unit 1
What is matter?
Matter are things that have mass and take up space.
What is an organism with a single cell called?
Unicellular organism
Are sets of chromosomes the same?
No. Different sets of chromosomes are slightly different from each other.
How could someone tell the age of a fossil?
Someone could use absolute dating. It is a method that sees how much carbon-14 is broken down in the body.
What are the differences between learned and innate behaviors?
Learned behavior is something an organism learns later in life. Innate behavior is a behavior that an organism is born with.
What are examples of things with no matter?
Electricity and feelings are not matter.
What are some examples of multicellular organisms?
Humans, animals, and plants are examples of multicellular organisms.
What would happen if an allele does not function?
A single allele is usually enough for a gene to function properly, but if one doesn't work, the other takes over.
What was the theory of evolution?
An idea about the theory of evolution is when favorable traits allow an organism to survive longer in its environment. Which causes them to be able to have more offspring, passing on the favorable traits.
What is the difference between commensalism and mutualism?
Commensalism is a relationship where one organism benefits but the other is unaffected. Mutualism is a relationship where both organisms benefit.
What do you call the table that organizes atoms according to their property?
The periodic table
What are bacteria and other unicellular organisms called?
Prokaryotes
What are proteins?
Proteins are molecules that carry out specific functions in a cell.
What is artificial selection?
Artificial selection is when humans breed an organism with a desirable trait, regardless if it harms or helps the organism.
What is genetic screening?
Genetic screening is a medical test that looks at genes, chromosomes, and proteins. This can help with identifying if there are any genetic problems such as diseases.