What is the largest, most inclusive category in biology? What is the most
restrictive?
Kingdom; species
Water has a relatively high __________ value, which allows water to resist shifts
in temperature.
Water has a relatively high specific heat value, which allows water to resist shifts in
temperature.
Why is polarity the most important characteristic of water?
The results of the polarity are hydrogen bonding, a high specific heat value, and its
versatile solvent properties.
In the scientific process, which is a statement or explanation of certain
events/happenings?
Hypothesis
Which organelle would you expect to be present in a cell for detoxifying multiple
molecules?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
A cell from heart muscle would more than likely contain an unusually high
proportion of:
Mitochondria
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism is called…?
Metabolism
A cell that does not contain membrane-bound organelles or a defined nucleus
would be classified as…?
,Prokaryotic
The two catabolic pathways that lead to cellular energy production are:
Cellular respiration and fermentation
Which part of cellular respiration produces the most ATP?
Electron transport chain
When plants do not receive enough water, their photosynthetic rate drops. This is
because…?
Water is a raw material for the light reactions in photosynthesis
How does asexual reproduction differ from sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction involves two cells that contribute genetic material to daughter cells,
resulting in significantly greater variation
Why is it important for cells to undergo mitosis?
Mitosis produces cells for growth and repair of body tissue
72 chromosomes undergo meiosis. How many chromosomes will be in each
gamete?
36
Which of the following shows how information is transformed to make a protein?
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
How many neutrons does Carbon-14 (14^C) have? (hint: atomic number = # of
protons)
,8 neutrons
What would be the oxidation state of the sulfur atom in sulfuric acid (H2SO4)?
+6
What is the strongest type of chemical bond?
Covalent bond
What do acids do with protons?
Donate them
When two monosaccharides join, what is made?
Disaccharide
Where are DNA and RNA found?
In the cell nucleus
What is the correct term for MgSO4?
Magnesium Sulfate
How many amino acids are in a dipeptide?
2 amino acids
Glycogen is a…?
Plant starch
Gluconeogenesis is the process in which…?
, Glucose is formed from proteins and fats
What is a pentose?
5 carbon sugar
How many amino acids are essential for human life?
20 amino acids
Histology is the study of…?
Tissues
What are the four types of tissues?
1. Epithelial – cover and line the body and it’s internal organs
2. Connective – body’s framework
3. Muscle
4. Nervous – composed of neurons and connective tissue cells (neuroglia)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
What are the major parts of the brain and what do they control/do?
1. Cerebrum – movement and sensory input
2. Cerebellum – muscular coordination
3. Medulla oblongata- RR and HR
What is the role of progesterone?
Stimulates the development of the endometrium
restrictive?
Kingdom; species
Water has a relatively high __________ value, which allows water to resist shifts
in temperature.
Water has a relatively high specific heat value, which allows water to resist shifts in
temperature.
Why is polarity the most important characteristic of water?
The results of the polarity are hydrogen bonding, a high specific heat value, and its
versatile solvent properties.
In the scientific process, which is a statement or explanation of certain
events/happenings?
Hypothesis
Which organelle would you expect to be present in a cell for detoxifying multiple
molecules?
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
A cell from heart muscle would more than likely contain an unusually high
proportion of:
Mitochondria
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism is called…?
Metabolism
A cell that does not contain membrane-bound organelles or a defined nucleus
would be classified as…?
,Prokaryotic
The two catabolic pathways that lead to cellular energy production are:
Cellular respiration and fermentation
Which part of cellular respiration produces the most ATP?
Electron transport chain
When plants do not receive enough water, their photosynthetic rate drops. This is
because…?
Water is a raw material for the light reactions in photosynthesis
How does asexual reproduction differ from sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction involves two cells that contribute genetic material to daughter cells,
resulting in significantly greater variation
Why is it important for cells to undergo mitosis?
Mitosis produces cells for growth and repair of body tissue
72 chromosomes undergo meiosis. How many chromosomes will be in each
gamete?
36
Which of the following shows how information is transformed to make a protein?
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
How many neutrons does Carbon-14 (14^C) have? (hint: atomic number = # of
protons)
,8 neutrons
What would be the oxidation state of the sulfur atom in sulfuric acid (H2SO4)?
+6
What is the strongest type of chemical bond?
Covalent bond
What do acids do with protons?
Donate them
When two monosaccharides join, what is made?
Disaccharide
Where are DNA and RNA found?
In the cell nucleus
What is the correct term for MgSO4?
Magnesium Sulfate
How many amino acids are in a dipeptide?
2 amino acids
Glycogen is a…?
Plant starch
Gluconeogenesis is the process in which…?
, Glucose is formed from proteins and fats
What is a pentose?
5 carbon sugar
How many amino acids are essential for human life?
20 amino acids
Histology is the study of…?
Tissues
What are the four types of tissues?
1. Epithelial – cover and line the body and it’s internal organs
2. Connective – body’s framework
3. Muscle
4. Nervous – composed of neurons and connective tissue cells (neuroglia)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
What are the major parts of the brain and what do they control/do?
1. Cerebrum – movement and sensory input
2. Cerebellum – muscular coordination
3. Medulla oblongata- RR and HR
What is the role of progesterone?
Stimulates the development of the endometrium
