Living things
Do humans breathe?
Yes
What color are blood cells
red
How many bones are there in a grown human adult?
206
What island did Darwin visit that provided him with many of his observations about evolution?
The Galapagos Islands
What is the term for the passing of traits from parents to offspring?
Heredity
Do all things need energy to survive
Yes
What does WBC stand for
White blood cells
What system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body?
Circulatory System
What is the name of the mechanism that Darwin used to explain how species can change over time?
Natural Selection
What is the name of the scientist who first studied inheritance in pea plants?
Gregor Mendel
True or false - everything traces back to just one cell
True
True or false - a nucleus is inside of every cell
True
What system breaks down food into smaller molecules for absorption?
Digestive System
What is the name of the process by which organisms can change over time?
Evolution
What is the term for the combination of alleles an individual has for a particular trait?
Genotype
True or false - we have evolved from birds
False
Who observed the first cell.
Mr. Hooke
Which system is responsible for sending signals between the brain and the rest of the body?
Nervous System
What is the name of the preserved remains of ancient organisms?
Fossils
What is a small unit of DNA that carries instructions for a particular trait?
Genes
Name 5 things all living things need.
1. water 2. food 3. shelter 4. physical activity 5. Sunlight
Which three scientists contributed to the development of the cell theory?
Robert Hooke, Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolf Virchow
What is the name of a camouflaged organism's coloration that allows it to blend in with its environment?
Mimicry
What is the process by which DNA is copied?
DNA replication