Random Biology
What biomolecule serves as a fast source of energy?
carbohydrates
Both organisms benefit from this type of symbiotic relationship.
mutualism
Name the five levels of organization in multicellular organisms
Cell - Tissue - Organ - Organ System - Organism
Hormonal concentration is controlled by a process called:
Negative Feedback
Cellular communication in fungi happens through __________
hyphal tips
Which characteristic do all eukaryotes (plants, animals, protists, and fungi) have in common?
What is the function of the chloroplasts?
Convert light energy into chemical energy (Photosynthesis)
Chemical element that is the basis of all biochemical compounds
Cellular communication in plants happens through __________
plasmodesmata
The process by which water moves through the cell membrane to balance out a high concentration of solutes.
osmosis
Which type of cell has a cell wall?
Type of transport when molecules go from a high concentrations to a low concentration across cell membranes without needing energy
Passive transport (diffusion & osmosis)
Process in which monomers combine to form large chains
Polymerization
Name the three parts of the brain
Cerebral cortex - Cerebellum - Medulla oblongata
Stages of cellular communication
Reception - Transduction - Response
The legs of crocodiles and cats have similar bone structures and develop in a similar way which indicates a common ancestor. What are these considered?
homologous structures
Function of the flagellum in Bacterial Cells
To allow movement, works as a tail
Region in plants in which cell division occurs, enabling growth
Meristems
Cellular communication in animals happens through __________ and / or _________
TNTs - Gap Junctions
What type of cell is a capsule found in?
Eukaryote; bacterial cell
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
23
Name the 4 / 5 stages of mitosis
Prophase - Metaphase - Anaphase - Telophase / Cytokinesis
Process in which the NS responds to a stimulus
Stimulus - receptor - sensory neurone - relay neurone - motor neurone - effector - response
Active Transport