Parts of a Cell
What is known as the "Powerhouse of the Cell"?
The Mitochondria
What is the ultimate source of almost all energy in Earth's ecosystems?
The Sun
What term describes an inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment?
Adaptation
What is the term for all the living and non-living factors interacting in a specific area?
An ecosystem
Who is our fav bio teacher?
Mr. Helmke!!
What organelle houses DNA?
Nucleus
What type of consumer eats both plants and animals?
An Omnivore
What process allows organisms with traits best suited to their environment to survive and reproduce more successfully than others?
Natural Selection
What precent of energy transfers in an energy pyramid?
10%
What 2 numbers became an internet meme in early 2025?
67
What regulates what goes in/out of the cell?
Cell Membrane
What is the term for an organism that is hunted and eaten by another animal?
Prey
Natural selection acts on individuals, but what actually evolves over time?
The entire population
What is the maximum number of individuals an environment can support over a long period of time called?
The carrying capacity
What singer just announced a new song for Toy Story 5?
Taylor Swift
What do plant cells have that animal cells don't? (3 options)
Cell Wall, Chloroplast, Large Vacuole
What is the term for a species that has an exceptionally large effect on its ecosystem relative to its abundance, such as a sea otter?
Keystone Species
What is the original source of all new genetic variations and alleles in a population?
Mutations in DNA
Name the three types of symbiotic relationships.
Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Which specialized plant organelle contains chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
In an Arctic food web, what massive marine mammal sits at the very top as the apex predator?
Polar Bear
What type of isolation occurs when two populations are separated by physical barriers like rivers, mountains, or oceans, preventing them from interbreeding?
Geographic isolation
True or False: Matter (like carbon and water) is continuously recycled through the biosphere, but energy flows through and eventually leaves it.
True
What can human beings do that is faster than a cheetah?
Sneeze (a sneeze can go 100 mph!!)