shows evolutionary relationships
cladogram
200
This organelle surrounds the cell
What is the cell membrane
200
1 L = _______ mL
1000 mL
300
A baby is born
reproduction
300
the base unit for volume
Liter
300
Brown bear is a common name, Ursus arctos is the ______ name
scientific name
300
ATP is produced by this organelle
mitochondria
300
3 cg = _______ g
.03 g
400
Mr. Smith had a peanut butter sandwich for lunch.
uses energy
400
dL
deciLiter
400
Binomial nomenclature is the way scientists name organisms. What are the two parts of this naming system?
genus and species
400
Name two organelles unique to plant cells
chloroplast, cell wall, central vacuole
400
.003 m = _______ mm
3 mm
500
A cell removes excess water
homeostasis
500
The bass unit for distance
meter
500
Organisms are grouped by the mnemonic King Phillip Came Over For Grape Soda. What does each capital letter stand for?
kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
500
Prokaryotic cells are lacking certain things that are found in eukaryotic cells. Name one.
nucleus, many organelles
500
.42 kL = ________ cL
42000 cL
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