UNIT 1 REVIEW Flashcards
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Levels of Organization
Atoms, Molecules, Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ System, Organisms
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Cells
Pro: Unicellular
Eu: Multicellular
Autotroph vs. Heterotroph
Auto: Gets energy from sun; makes their own food
Heterotroph: gets energy from eating other organisms
Domains
Highest level in the taxonomic hierarchy
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Kingdoms
Protista (humans; most diverse, larger more complex cells)
Animalia, Fungi, Plantae
Dependent and Independent Variables
Ind: What is manipulated
Dep: What is measured
Theory vs. Hypothesis
Theory: explanation for natural phenomenons; supported by research
Hypothesis: based on observations; predictions
Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
Sexual: offspring genetically different from parents; changing environments
Asexual: offspring are genetically identical to parent; unchanging environments
Characteristics of life
life is organized
Organization, Energy Use, Maintenance of Internal Constancy, Homeostasis, Reproduction, grow, and development
Evolution
Sample Size
Number of subjects in group
Organic Elements
C: carbon
H: hydrogen
O: oxygen
N: nitrogen
makes carbs, proteins, nucleic, acids, lipids
Ions
Charged atoms such as sulfate and hydroxide
Atomic Weight vs. Atomic Number
Weight: average mass
Number: number of protons
Chemical bond types
electron determine chemical bonds such as hydrogen and covalent bond
Polar vs. Non-Polar
Polar: pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms
Non: two atoms share a pair of electrons with each other
Chemical bonds
Isotopes
Different forms of the same element
Same atomic number, different atomic mass
Valence shells
The outermost shell or orbital of an atom. Electrons in shells bond with other atoms
Electrons
Surround the nucleus. Subatomic particles with a negative charge
Stable Octet Rule
Used to predict bonding between atoms. Atoms are stable when they have eight electrons in their outer shell.
Characteristics of Water
Hydrogen Bonds
Water is adhesive
Hydrophilic (dissolves in water; salt and sugar)
pH
The amount of H+ in a solution
Macromolecules
Molecule that contains a large number of atoms; proteins, nucleic acids
Polymers & Monomer Types
Poly: Polypeptide
Monomer: amino acid
Monomer vs. Polymers
Mono: bonds to identical molecules to form polymers
Polymers: molecules made up of small monomers