Cells
What are cells?
The most basic structure of life, organelles, etc.
What is known as the control center of the cell?
Nucleus
What is the purpose of photosynthesis?
To provide nutrients/food for the plant
When does cellular respiration take place?
All the time
What is the purpose of a microscope?
To see things that the naked eye cannot see.
Unicellular: Made of one cell, Multicellular: Many cells
What is the role of the golgi complex? And what is it similar to?
Collects, organizes, and packages materials for distribution. Similar to USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, etc.
What energy is involved in photosynthesis?
Light energy
In what organelle does cellular respiration occur?
Mitochondria
Science is ultimately a search for ________.
Truth
What is the MAIN difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote?
Eukaryote: Has a nucleus
Pokaryote: Doesn't have a nucleus
What does organelle mean?
Organ Elle (Tiny) (Tiny Organ)
Name the PRODUCTS of photosynthesis
Glucose and oxygen
What is the energy source of cellar respiration?
Food
Does science ever change? Why or why not?
Yes, all the time. Science changes as technology advances and as we learn more about the world around us.
Tell me what the levels of organization are
Organism, Organ System, Organs, Tissues, Cells
What does E.R mean?
Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light energy = Glucose + Oxygen
What are the reactants in cellular respiration?
Glucose and Oxygen
EXPLAIN why scientists collaborate
To share ideas, findings, and bounce ideas off of one another
What are the three parts of the Cell Theory?
1. All living things are made of cells
2. Cells are the most basic units of life
3. All cells come from preexisting cells
Name two things that plant cells have that animal cells do NOT. And EXPLAIN WHY.
Chloroplast: Because plants don't eat the way we do
Cell Wall: Helps provide structure, plants don't have a skeleton the way we do.
What is the chemical structure of glucose?
C6H12O6
What is the formula for cellular respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
Observation: Something observable, concrete
Inference: A conclusion drawn based on evidence