Life Science Final Exam Review Flashcards
(17 cards)
How many trials should you have in an experiment?
At least 3
Describe water displacement
The process where an object, when submerged in water, pushes the water out of the way.
What unit is used to measure volume?
milliliters (mL) and liters (L)
What are the 3 differences between plant and animal cell?
a cell wall in plant cells (absent in animal cells)
chloroplasts for photosynthesis in plant cells (not in animal cells),
and a large central vacuole in plant cells (smaller vacuoles in animal cells, or none at all)
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
protein and lipid factory and delivery system
What is cytoplasm?
The jelly like substance that fills the inside of the cell
What is osmosis?
nitrogen being fixed in to a usubole form
Why did the finches on the Galapagos have different types of beaks?
for difrent food
What is nitrogen fixation?
the process where nitrogen gas (N₂) from the air is converted into a form that plants can use
“turning nitrogen into a usable form”
What are the four phases of the cell cycle?
- Interphase
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
What did Franklin do?
What type of relationship do clown fish and sea anemones exhibit?
mutualistic relationship
Name 4 inherited traits
eye color
hair color
height
skin color
Where are DNA found in a eukaryotic cell?
nucleus
What did Hooke first observe under the microscope?
Write and label reactants and products in the equation for photosynthesis.
