Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fluid inside a cell called?
A
Intracellular fluid or cytoplasm
2
Q
Where is DNA housed inside a cell with most organisms?
A
Nucleus
3
Q
Where is DNA housed inside a cell in bacteria?
A
The cytoplasm
4
Q
What are the smallest units of elements or compounds?
A
Molecules
5
Q
Typically, how many molecules are in 1 cell?
A
1 trillion
6
Q
Are the molecules mixed like cake batter, or organized into compartments and structures of the cells?
A
Organized
7
Q
If you plant two tulips side by side and allow them to grow under the same conditions, but they grow differently, what causes that?
A
Their genetic makeup
8
Q
What are the two factors that control plant growth?
A
Environment and genetic makeup
9
Q
What is the attribute of living organisms that prevents extinction?
A
Reproduction
