What is life science?
Study of living things
what do skin cells do?
cover and protect
what are organelles?
what is taxonomy?
study of the classifications of organisms
What type of microscope is most commonly used in high school science classes
Compound light microscope
Who studies life science?
Biologists
Name some differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
Bacteria
. Name examples of fats
Butter, cheese, red meats, etc.
What are tissues?
Groups of similiar cells working together
What is microbiology
study of microorganisms
What is the plasma membrane?
Allows only certain things to get in and out of the cell - protection
able to maintain internal conditions
Name examples of carbohydrates.
Give an example of tissues
answers will vary
Name some similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.
What are organs?
Groups of similar tissues working together
Name examples of proteins.
Beans, nuts, eggs, etc.
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Name an example of an organ
answers will vary
what are cells?
the basic unit of life
Light, chemicals, touch
Deoxyribose nucleic acid
Has two layers of phospholipid - hydrophobic tails and hydrophillic heads
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