Science of Life (Ch.1)
Chemistry of Life (Ch.2)
Biochemistry (Ch. 3)
Cell Structure/Function (Ch4)
Cell Structures Cont.
100

Living things share the same ____ characteristics. 

(6) 7 Characteristics

100

Define Matter....

Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space

100
Which is the most important element for life and forming organic compounds?

CARBON (WHY?)

100

What are the two basic types of cells?

Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

100

What organelle is the control center of the cell and contains genetic information (DNA)?

Nucleus

200

The ________ ________ involves making observations, asking questions, forming hypotheses, designing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. 

Scientific Method

200

_________ are made of a single kind of atom and cannot be broken down by chemical means into simpler substances. 

ELEMENTS

200

What does ATP stand for and what does it do?

Adenosine Triphosphate = Energy for Cells

200

ALL CELLS have these three things (organelles) in common: _________, ____________, and ________. 

Cytoplasm, Cellular Membrane, and DNA...

200

What two organelles do only PLANT cells have?

Cell Walls and Chloroplasts

300
What is the difference between multicellular organisms and unicellular organisms?

Multicellular organisms are made up of more than one cell working together. Unicellular organisms only have one single cell. 

300

What do atoms trade and share in order to form chemical bonds and become stable?

Valence Electrons

300

What are the four main classes of organic compounds? (One hint may be given...)

1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic Acids

300

The cellular membrane is made of a double layered, waterproof barrier called a ____________ ____________ . 

Phospholipid Bilayer

300

What organelle provides structure and support for cells?

Cytoskeleton

400

Complete the 6 Levels of Organization:

_______>Cells>_______ >______>_____> Organism

Organelle> Cells> Tissues> Organ> Organ System> Organism

400

The pH scale ranges from 1-14 and describes how acidic or alkaline a substance is. 

What is the range of ACIDS and what is the range of BASES?

1-7 = Acidic ; 7-14 = Alkaline (Base)

400

Explain hydrophobic vs hydrophilic

Hydrophobic = Water "fearing" or avoiding

Hydrophilic = Water loving

400

What is the powerhouse of the cell? (MAKES ATP)

Mitochondria

400

What do ribosomes do?

Ribosomes are proteins that build other proteins. 

500

What are the 7 characteristics of life that something must have to be considered a living organism?

1) Cell organization 2) Response to stimuli

 3)Homeostasis 4) Metabolism 

5)Growth/Development 6) Reproduction 

7) Evolution

500

Name a unique property of water: (4 unique properties possible)

1. Universal Solvent (Dissolves most substances)

2. Surface tension (Cohesion and Adhesion) 

3. The ability to absorb/disperse large amounts of heat while remaining cool

4. Lower density of Ice

500

Enzymes do what for cells?

Speed up chemical/life processes and make things easier for cells. 

500

What major life process occurs in chloroplasts? 

Photosynthesis 

500

What does the Golgi Apparatus do?

Processes and packages proteins (like UPS, FedEx, or USPS...)