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1
Q

The simplest type of cells do not have nucleus and are known as prokaryotic cells. Which kingdom would be prokaryotes?

A

Bacteria

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All living things are able to maintain stable internal conditions, whether they are unicellular, or complex, multicellular organisms. This property is called _______?

A

Homeostasis

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3
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In a multicellular organism, different tissues that function together are grouped into _______?

A

Organs

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4
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The proper order for steps in the scientific process is _______?

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Observation > Hypothesis > Predictions > Testing

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5
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Levels of Organization of Living Things in order:

(13 levels)

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  • Atoms
  • Molecules
  • Macromolecule
  • Organelle
  • Cell
  • Tissue
  • Organ
  • Organ System
  • Organism
  • Population
  • Community
  • Ecosystem
  • Biosphere
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6
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Smallest unit of matter

A

Atom

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7
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Two or more atoms held together by a covalent bond

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Molecules

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8
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  • Large molecule
  • Nucleic acid, carbohydrate, lipid, protein
A

Macromolecule

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9
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Membrane bound functionalized compartment

A

Organelle

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10
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Fundamental unit of life

A

Cell

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11
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Group of cells working together for a function

A

Tissue

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12
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  • Body part that carries out a particular function
  • Made up of multiple tissue types
A

Organ

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13
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Teams of organs that cooperate for one function

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Organ system

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14
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Individual living thing

A

Organism

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15
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All individuals of a species living in the same area

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Population

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16
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  • Set of populations in same area
  • All the living things
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Community

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17
Q

All the Ecosystems – Earth

A

Biosphere

18
Q

Difference between Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic

A
  • Prokaryotic: no nucleus; simple
  • Eukaryotic: has a nucleus; complex
19
Q

Prokaryotic cells fall into what 2 domains?

A
  • Bacteria
  • Archae
20
Q

Eukarya consists of what 4 kingdoms?

A
  • Plantae
  • Animalia
  • Fungi
  • Protista
21
Q

Taxon levels (biggest to smallest)

8 levels
(Acronym to help: D … King Philip Called Out Fifty Good Soldiers)

A
  • Domain
  • Kingdom
  • Phylum
  • Class
  • Order
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Species

(Acronym to help: Domain … King Philip Called Out Fifty Good Soldiers)

22
Q

What is Science?

A
  • Measurable
  • Observable
23
Q

Descriptive Science

A

Observe, explore, discover

24
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Hypothesis-based Science

A
  • Starts with a question/problem
  • Trying to answer this
25
Q

Independent Variable

A
  • Variable that is MANIPULATED or changed during an experiment
  • Reveals possible effects on the dependent variable
26
Q

Dependent Variable

A
  • Variable whose value is MEASURED during an experiment
  • Reveals possible change caused by the independent variable
27
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Control Group

A

A set of subjects that does NOT receive the specific factor being tested

28
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Experimental Group

A

A set of subjects that receives the specific factor being tested

29
Q

Broader explanation than a hypothesis, supported by large bodies of evidence

A

Theory

30
Q

The nucleus of an atom is composed of _______?

A

Protons and Neutrons

31
Q

What type of bond forms between two atoms sharing electrons?

A

Covalent Bonds

32
Q

You are chemically analyzing a new compound. It does NOT dissolve in water. You characterize it as being _______?

A

Hydrophobic

33
Q

Plants will store glucose in long chains as a polysaccharide known as _______ for energy storage.

A

Starch

34
Q

What is the membrane molecule that is made up of a polar region with 2 non-polar fatty acid tails?

A

Phospholipid

35
Q

The simplest cellular organisms are _______?

A

Prokaryotic cells

36
Q

What structures are found within prokaryotic cells?

A

Ribosomes

37
Q

The sodium-potassium pump requires a transport protein and energy. Therefore it is an example of _______?

A

Active Transport

38
Q
  • Backbone of life
  • 4 covalent bonds
A

Carbon

39
Q

All cells need:

A

-Plasma Membrane
-Cytoplasm
-DNA
-Ribosomes

40
Q

Mitochondria

A

-Powerhouse of the cell
-Makes ATP which is energy for the cell
-Has its own ribosomes and DNA

41
Q

Parts of the Mitochondria:

A

-Inner/Outer membrane
-Cristae
-Matrix

42
Q

Passive Transport

A

passes into cell easily
-examples: Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

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