Cells
Chemistry
Body Systems
Microorganisms
Misc.
100

What is one exception to cell theory? 

Viruses 

Where the first cell came from

100

What do carbohydrates do for your body?

They are the main source of energy

100

Name a body system and its function

Varies

100

What is a microorganism?

Organisms that must be viewed under a microscope to be seen

Bacteria

Viruses

Protists

Fungi

100

What is metabolism?

The sum of all of the chemical reactions in an organism

200

Name 2 organelles that are only in plant cells

Cell wall 

Chloroplast

One large vacuole

200

What are the "building blocks" of proteins?

Amino acids

200

What is the main function of the digestive system?

To break down food into simpler substances to be used by body cells

200
Why can certain people survive a deadly virus outbreak? 

Some individuals are able to produce antibodies against the virus quick enough to fight it off. 

200

Give an example of a stimulus

Answers vary

300

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Transportation system

300

What is the term for a complex protein that controls the rate of chemical reactions and has a specific shape?

Enzyme

300

What body system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the cells and carrying away waste products from the cells?

Circulatory System

300

What are two beneficial uses for bacteria? 

Tanning leather

Gene splicing

Curing tobacco

New medications


300

What are the processes/activities common to all living things called?

8 life functions

400

What are the 3 parts of cell theory? 

All living things are made of 1 or more cells

Cells are the basic unit of structure and function

All cells come from other preexisting cells

400

What is the function of lipids and nucleic acids? 

Long term energy storage and insulation

Control the characteristics of cells/ make up DNA

400

Describe how the 3rd line of defense (antibodies) in the immune system works. 

The 3rd line of defense is antibodies. Antibodies are produced to mark antigens for destruction. They then remain in the body to provide the body with immunity

400

What causes antibiotic resistance? 

Some of the bacteria mutate and are resistant to the antibiotic and then reproduce creating a whole population of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

400

Define the functions of transport, nutrition, growth and regulation.

Transport- the absorption and circulation of materials throughout an organism Nutrition- organisms obtain and process food Growth- an increase in the size and/or number of cells of an organism Regulation- responsible for the control and coordination of all the various activities of an organism

500

Define active transport

The movement of a substance through a membrane from low concentration to high concentration with the use of energy

500

How does an enzyme speed up chemical reactions? 

It lowers the activation energy

500

Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

Respiratory system inhales oxygen which diffuses into blood and is transported to body cells by the circulatory system. The circulatory system picks up waste carbon dioxide and transports it to the lungs where it is exhaled.

500

What are two beneficial uses of viruses? 

Biological pest control

Creation of vaccinations

500

List the 7 steps of the scientific method in order

Define a problem/ask a question Research Hypothesis Experiment Collect AND analyze data Conclusion Repeat experiment and report findings