Lecture 1, life on Earth Flashcards
1
Q
5 Common chracteristics of Life?
A
Growth
* Metabolism
* Response to stimuli
* Movement
* Reproduction
2
Q
Exmaples of Unicellular organisms
A
Bacteria
* Archaea
* Single-celled eukaryotes
3
Q
How big are most cells?
A
0.5 and 20 μm in diameter
4
Q
What is considered the fundamental unit of life?
A
The cell
5
Q
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)