Unit 1 - Characteristics of Life, Cells, and Lab Skills

Question 1

Define “theory”

Answer 1

A statement/idea made from analysis of facts in their relationship to one and another. Proven with evidence but not necessarily true.

Question 2

Go through the proper technique to carry, focus, and store microscopes.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Biogenesis vs Spontaneous Generation

Answer 3

Life comes from life

Question 4

Cell Theory

Answer 4

All cells come from cells
Cells are the smallest unit of life
All living things are made of cells

Question 5

Photosynthesis vs Cellular Respiration

Answer 5

C6H12O6 + 6O2 = 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP (energy)

Photosynthesis:
Carbon and water to create glucose

Cellular Respiration:
Glucose and oxygen to create ATP energy

Question 6

Plant vs Animal Cells

Answer 6

Plants:
Big vacuole
Chloroplasts
Cell Wall

Question 7

Describe the basic caracteristics of living things

Answer 7

• Reproduction
• Responding to stimuli
• Growth and development
• Adapt to environment
• Made of cells
• Maintain homeostasis
• Exchange materials and energy with environment