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Integrated Science
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Undergraduate 1
12/07/2011

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Term
Characteristics of Life
Definition
Metabolism
Growth/Reproduction
Responsiveness/Adaptation
Control/Regulation
Cells/Structure
Term
Cell Theory
Definition
Matthias Schleiden
1. All forms of life are made from one or more cells.
2. Cells only arise from pre-existing cells.
3. The cell is the smallest form of life.
Term
Osmosis
Definition
-Passive movement.
-Water diffusion to balance.
-Gets into cell through lipid bilayer.
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
-Passive movement.
-Larger molecules.
-Gets into cell through specific carrier proteins.
Term
Active Transport
Definition
-Active ATP movement.
-Ions or molecules.
-Gets into cell by ATP and specific carrier proteins.
Term
Cell Wall
Definition
Location: Plants
Function: Support
Term
Plasma Membrane
Definition
Location: Outside of cells, but inside cell wall
Function: Transport of materials
Term
Chromatin Material
Definition
Location: Nucleus
Function: Hereditary information
Term
Cytoskeleton
Definition
Location: All in cell
Function: Structural support and flexibility
Term
Nuclear Membrane
Definition
Location: Around nucleus
Function: Separate nucleus and cytoplasm
Term
Nucleolus
Definition
Location: In nucleus
Function: Ribosome manufacturing and storage
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
Location: In cell cytoplasm
Function: Aerobic cellular respiration
Term
Chloroplast
Definition
Location: In plant cell cytoplasm
Function: Photosynthesis
Term
Centriole
Definition
Location: In animal cells
Function: Cell division
Term
Interphase
Definition
-Stage between cell divisions.
-Chromosome replication occurs.
-Cell engaged in metabolic activities.
Term
Mitosis
Definition
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
Term
Cytokinesis
Definition
Cytoplasm divides
Term
Photosynthesis
Definition
sunlight + 6H2O + 6C02 = C6H12O6 + 6O2
Term
Aerobic Cellular Respiration
Definition
C6H12O6 = energy + 6H2O + 6CO2
Term
Metastasis
Definition
The cancer spreads throughout the body.
Term
Apoptosis
Definition
Cell death
Term
Neoplasm
Definition
Tumor
Term
Population
Definition
Groups of organisms of the same species
Term
Organization of Ecological Systems
Definition
Organisms, Populations, Communities, Ecosystems
Term
Biotic Factors
Definition
Living things
Term
Abiotic Factors
Definition
Non-living things
Term
Limiting Factors
Definition
Food
Space
Oxygen Supply
Climate Variations
Disease
Environmental Changes
Predators
Term
Marine (Aquatic Community)
Definition
High salt content
Term
Estuary (Aquatic Community)
Definition
Where freshwater enters oceans. Shallow, partially enclosed
Term
Habitat vs. Niche
Definition
Habitat: Place occupied by an organism
Niche: Specific functional role of an organism
Term
Four General Types of Species
Definition
Native
Non-native
Indicator (tells something is wrong environmentally in an area)
Keystone (helps the environment in many ways)
Term
OFLeT
Definition
Observations, Facts, Laws, explained by Theories
Term
Pure Substances
Definition
Compounds (Water, Salt, Sugar)

Elements (Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon)
Term
Mixtures
Definition
Homogenous (Solutions, Alloys)

Heterogenous (Sand, Dirt)
Term
Hydrocarbons
Definition
Made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Make up fuels (natural gas, gasoline, asphalt, vasoline, paraffin)
Term
Organic Acids
Definition
-COOH ex. Vinegar
Term
Alcohols
Definition
C-OH ex. Liquors
Term
Organic Compounds
Definition
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Lipids or Fats
Term
Proteins
Definition
-Polymers
-Made of amino acids containing C, H, O, and N
-Examples: Enzymes (catalysts for body reactions), Hormones (regulates body parts), Antibodies (destroy foreign/harmful molecules)
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
-Polymer
-Made of C, H, and O
-Examples: Sugars like glucose, sucrose, and ribose. Cellulose. Starch.
Term
Nucleic Acids
Definition
-Polymers
-Nucleotides composed of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base
-Examples: DNA, RNA
Term
Lipids or Fats
Definition
-NOT true polymers
-Made of C, H, O, and P
-Examples: steroids, phospholipids, true fats
Term
Glucose Formula
Definition
C6H12O6
Term
Ammonia Formula
Definition
NH3
Term
Nitrate Ion Formula
Definition
NO3
Term
Gasoline (Octane) Formula
Definition
C8H18
Term
Acid Rain
Definition
Problem: Decrease in water pH damaging forests, lakes, streams, and monuments.
Origin: NO2, SO2, from fossil fuel (especially coal) burning.
Term
Plastic Soup
Definition
Problem: Plastics concentrated in the Pacific ocean in a large bowl which are eaten by ocean fish and birds.
Origin: Discarded plastics not readily decomposed.
Term
Clean Water Access
Definition
Problem: Waste contaminate water causes disease and death
Origin: Feces in water supply.
Term
Wastewater Treatment
Definition
Problem: Making wastewater fit for reuse.
Origin: Manufacturing and biological waste in water.
Term
Hard Water
Definition
Problem: Calcium and magnesium ions in water inactivates soap.
Origin: Water running over and dissolving magnesium and calcium containg minerals.
Term
Photochemical Smog
Definition
Problem: Ozone increases in troposphere which damages lungs, rubber, and plants.
Origin: Sun, car exhaust, and gasoline fumes.
Term
Greenhouse Effect
Definition
Problem: Atmospheric warming, climate change.
Origin: Burning fossil fuels, methane, water.
Term
Ozone Hole
Definition
Problem: UV ray increase causing more skin cancer.
Origin: CFC use.
Term
3 Parts of DNA
Definition
Phosphate group, Sugar group, Nitrogen base
Term
Carcinoma
Definition
Skin/tissues that line/cover internal organs.
Term
Sarcoma
Definition
Bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective/support tissue.
Term
Leukemia
Definition
Blood forming tissue such as bone marrow. Causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood.
Term
Lymphoma and Myeloma
Definition
Cells of immune system.
Term
Central Nervous System Cancers
Definition
Tissues of the brain and spinal cord.
Term
Where did the potato come from?
Definition
Peru
Term
What happened to England, Scotland, and Ireland because of the potato?
Definition
They only grew one species and it became more vulnerable to diseases and was wiped out.
Term
Where did the apple come from?
Definition
Kahazacstan
Term
What was red cabbage used for in lab?
Definition
pH indicator
Term
What three nutrients were studied in conjuction with Radnor work?
Definition
Potassium, Phosphorous, and Nitrogen
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