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What does the "B" stand for in the ABCs of cell theory
basic unit of life
Is eye color an inherited trait or an acquired trait?
What is an inherited trait
what does the "C" stand for in the ABCs of cell theory
cells come other cells
Is short hair an inherited trait or an acquired trait?
acquired trait
An organism that breaks down dead material and returns the substances to the environment.
decomposer
which cell is elongated or rectangular shape
plant cell
the purpose of the cell wall is to ---
provide structure for a cell
the fluid surrounding the organelles of a cell is the
cytoplasm
which cell organelle stores DNA
nucleus
which cell organelle is considered the "Powerhouse" of the cell
mitochondria
this cell structure is not found in animal cells
cell wall
An organism that gets energy by eating other organisms.
Consumer
in what part of a cell is hereditary information found
nucleus
cheek cells are identical, what explains why these cells are identical
all cells come from other cells through division
what does the "A" stand for in the ABCs of cell theory
all living organisms are composed of cells
if two purple orchids (Pp) are crossed, what is the probability that some of the offspring will not be purple
25%
this type of reproduction results in genetic variation in the offspring
sexual reproduction
what is the primary function of the body system
transport nutrients, water, and oxygen to body cells
if two purple orchids (Pp) are crossed, what is the probability that some of the offspring will be purple
75%
Some finches have sharp beaks, others slender, some wide. Beak shape in these finches is an example of---
adaptation
which type of reproduction creates genetically uniform offspring
asexual reproduction
Cells are organized at different levels for form very complex living organisms like your body. List the levels in the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex:
organ systems, tissues, organisms, cells, organs
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
define heredity
the passage of genetic instructions from one generation to the next generation
Where are the instructions stored that provide information for a tiger's fur pattern?
on genes within chromosomes
Name three structures found only in plant cells
cell wall, chloroplasts, large vacuole