Cells
Characteristics of Living Organisms
Biochemistry
Humans vs Bacteria
100

Which is the smallest: Cells, organs, organisms, organelle. 

Organelle

100

Which of the following describes something Abiotic?

Tree

Bacteria

Water

Amoeba

Water

100

What two atoms are needed for a molecule to be considered organic?

Carbon and Hydrogen
100

What type of Pathogen is cholera?

Bacteria

200

A structure that performs a specialized function within a cell is known as? 

An organelle

200

What are the products of 1 glucose molecule during anaerobic respiration

2 ATP + lactic Acid
200

Which organic macromolecule has to do with long term storage of energy. 

Lipids/fats

200

What is meant by a "scientific claim" 

A statement or belief supported by some evidence


300

What organelle is the site of aerobic respiration

Mitochondria

300

What usually results when an organism fails to maintain homeostasis?

The organism will die

300

What is the primary job of Enzymes?

Speed up chemical reactions

300

If an organism possess a trait that gives it an advantage surviving and reproducing in its environment, that trait is called an 

Adaptation

400

What organelle is the site of photosynthesis

Chloroplast

400

Name the 5 characteristics of all living organisms 

Made of cells 

Uses energy

Responds to stimuli 

Reproduces 

Grows and Develops

400

The enzyme maltase works to break down carbohydrates, but has no effect on other molecules like proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids. Which characteristics determines an enzymes function?

Shape

400

What effect does diversity have on the resilience of both the microbiome and ecosystems

More diversity = more resilient 

500

The movement of glucose across the cell membrane from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration is called? 

Active Transport

500

What is the first step in a feedback mechanism for an organism to return back to homeostasis?

Detection of stimuli/change

500

When proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids are eaten, they are broken down into smaller components. What is the name for the type of reaction where a large molecule is broken down into smaller components?

Decomposition Reaction

500

If the same antibiotic is used too many times, it can become less effective against a certain type of bacteria. This observation is best explained by the

survival and reproduction of resistant/unaffected bacteria