Evolution & Cells
Eukaryotic cells (do/ do not) have a nucleus.
DO
What are the base pairing rules in DNA?
A +T, C + G
This system is responsible for moving nutrients around the body.
Cardiovascular (or circulatory)
What is an autotroph?
an organism that can create its own food (photosynthesis); a producer
Most likely to swear in class.
Noah, Tyler, Alayna
Which structure in a cell is sometimes called "semipermeable" since it allows some substances into and out of the cell?
the cell membrane
A section of DNA codes for a specific protein. This is called a:
gene
What are the major male and female hormones produced by the testes/ovaries?
testes produce testosterone
ovaries produce estrogen/progesterone
A series of predictable changes in an ecosystem over time is called:
ecological succession
Riley M
Transport of materials across the cell membrane that requires energy is called:
active transport
Where does translation take place? Hint- translation is when the cell uses mRNA to build proteins from amino acids.
ribosome
This system is responsible for responding to both internal and external stimuli
nervous
Carbon dioxide and methane are examples of what type of heat-trapping gas?
greenhouse gas
Most likely to complain about what we're doing today.
Becky F
This type of selection is when humans decide on which traits should be passed on to the next generation.
artificial selection
Which base (letter) does RNA use that DNA does not use?
U (uracil)
Maintaining a constant internal condition despite a changing external environment is called
homeostasis
Any relationship where two organisms live closely together (such as parasitism or mutualism) is called:
symbiosis
Most likely to volunteer to read something but then do it in a weird voice.
Wilder
Name two organelles that plant cells have, and animal cells do not have.
cell wall, chloroplast, large central vacuole
Any change in the DNA sequence is called a:
mutation
This organ in the female reproductive system is where a fetus will develop for 9 months
uterus
Where an organism lives, in addition to the role it plays in it's ecosystem is known as it's ___________.
niche
Most likely to be on their phone while Mr. Duke is talking
Gavin C; Ethan