Characteristics of Life
All living beings are made up of __________.
What are cells?
This is where you find the DNA in a eukaryotic cell
What is the nucleus?
If an atom has 6 protons, it is an atom of this element.
What is carbon?
Carbohydrates' main function is to give you ________.
What is energy?
Cells make up tissues, which make up organs, which make up organ systems, which make up living beings, also known as ____________________.
What are organisms?
Living beings must be able to keep their internal conditions relatively stable, a process known as maintaining __________________.
What is homeostasis?
The organelle that produces energy (ATP) in a eukaryotic cell.
What is the mitochondria?
A carbon atom has 7 neutrons. This is its mass number.
What is 13?
This macromolecule makes up the majority of your cell membrane
What are lipids?
This controls what can enter and leave the cell
What is the cell membrane?
All living beings are based on a genetic code using this molecule as its blueprint.
What is DNA?
The gel-like fluid that fills the cell
This is the number of neutrons in an U-238 atom.
What is 146?
This is the MONOMER that makes up proteins.
What are amino acids?
This organelle is where lipids are produced
What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
A plant performing photosynthesis is an example of this characteristic of life
What is "obtain and use energy"?
The organelle that produces proteins
What are ribosomes?
This is the number of electrons in an F- ion.
What is 10?
List 3 functions of proteins.
What are
1) enzymes 2) immune system 3) transport
4) hormones 5) structural support 6) energy
This type of cell DOES NOT have a nucleus
What is a prokaryotic cell?
If someone claps their hands in front of your face, you instinctively blink, demonstrating this characteristic of life.
What is "reacting to stimuli in the environment?"
Name 3 organelles found in plant cells but not animal cells.
What are cell walls, central vacuoles, and chloroplasts?
This is the number of electrons in a Sr+2 ion
What is 36?
The two monomers that make-up a Lipid molecule.
What are fatty acids and glycerol?
These particles make up protons and neutrons
What are quarks?