Bio 9 Flashcards
Independent variable
The thing that we change
Dependent variable
What changes because of the independent variable
Constant
The thing that stays the same
Control group
The group that is left alone
Prokaryotes
First unicellular organism
Made of genetic info
Aerobic metabolism
Energy production using oxygen
Anaerobic metabolism
Energy production without oxygen
Eukaryotes
Contains a nucleus
Has genetic info
Cellular specialization
Enabled multicellular eukaryotes to increase in size and become more efficient at gathering resources to specific environments
Atom
Most basic unit off matter
Element
A pure substance that consists of one element
Compound
Two or more element chemically combined
Molecule
A group of atoms bonded together
Covalent bond
Chemical bond that involves sharing of electrons(nonmetal+nonmetal)
Ionic bond
Transfer of electrons(nonmetal+metal)
Metallic bond
Two metal atoms
Cohesion
Water tends to stick to each other
Adhesion
Water sticks to other materials that water
Acids
Molecules that donate H+ to solutions
Bases
Molecules that accept H+ to solutions
what are the 4 organic materials
- Carbs
- Lipids
3.Proteins - Nucleic Acids
Carbs
Organic molecule that is primarily used as a source of energy
Saccharides
Most common Saccharides are glucose and fructose