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Biology
9th Grade
12/17/2017

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Define Bilogy
Definition
The Study of Life
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3 particles of an atom
Definition
protons, neutrons, electrons,
Term
What does the nucleus consist of?
Definition
Protons & Electrons
Term
Define Isotope?
Definition
Elements that can have different numbers of neutrons
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What are covalent bonds?
Definition
Bonds that share electrons
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Why is water considered a polar molecule?
Definition
The hydrogen side is slightly positive & the oxygen side is slightly negative
Term
Water is the universal __?
Definition
Solvent
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Which organic compound is the main source of energy for living things?
Definition
Carbohydrates
Term
Where are the reactants located in a chemical formula?
Definition
The left side & before the arrow
Term
Define activation energy.
Definition
The energy needed to get a reaction started
Term
Define Enzymes.
Definition
They speed up chemical reactions
Term
How are plants classified?
Definition
Autotrophic & Producers
Term
What organisms do NOT require sunlight to live?
Definition
Chemosynthetic bacteria
Term
What is an organism that feeds only on plants called?
Definition
Herbivore
Term
Which cell structure contains genetic material and controls the cells activities?
Definition
The nucleus
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What is the thin flexible barrier around the cell?
Definition
The cell membrane
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Which cell contains a nucleus?
Definition
Eukaryotes
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What is an example of prokaryotes?
Definition
Bacteria
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Why is the nucleus important to cells?
Definition
Contains coded instructions for making proteins
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Which organelle makes proteins using coded instructions that come from the nucleus?
Definition
Ribosomes
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Which organelles help provide cells with energy?
Definition
Chloroplasts & Mitocondria
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Which organelle would you expect to find in plant cells, but not animal cells?
Definition
Chloroplasts
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Define Diffusion.
Definition
An area of high concentration moving to an area of low concentration.
Term
Which means of particle transport requires input of energy from the cell?
Definition
Active Transport
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