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1
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Identify the characteristics common to all living organisms

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made of cells
common ancestor
contains genetic information
fundamental set of genes
dna replication
common chemical elements
obtain molecules from their environment
parts that interact

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2
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Levels of biological organization

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cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere

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3
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3 domains of life

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bacteria, archaea, eukarya

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4
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4 groups of eukaryotes

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plants, animals, fungi, protist

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5
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Ideal Experiment

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Based on a hypothesis - testing a prediction

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6
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Atom

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1 piece of matter

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7
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Molecule

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several of atoms bonded together

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8
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Non-polar covalent bond

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electrons shared equally between 2 atoms of similar electronegativity

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9
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Polar covalent bond

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uneqaul sharing of electrons

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10
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Ionic bond

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valance electrons are transferred

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11
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Hydrogen bond

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hydrogen bound to an electronegative atom and attracted to another elctronegative atom

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12
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Chemical reaction

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changing one substance into another; trying to fill the outer valence electron shell

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13
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Structure of water

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water is polar
opposite charges on opposite sides

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14
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Special properties of water

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high heat capacity
universal solvent
less dense as a solid
adhesion/cohesion

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15
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4 macromolecules

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lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids

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16
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3 types of lipids

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triglyceride, phospholipid, steroid

17
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3 main polysaccharides

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starch (plant), cellulose (cell wall), glycogen (animal)

18
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Lipids

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provide long-term energy
insulation
makes up the membrane

19
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Nucleic acid

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stores genetic information

20
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Protein

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transport materials
provide structure
regulate body processes

21
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Carbohydrates

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stores short term energy and forming structures

22
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2 types of nucleic acids

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rna and dna

23
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Types of proteins

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transport, storage, antibodies, structural

24
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Dehydration synthesis/condensation reaction

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gets rid of water
anabolic

25
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Hydrolysis reaction

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adds water
catabolic

26
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Monomer of proteins

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amino acids

27
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Monomers of nucleic acids

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CGTA or CGUA (nitrogenous bases)

28
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Monomers of carbohydrates

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monosaccharides