Eukaryotic Cell: Contain a nucleus, and have mem-
Describe ditterence between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic brane-bound organelles found in most living organisms
cells Prokaryotic Cell: No nucleus or membrane-bound or-
ganelles, found in bacterium and archaea.
When did the formation of earth occur 4.6 BYA
When did prokaryotes appear? 3.8 BYA
When did eukaryotes appear? 1.7 BYA
When did the first human ancestor appear? 6-7 MYA
When did modern humans appear? 200,000 YA
Composed of cells, respond to stimuli, metabolism,
What are the 7 signs of life?
growth & reproduction, RNA & DNA, Evolution
An automatic phenomenon that living beings use to keep
Define homeostasis their bodies steady and change when appropriate (ex.
body temperature, immune system, etc.)
Domain (Eukarya), Kingdom (Animalia), Phylum (Chor-
Name hierarchy of living things in order, which is most
data), Class (Mammalia), Order (Primates), Family (Ho-
inclusive? (in bold)
minidae), Genus (Homo), Species (Homo Sapien)
It's the universal scientific two-word phrase used to clas-
sify organisms. It plays a crucial role in science because
What is the binomial nomenclature? Why is it important to
it helps classify animals and eliminates confusion (e.g.
science?
American Robin: Turdus Migratorius/European Robin:
Erithacus Rubecula)
Bacteria: Single-cell/no nucleus
Archaea: Primitive single cells/no nucleus/live in extreme
conditions
Name the three domains and characters of each.
Eukarya: DNA enclosed in a nucleus contains multiple
organisms (e.g. plante/plants, Fungi, Animalia/animals,
Protista/protozoans and algae)
Name the 4 groups in the domain Eukarya and give char-
, BIOS EXAM #1 (CH. 1/2/3/17/18/19) Test with Answers Graded A+
acteristics of each based on feeding habits and number