genes and heredity
An alternative form of a gene?
Allele
What are the three types of plate boundaries?
convergent, divergent, transform
Which layer of Earth do scientists believe is most likely made of solid matter?
inner core
Why does our body undergo mitosis?
growth and repair
diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
osmosis
a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying DNA (genetic information) in the form of genes
chromosome
What is the instrument used to measure earthquakes?
seismograph
We live on which layer?
crust
It is otherwise known as "Resting stage" because the cell is not dividing.
interphase
What is the definition of Selective Permeability?
The ability of the cell membrane to allow some things to pass through while preventing other things from passing through.
a complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
DNa
What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?
earthquake
The crust is made of ___.
solid rock
The stages of mitosis in order
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telaphase
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To control what enters and exits the cell
An organism that has two different alleles for a trait
heterozygous
Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?
p waves
the mantle is made of?
molten rock
Where does a cell contain its genetic material?
nucleus
What is a solute?
A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent
What can Alleles Determine?
What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?
magnitude
What happens to temperature as you move down through the layers?
it increases
What is the division of cytoplasm called?
cytokinesis
What is a solvent?
A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute.