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Unit 1 Quiz Prep Flashcards

1
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Anabolism

A

Type of metabolism; body takes small molecules and assembles larger molecules

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2
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Catabolism

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body breaking down molecules into smaller molecules

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3
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Autotroph

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Producer (self to feed)

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4
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Chemosynthesis

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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

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5
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Heterotrophs

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Other feeders (consumers)

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6
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Metabolism

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Sum total of all chemical events occurring in cells

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7
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Phototrophic autotrophs do…

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Photosnthesis

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8
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Chemotrophic autotrophs do…

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Chemosynthesis

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9
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Pros lack…

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nucleus and membrane bound organelles

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10
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Negative feedback

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To oppose/work against change

body temp
blood sugar
Part of Homeostasis

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Positive feedback

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amplifies change

Blood clotting
Labor
Part of Homeostasis

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12
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Hypothalamus

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controls homeostasis

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13
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Zygote

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result of sperm fertilizing egg

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14
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Zygote then…

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Rapidly divides through mitotic division, cells differentiate and specialize, and undergoes development

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15
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Sexual

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Fusion of sex cells

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16
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Chromosome

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DNA in organized state (only visible prior to cell division or mitosis)

17
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Chromatin

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Unraveled DNA

18
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Gene

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region of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein

19
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Two types of heterotrophs?

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Digestive and Absorptive

20
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Biological Species Concept

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Capable of producing fertile offspring

21
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Binomial nomenclature

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system of naming

22
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Observation

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info gathered with senses

Direct: using senses as are
Indirect: using tool to extend senses

23
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Inductive reasoning:

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drawing a conclusion based on observation

24
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Deductive reasoning

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Using general idea to make conclusion about specific case based on evidence

25
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Hypothesis

A

Testable explanation of natural phenomenon

26
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Dependent variable

A

Thing being measured

27
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Controlled variables

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All things common to both set ups

28
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Fungi

A

uni/multi
eukaryotic
consumer
Ex: truffle, mushroom

29
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Portist

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Auto/heterotrophs
uni/multicellular
Ex: algae, amiba

30
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Plant

A

Multicelled
Autotroph
Uses photosyntehsis

31
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Animal

A

Moves around
Multicelled
Consumer

32
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Independent variable is aka

A

manipulated variable

33
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Dependent variable is aka

A

responding variable

34
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Controlled experiment

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control group and experimental group

35
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Species

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Organisms that are morphologically similar and are capable of producing fertile offspring

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