Study Quiz 1 Flashcards
What is the Study of Life?
Biology
What is the term used to help you remember all of the characteristics of life?
Dr. R Cog
How many characteristics of life are there?
There are 6 characteristics of life.
What are the 6 characteristics of life?
DNA, Reproduction, Responds to environment, cells, (prokaryotic vs eukaryotic), Obtains energy, Grows and Develops.
Explain what DNA does
Determines the trait of all living organisms.
What are the two main cell categories?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.
Where is DNA stored?
DNA is stored in the nucleus of ALL cells
What is DNA inherited from?
DNA is inherited from an organism’s parent(s).
What does “prokaryotic” mean?
“Before” Nucleus
What does “eukaryotic” mean?
“True” nucleus
Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus. True or False?
False
Where is DNA stored in Prokaryotic cells?
DNA Floats in the cytoplasm of this type of cell.
Where is DNA stored in Eukaryotic cells?
DNA Is housed in the nucleus of his type of cell.
What are examples of organisms that are made up of prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria and Archeae
What are 2 types of cells are both eukaryotic cells?
Both Animal and Plant cells.