Ecology
ecological niche
What is a nonrenewable resource? List 2 examples
Ex: coal, oil, gas
This system is responsible for protecting the body from pathogens.
Immune System
This term describes the passing of genetic information from one generation to the next
The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is the process of...
diffusion
What is the term for the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can support?
carrying capacity
What can result from the ozone shield getting smaller?
-increased cases of sun burn
-increased cases of skin cancer
-stronger UV radiation from the sun
What is system are the kidneys in and what do they do?
Excretory
Filter Waste form Blood
any alteration of DNA is considered to be a...
mutation
How do enzymes and cell receptors know what molecules to interact with?
Enzymes: Digesting molecules
Hormones regulating body by attaching to cells
Shapes much match
What is the order of a food pyramid and how much energy is transferred from one level to the next?
Producer, Primary Consumer, Secondary Consumer, Tertiary Consumer
10%
List 2 negative effects of global warming
1. loss of habitat
2. loss of biodiversity
3. extinction
4. climate change
How identical twins are made
splitting of a single zygote (fertilized cell)
1 sperm and 1 egg fertilize
Different versions of the same gene are referred to as...
alleles
The process by which clones and body cells are made.
Mitosis
List 2 ways we can lose biodiversity
1. Natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.)
2. Human activities (clearing land)
3. Disease
4. Pollution
5. Climate Change
deforestation
What is the function of the placenta?
Provides the developing fetus with nutrients and oxygen. It also removes waste products
What is the name of the processes where DNA is used to make mRNA and mRNA is used to make Proteins in that order?
What is a protein made of?
Transcription
Translation
Amino Acids
What is the process called for making gametes?
Meiosis
List 3 ways you can reduce the effects of global warming
1. use renewable energy sources
2. forest conservation and plant trees
3. carpool/ public transportation/ walk
4. recycle
5. limit waste
1.What is the term for the fusion of a sperm cell and an egg cell
2. Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
1. fertilization
2. fallopian tube
1. What is a mutagen
2. List 2 examples of mutagens
1. Agents that cause mutations
2. x-rays, radiation, drugs
2. What is required for this type of transport?
1.active transport
2.ATP energy