Lecture 1, life on Earth Flashcards

1
Q

5 Common chracteristics of Life?

A

Growth
* Metabolism
* Response to stimuli
* Movement
* Reproduction

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2
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Exmaples of Unicellular organisms

A

Bacteria
* Archaea
* Single-celled eukaryotes

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3
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How big are most cells?

A

0.5 and 20 μm in diameter

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4
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What is considered the fundamental unit of life?

A

The cell

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5
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What is the central dogma?

A

Central Dogma is the major principal which allows cells to take control of itself (allows it to produce exactly what it needs)

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