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Cells
Heredity
Energy
Phys./Chem. Changes
Astronomy
100
Which organelle is the control center for the cell?
Nucleus
100
What type of trait will appear in an organism whenever the allele is present?
Dominant trait
100
What is energy?
Energy is the ability to do work.
100
Give an example of a physical change.
Many possible answers, must be physical change, such a breaking an object
100
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is when the earth is in between the sun and moon, and blocks light from shining on the moon. Sun - Earth - Moon
200
What is the name of the gel-like fluid inside a cell?
Cytoplasm
200
Who is the "Father of Genetics"?
Gregor Mendel
200
What type of energy includes light and sound?
Electromagnetic energy
200
What is a chemical change?
A chemical change occurs when the change results in the formation of a new substance.
200
What is the name of the darkest part of the shadow formed during an eclipse?
Umbra
300
Give a difference between plant and animal cells.
Possible answers...cell walls only in plants, lysosomes in animal cells
300
Calculate the Punnett square cross of Tt and tt.
Punnett square must be drawn. Tt, tt, tt, tt
300
What is the law of conservation of energy?
The law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
300
What type of change occurs when heat, sound and light are released?
Chemical
300
What is the "jewelry-themed" term to describe the view as a solar eclipse ends?
Diamond ring
400
What is it called when water passes through a membrane?
osmosis
400
Explain the difference between genotype and phenotype.
Genotype is the "genetic code" of alleles, while phenotype is the physical appearance.
400
What is energy transformation in a burning candle?
Chemical to Thermal/Electromagnetic
400
What type of change occurs when a glass breaks?
physical change
400
Explain the difference between waxing and waning moon phases.
Waxing means the light section is growing, while waning means the light is shrinking.
500
How are photosynthesis and respiration connected?
The two process cycle materials. The input for respiration is the output of photosynthesis, and vice versa.
500
Explain the only way a recessive trait can appear.
A recessive trait can only appear if both alleles are recessive.
500
How is energy transferred in a game of ping pong?
from the paddle to the ball
500
How does the law of conservation of mass occur in a physical change?
The mass is the same before and after the change.
500
Explain what causes Earth's seasons.
The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun causes light to hit the hemispheres directly at different times, creating the seasons.