Cell Biology
What is the basic unit of life?
The Cell
the process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy
photosynthesis
what is the male gamete in sexual reproduction
Sperm
what are genes made of
DNA
the relationship between two species where only one benefits is
simbiotic
How does a cell get its energy?
Cellular Energy
A pigment that absorbs light energy?
Chlrophyll
What is the female gamete in sexual production?
Egg
What does the A stand for in DNA
ACID
the relationship between 2 species where both benefit is called
Mutual
How do cells communicate with each other
Signaling Pathways
How do plants obtain carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?
Stomata
the human reproductive system is regulated by
hormones
What is DNA composed of
Nucleotides
living things within an eco system is called
biotic factors
what is the power house of the cell?
Mitochondria
carries water to leaves through roots
xylem
permit passage of nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the fetus
placenta
Long DNA molecules are packaged into structures called?
Chromosomes
Non living things within an ecosystem is called
abiotc factors
What part of the cell carries genetic information
Nucleus
carries food produced through photosynthesis to other parts of plants
phloem
the structure within the female body where specialization of parts of the developing baby takes place
uterus
Gene tells the body how to build
Proteins
a dynamic system where living organisms (biotic factors) interact with their physical environment (abiotic factors)
Ecosystem