Vocab Lesson 1
What is the smallest structural unit of life.
The Cell.
What is the powerhouse of the Cell.
Mitochondria.
What is DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the information that determines the traits that a living thing inherits and needs to live
What is Adaptation.
an inherited trait that improves an individual’s ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
Whats the difference between Animal Cells and a Plant Cells.
Plant cells have a cell wall while Animal Cells do not.
What is cytoplasm.
Gel-Like substance that holds organelles in place.
What is a Chromosome.
a structure in the nucleus that is made up of DNA and protein; the main ring of DNA in an organism without a nucleus.
What is Variation
the occurrence of hereditary or nonhereditary differences between different individuals of a population.
Which type of cell has chloroplast
Plant Cell
What is the cell walls purpose.
To provide structure and protect the cell.
What is a Gene.
one set of instructions for an inherited trait
What is Structural.
of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body.
Is it true that Eukaryotic cells do have a Nucleus.
Yes! Eu rhymes with do!
What does the nucleus control and what does it contain.
The cells activities and it holds DNA.
What does getting DNA Inherited mean
the process by which a characteristic is passed from parent to offspring
What is Behavioral.
pertaining to reactions made in response to social stimuli.
What cell doesn't have a Nucleus.
Prokaryotic! Pro rhymes with No!
What stores waste ,food, and water.
The Vacuole.
What is a trait.
a genetically determined characteristic.
What is Physiological.
characteristic of an organism’s healthy or normal functioning.