Cells
This Scientist discovered that all plant cells were made of cells, which helped to better define the cell theory.
Matthias Schleiden
A gram weighs about as much as
A paper clip
Chemical reactions that absorb more energy than they release are considered to be
Endothermic
The basic unit of living things is
cell
What is the name of the process used by bats to see objects using reflected sound?
Echolocation
Which 2 structures allow for cells to move?
Flagella, Cillia
5.6 kg =g
5600
The activation energy needed for a chemical reaction is decreased by the presence of a
Catalyst
A cold blooded lizard lays on a rock to absorb the heat of the sun. What purpose does this action serve?
To maintain homeostasis
What hormone regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb and use glucose for energy?
Insulin
If a cell has 8 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each of its daughter cells have after mitosis?
8
120 mg = g
0.12
Identify the products and reactents in this reaction 6H20+6CO2 (little arrow) C6H12O6+6O2
R =6H20+6CO2
P= C6H12O6+6O2
What characteristics of life is discribed as the sum of all chemical reactions on the cell?
Metabolism
What is the term for the smallest blood vessels in the body?
Capillaries
Most cells spend the majority of their time in what cell phase?
Prophase
2500 m =km
2.5
This is referred to as the energy currency of the cell
ATP
What are the four macromolecules?
Protiens, lipids, carbs, Nucleic acid
What type of plant structure do gymnosperms, such as pine trees, use to reproduce instead of flowers?
Cones
Rudolph Virchow's observations helped to disprove what was a commonly held belief of the time?
spontaneous generation
16cm = mm
Glucose is broken down into pyruvic acid during which process
Glycolysis
What is the level of organization of a living thing? Your answer must be in order.
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism
What part of the human eye is responsible for controlling the size of the pupil?
Iris