MRS GREN
What is the name of the characteristic when living organisms release energy from nutrient molecules in their cells?
Respiration
What two parts are included in a scientific name?
Genus and species
How do we use dichotomous keys?
to identify unfamiliar organisms
How many kingdoms are there?
Accept 5 or 6
DNA is made up of a sequence of what?
Bases
Which process provides an organisms with the raw materials needed for growth and repair?
Nutrition
Name the order of classification from kingdom to species
Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus species
What kind of questions are used in dichotomous keys?
yes or no
How many chromosomes does a human have?
46
How many bases make up DNA?
4
What is excretion?
removal of waste products of metabolism and substances in excess of requirements
What is a species?
group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring
Scientific name for a golden eagle is Aquila chrysatoes. What is the genus of the golden eagle?
Aquila
What is the ultimate source of energy for all ecosystems on earth?
The sun
What are the four DNA bases?
C, G, A, T
What is reproduction?
processes that make more of the same kind of organism
What language is used for scientific names?
Latin
citrus fruits
What is the only natural food product that can last forever without spoiling?
Honey
What is the shape of DNA called?
double helix
What is growth?
Permanent increase in size and dry mass
When written by hand, a scientific name must be formatted in this way.
What is underlined
How many bones does an adult human have?
206
What is the genus and species four our pet dogs?
Canis familiaris
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid