Unit 1 Quiz Prep Flashcards
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Anabolism
Type of metabolism; body takes small molecules and assembles larger molecules
Catabolism
body breaking down molecules into smaller molecules
Autotroph
Producer (self to feed)
Chemosynthesis
the conversion of one molecules and nutrients into organic matter using the inorganic compounds or methane as a source of energy
Only bacteria and archaea can
Heterotrophs
Other feeders (consumers)
Metabolism
Sum total of all chemical events occurring in cells
Phototrophic autotrophs do…
Photosnthesis
Chemotrophic autotrophs do…
Chemosynthesis
Pros lack…
nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Negative feedback
To oppose/work against change
body temp
blood sugar
Part of Homeostasis
Positive feedback
amplifies change
Blood clotting
Labor
Part of Homeostasis
Hypothalamus
controls homeostasis
Zygote
result of sperm fertilizing egg
Zygote then…
Rapidly divides through mitotic division, cells differentiate and specialize, and undergoes development
Sexual
Fusion of sex cells
Chromosome
DNA in organized state (only visible prior to cell division or mitosis)
Chromatin
Unraveled DNA
Gene
region of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein
Two types of heterotrophs?
Digestive and Absorptive
Biological Species Concept
Capable of producing fertile offspring
Binomial nomenclature
system of naming
Observation
info gathered with senses
Direct: using senses as are
Indirect: using tool to extend senses
Inductive reasoning:
drawing a conclusion based on observation
Deductive reasoning
Using general idea to make conclusion about specific case based on evidence
