Root Words
Use your biology root words list to define the following term:
Epidermis
Top layer of skin
What is the most specific level of organization in biology?
Species
What monomer makes up proteins?
What is amino Acid
The application of science
Technology
What is the study of living things?
Biology
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Endoskeleton
Skeleton inside the body
What is the broadest level of organization in biology?
Domain
The #1 quick source of energy for your body comes from this biomolecule found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits.
Carbohydrates
The scientific classification of organisms
Taxonomy
What is a living thing called?
An organism
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Phototropism
Response to light
What is the level above genus?
Family
The cell membrane is made of 2 layers of this biomolecule, which includes fats, oils, and waxes.
What are lipids?
The ability to maintain a stable internal environment
Homeostasis
True or false? All living things need oxygen. Even anaerobic bacteria.
False. Anerobic bacteria are killed by oxygen. They use other gasses.
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Thermophile
Something that loves heat
Name 2 of the 4 Eukaryotic kingdoms.
Animal, Plant, Fungi and Protist
DNA and RNA are the 2 main types of this biomolecule group that stores genetic information.
What are nucleic acids?
Two-part scientific naming system
Binomial Nomenclature
Give two reasons why a rock is not a living thing.
It doesn't reproduce, it doesn't use energy, it doesn't respond to the environment, it isn't made of cells and it doesn't grow
Use your biology root words list to define the following term:
Autotroph
Something that produces it's own food
Name the 3 domains of living things
Eukarya, Bacteria and Archaea
These specialized proteins act as biological catalysts, matching with 1 specific substrate to speed up chemical reactions.
What are enzymes?
The sum total of all chemical activities taking place within an organism
Metabolism
Name the five needs of a living thing.
Space, water, shelter, air, and food.