Cells
The smallest unit that can perform the basic functions of life is_______
A cell
What are the two kingdoms of bacteria (aka two kingdoms of prokaryotes).
Archaebacteria and eubacteria
What would you call two spherical bacteria that are arranged in pairs?
Diplococcus (or diplococci)
Where is DNA found within a eukaryotic cell?
In the nucleus
If two plants heterozygous for leaf texture (S = smooth leaves, s = rough leaves) are crossed, what is the probability that their offspring will have smooth leaves?
75%
What organelle is found in a plant cell but NOT in an animal cell?
Chloroplast or central vacuole
Vaccines are used to _________ _________ infections.
Prevent viral
What would you call individual spiral-shaped bacteria?
Spirillum
What do you call a piece of DNA that codes for a protein?
a gene
For the leaf texture gene in a species of plant, S = smooth leaves, s = rough leaves.
What genotype(s) would cause the smooth leaf phenotype?
SS and Ss
The __________ of a cell is like a leader, directing and telling the different parts of the cell what to do
Nucleus
Are bacteria alive?
yes
What would you call a chain of round bacteria?
Streptococcus (or streptococci)
What do you call a large bundle of DNA that holds 100's or 1000's of genes?
A chromosome
If two plants heterozygous for leaf texture (S = smooth leaves, s = rough leaves) are crossed, what is the probability that their offspring will also be heterozygous?
50%
This organelle is responsible for breaking down sugar and producing energy for animal cells to function.
The mitochondria
Are viruses alive?
No
What would you call a pair of rod shaped bacteria?
Diplobacillus
What are the 4 nitrogen bases of DNA?
Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine (or A, T, G, and C)
In a species of plant for the leaf texture gene, S = smooth leaves and s = rough leaves.
If a homozygous dominant and a homozygous recessive plant are crossed, what is the probability that the offspring will have rough leaves?
0%
The cell membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, and ribosomes.
What type of medicine can be used to kill bacteria without harming other cells in the body?
Antiobiotics
What would you call a cluster of round bacteria?
Staphylococcus (or staphylococci)
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
In a species of plant for the leaf texture gene, S = smooth leaves and s = rough leaves.
If a homozygous dominant and a homozygous recessive plant are crossed, what is the probability that the offspring will be heterozygous?
100%