Chem. Equations and Extra Vocab

Question 1

Sunlight + 6CO2 + 6H2O —- 6H12O6 + 6O2
-Is the chem. equation for….

Answer 1

Photosynthesis occurring in chloroplasts.

Question 2

C6H12O6 + 6O2 — 6CO2 + 6H20 +ATP
-Is the chem. equation for….

Answer 2

Cellular respiration occurring in mitochondria.

Question 3

What does DNA stand for?

Answer 3

Deoxyribonucleic acid.

Question 4

What is the definition of the word genes?

Answer 4

Isolated areas on a chromosome that code for specific genetic traits.

Question 5

What are chromosomes?

Answer 5

Condensed, often paired DNA strands, typical in reproducing eukaryotes.

Question 6

What is chromatin?

Answer 6

Thin, thread like DNA, typical in prokaryotes.

Question 7

What are the three tenets of cell theory?

Answer 7

1. All living organisms are made of one or more cells.
2. A cell is the smallest living unit in all organisms.
3. All cells arrive from pre-existing cells.

Question 8

What is the name of the scientist that improved microscopes and enhanced cell theory?

Answer 8

Anton van Leeuwenhoek.