Science! Flashcards

1
Q

Spontaneous generation was used to explain ________ in ancient times.

A

how nonliving things produced living things

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2
Q

An example of an autotroph is

A

plant

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3
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stimulus

A

occurrence in environment that can cause change in behavior

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4
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metabolism

A

change in chemical process that provide living things energy needed to live

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5
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homeostasis

A

organisms maintain a stable internal environment through different life processes

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6
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internal balance

A

when a body remains stable inside regardless of outside conditions

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7
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passive

A

\no energy movement of molecules

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8
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active

A

uses energy movement of molecules

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9
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osmosis

A

occurs in water only
water passes through cell membrane between phospholipids without needed energy

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10
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Binomial nomenclature is

A

scientific naming system of organisms

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11
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This molecule sticks out from the cell to help identify it:

A

carbohydrate

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12
Q

Cell membranes are made of what type of molecule?

A

phospholipids

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13
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This is used to view a specimen with the most detail:

A

high power

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14
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DNA is an example of which chemical of life? (think of what DNA stands for)

A

Nucleic Acids

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15
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When trying to focus on medium power, you should use the

A

fine adjustment

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16
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Cell membranes are made of a bilayer of:

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Phospholipids