Cellular
Identify the process that breaks down molecules into smaller building blocks.
Digestion/Hydrolysis
Creates a copy of a DNA molecule before cell division.
DNA Replication
What is the process that involve the combining of gametes AND where does it occur in humans?
Fertilization
Oviduct/Fallopian Tubes
Identify a specific human activity that is contributing to global climate change.
Burning fossil fuels
Deforestation
This type of mechanism helps to maintain homeostasis in the body.
Feedback mechanism.
Identify the process that converts glucose into ATP.
Respiration
The type of cell division that produces body cells AND the type of cell division that produces gametes.
Body Cells - ?
Gametes - ?
Body Cells - Mitosis
Gametes - Meiosis
Identify the male and female gonads.
Testes
Ovaries
When a population reaches its maximum size in a particular area.
Carrying Capacity
Technique used to compare fragments of DNA.
Identify the role of insulin in maintaining homeostasis
Insulin lowers blood sugar levels
What specifically is DNA the instructions for?
Making proteins
Type of reproduction that produces offspring with more variation.
Sexual Reproduction
The specific role an organism has in its ecosystem.
What determines the shape of a protein?
The amino acid sequence.
Identify the process that removes wastes from a cell AND give an example.
Excretion
CO2
H2OExplain what a mutation is AND provide one cause of mutations.
A random change in a DNA sequence.
Caused by radiation, chemicals.
Where do the developing embryonic cells attach to in human females?
Uterus
This occurs when organisms have the same role and require the same resources.
Competition
Technique used to cut and insert genes from one organism's DNA into another.
Genetic Engineering / Gene Splicing
Identify the process carried out by autotrophs AND write the complete formula.
Photosynthesis
CO2 + H2O >>> C6H12O6 + O2
In humans; what does n=? and what does 2n=?
n=23
2n=46
Specialization of cells during embryo development.
Differentiation
Making a decision based on weighing the advantages vs. the disadvantages.
Trade-off
Identify a specific cause of algal blooms in oceans and lakes.
Fertilizer runoff
Sewage disposal