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1
Q

Structure that reults from atoms joined together by bonds

A

Molecule

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What three scientists came up with the basis for cell theory?

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Schwanna, Schleiden, Virchow

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Makes ATP (energy)

A

Mitochondria

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Digests old/damaged parts of the cell and functions as a “janitor”

A

Lysosome

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2
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A well-tested explanation

A

Theory

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2
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The golgi apparatus functions to _______.

(also known as: golgi complex, golgi body)

A

Package, sort, and ship materials INTO and OUT OF the cell

NOTE: it *does* *NOT* transport around the cell

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3
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How is a prokaryote different from a eukaryote?

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Prokaryote - NO nucleus! Only found in bacteria! NO membrane bound organelles! OLDER. SMALLER.

Eukaryote - HAS a nucleus, has membrane bound organelles! BIGGER. Found in more complex organisms (ex. humans)

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4
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Magnify the image on a microscope

A

Objectives (4x, 10x, 40x)

Eye piece (10x)

Objective x Eyepiece = magnification

(ex. 4x objective x 10x eyepiece = 40 magnification)

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6
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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data/observations?

A

Quantitative - numbers

Qualitative - looks

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6
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Group of similar cells performing a particular function

A

Tissue

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6
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The first level of organization that includes abiotic (nonliving) factors

(ex. soil, air, water…)

A

Ecosystem

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6
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What is the function of the ER (endoplasmic reticulum)?

A

Transportation system (within the cell)

Makes lipids

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7
Q

Organelle that performs photosynthesis

A

Chloroplast

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8
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Contains the DNA; brain of the cell

A

Nucleus

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10
Q

What is the smallest unit of life?

A

Cell

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11
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Why does a scientist publish their work?

A

So that it can be reviewed, verified, and repeated over and over

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11
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Basic unit of matter

A

Atom

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11
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A group of different populations that live together in a defined area

A

Community

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13
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The cell ________ (membrane/wall) is a rigid structure around the outside of the cell

A

Wall

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14
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What are the 8 characteristics of living things?

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  1. Made of cells 2. Reproduce
  2. Have DNA 4. Grow and Develop
  3. Obtain and Use Energy 6. Evolve
  4. Maintain Homeostasis
  5. Respond to Environment
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15
Q

What usually starts scientific work?

A

Careful Observations

(followed by a question - aka hypothesis)

17
Q

What is a population?

A

A group of similar individuals (of the same species) in the same area

18
Q

Collection of living matter surrounded by a barrier

A

Cell

18
Q

Made up of lipids

A

Cell membrane

19
Q

Part of the microscope used to light up the specimen

A

Light source

20
Q

First scientist to see cells (founded them), AND named them

A

Hooke

22
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Living things with the ability to function independently

A

Organism

23
Q

After each lab, what should you do?

A

Wash your hands

25
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What are the two organelles used for movement? How are they different?

A

Cilia - small hair-like structures that are found outside the entire cell
Flagella - long, whip-like tails found outside the cell in small numbers (1-3)

26
Q

Relatively constant internal conditions

A

Homeostasis

27
Q

What is an ecosystem?

A

Group of all the organisms that live in a particular place with their nonliving environment

28
Q

The itty bitty balls in the cell that make proteins

A

Ribosomes

30
Q

____ do NOTHING, except during ______

A

Centrioles
Cell Division

31
Q

The study of the living world

A

Biology!

32
Q

A group of organs working together

A

Organ system

33
Q

______ surrounds the plant cell and provides support/protection

A

Cell wall

35
Q

The powerhouse of the cell

A

Mitochondria

36
Q

A flexible barrier around the outside of the cell that allows things in and out of the cell

A

Cell Membrane

38
Q

A testable, educated guess

A

Hypothesis

39
Q

The two parts of the microscope that focus the image

A

Fine Adjustment Knob

Coarse Adjustment Knob

40
Q

The part of the earth where life exists

A

Biosphere

41
Q

What is cell specialization?

A

Cells having a specific function or job

42
Q

What are the basic units of the metric system?

(SI Units)

A

Length - meters

Mass - grams

Volume - liter

43
Q

A green organelle only found in plants

A

Chloroplast

44
Q

What is the nucleolus?

A

A small, dark stained region of the nucleus that produces ribosomes

46
Q

What should you do if you have a question in lab?

A

Ask your teacher!

47
Q

What is an organ?

A

Group of tissues performing a particular function

48
Q

Which organelle functions to store water, nutrients, and wastes?

A

Vacuole

49
Q

What are the three parts of cell theory

A
  1. Cells are the basic unit of life
  2. All living things are made up of cells
  3. All cells come from pre-existing (living) cells
50
Q

The cytoskeleton helps to _____ the cell and looks like

A

Support the cell

Spider webs running through the cytoplasm

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