Test Flashcards
What are the 6 characteristics of living things?
Uses energy, reproduces, responds to stimulus, contain common chemicals, made of cells, grows and developes.
Difference with stimulus and response
Stimulus is what triggers the response.
Common chemicals all living things are composed of and their purpose #1
Protein, fat+Carbs, water, and DNA
Protein purpose
Building blocks for cells
Fat+carbs purpose
Fat+Carbs= Provide energy for cells
Water purpose
Water= Helps cells transport and use substances
DNA purpose
DNA= The instructions for doing and building things
Cell theory statement 1
All living things are composed of cells
Cell theory statement 2
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things
Cell theory statement 3
All cells are produced from other cells.
Cell membrane
Cell membrane= Surrounds and protects cells: Gatekeeper
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm= Fluid that fills cells (holds organelles)
Nucleus
Nucleus= Surrounds and protects DNA
Mitochondria
Mitochondria= Site of energy production by cellular respiration
Chloroplast
Chloroplast= Site of photosynthesis