Macromolecules
What are the four types of macromolecules
Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
What is Taxonomy?
Taxonomy is the process of classifying organism by name and describing them.
Which kingdom is made of unicellular prokaryotic organisms?
Bacteria
What is the key difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Vertebrates have a backbone while invertebrates do not.
What does Ovoviviparous?
Eggs hatch outside of the mother's body
What is primary function of carbohydrates?
They act as the main fuel source for energy in cells, tissues, and organs.
How do Taxonomy and Classification differ?
Taxonomy is classifying and naming organisms why classification is placing organism into specific groups.
Which kingdom is made of plants?
Plantae
What Order do Rodents belong to?
Rodentia
What are reptile scales made of?
Keratin
What is role and function of proteins in animals?
The function of proteins in animals are to provide support in:
Enzymes for catalyzing reactions
Transport of molecules
cell functions like growth, maintenance, recognition, and signaling.
Who is Carl Linnaeus?
The "Father of Taxonomy"
Which kingdom is made animals?
Animalia
What adaptions do birds have that help them with flight?
Feathers
Light-weight hollow bones
What is the organ called that helps reptiles detect chemical in the environment?
Jacobson's Organ
Explain how nucleic acids contribute to genetics.
Nucleic acids such DNA and RNA are use to carry genetic material and to transmit genetic information to the next generation of cells.
What is the hierarchical system of classification?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species
Which Domain is comprised of eukaryotic organisms?
Eukarya
What are 3 main characteristics of reptiles?
Scales
Cold-Blooded
Lays Eggs
What is the key difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?
Store Food
What is the main use of lipids in the cell?
Lipids contribute to the make up of the cell membrane.
How many kingdoms of life are there?
6
Which kingdom is made of fungi?
Fungi
How do primates and rodent help in the environment? *HINT*
Think plants
Seed Dispersal
How many chambers does a bird’s heart have?
4