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Define Biology
The scientific study of living organisms.
What is the function of mitochondria?
Powerhouse of cell that produces energy currency of the cell, helps with cellular respiration and contains its own DNA and ribosomes.
"Plants, humans, and many other living this use carbohydrates as their essential source of energy. " Which organelle are the carbohydrates transported to?
Mitochondria
What kingdom do plants live in?
Plantae
Constant
Define Organism.
An individual animal, plant or single celled life form
Stores genetic material. Controls cell growth and reproduction.
Nucleus
What is the process of respiration?
Carbohydrates are transported to the mitochondria where they combine with an oxygen molecule.
What are 6 characteristics of life?
1. Complex chemistry
2. Homeostasis
3. Reproduce
4. Adapt to environment
5. Consist of cells
6.Grow and develop
Where does all the energy on Earth come from?
The sun.
Define Organelle.
Biological structures that perform a distinctive function inside a cell.
What is the function of the central vacuole in plant cells?
Stores reserve of food, water and waste materials of the cell. Breaks down macromolecules into simpler one using specific enzymes present inside of it.
What do all cells have in common?
DNA
Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
What is photoautotrophic?
Capturing sunlight for energy.
Where does DNA exist in eukaryotic cell?
Chromosomes
How many meters are in a kilometer? Write the decimal form and in scientific notation.
1000m
1 x 10³m
What is the function of the Golgi body?
Acts as the post office of a cell by packing and transporting proteins from their source RER to their destination.
What photosynthesizing organelle traps solar energy?
Chloroplast
What part of the cell makes proteins?
Ribosomes
Where does DNA exist in prokaryotic cells?
cytoplasm
How many pounds in a kilogram?
2.2 lbs
Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?
Ribosomes
What are two products of photosynthesis?
Carbohydrates
Molecular oxygen
The jelly like interior of the cell is called?
Ctyoplasm
What is DNA composed of?
Repeating nucleotides