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Biology
9th Grade
01/09/2010

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7 distinct properties of living things
Definition

cells

reproduction

metabolism

homostasis

heredity

evolution

interdependence

Term
the smallest unit of life?
Definition
cells
Term
4 macromolecules
Definition

lipids

portein

nucleic acids

carbohydrates

Term
monomer and examples for protein
Definition

amino acids

hair and muscles

Term

monomer and examples for

nucleic acids

Definition

nucleotide

DNA and RNA

Term

monomer and examples for

lipids

Definition

fatty acids

fats, phospholipids, seriods, and waxes

Term

monomer and examples for

Carbohydrates

Definition

Monosaccharides

glucose and fuctose

Term
mutation
Definition
he changge in the DNA of a gene
Term
natural seection
Definition
process in which orgs with favorable traits are most likely to survive
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ecology
Definition
branch of bio that studies interactions of org with one another and with the non living part of their enviornment
Term
genome
Definition
the complete genetic material contained in an individual
Term
theory
Definition
a set of related hypoth. tha have been tested and confirmed many times by many scientists
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element
Definition
pure substance made of only one element
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compound
Definition
a substance made of the joined adoms of two or more diff elements
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molecule
Definition
group of atoms held together by covalent bonds
Term
polar milecules
Definition
molecule with and unequal disribution of of electrical charge
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ion atom or molecule that has goined or lost one or more electrons
Definition
atom or molecule that has goined or lost one or more electrons
Term
cohesion
Definition
attraction between substances of the same kind
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adhesion
Definition
attraction between diff substances
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surface tension
Definition
caused by the hydrogen molecules linked together, an attraction between water molecules
Term
acids
Definition
below 7. compond that form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
Term
bases
Definition
higher than 7. compounds that reduce the the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
Term
ph scale
Definition
based on the concentration of hydrogen ions in solutions
Term
activation energy
Definition
the engergy needed to start a chemical reaction
Term
enzymes
Definition
substances needed to increae the speed of a chemical reaction
Term
substrate
Definition
substance on which a enzyme acts during a chemical reaction
Term
active sites
Definition
there the substrate fits on and enzyme
Term
light micro.
Definition
light passes through one or more lenses to produce an enlarged image of a specimen
Term
electron microscope
Definition
forms an image of a specimen using a beam of electrons rather than a light
Term
magnification
Definition
quality of making an image appear larger than its actual size
Term
resolution
Definition
measure of the clarity of an image
Term
cell theory
Definition
1) all living things are mad eof one or more cells
2) cells are the basic units of structure and function in orgs.
3) all cells rise from existing cells
Term
ribosomes
Definition
where proteins are made
Term
prokaryote
Definition
single celld org that lacks a nucleus and other internal compartment. commonly called bacteria.
Term
carbohydrates are made of....
Definition
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in the proportion 1:2:1
Term
marcomolecule
Definition
a large molecule made of many smaller molecules
Term
polysaccharides
Definition
chains of three or more monosaccharides
Term
ATP
Definition
store energy
Term
ER
Definition
system of internal membranes that move proteins and other subtances through the cell
Term
vesicle
Definition
small membrane bound sac that transorts substances on cells
Term
list some of the organelles
Definition
mitochonria
smooth ER
rough ER
centriole
nucleus
nucleolus
Golgi apporatus
ribosomes
lysosomes
central vaculoe
chloroplast
chromosomes
Term
passive transport
Definition
movement of molecule across the cell membrane and does not reqiure energy
Term
2 parts of a solution
Definition
solute and soltant
Term
equilibrium
Definition
concentration is equal throughout a space
Term
con gradient
Definition
diif in concentration of a substance accross a space
Term
osmosis
Definition
diffusion of waster through a selectivly permeable membrane, passive transport
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isotonic solution
Definition
a solution that produces no change in cell volume during osmisis. no net movemen. water move ina nd out of cell at equal rates
Term
autotrophs
Definition
make their own food
Term
heterotophes
Definition
dont make their own food
Term
gametes
Definition
cells reproductive cells
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gametes
Definition
cells reproductive cells
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homologous chromosomes
Definition
alike in size, shape, and genetic content
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