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Midterms//Biology
Biology midterm
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Biology
9th Grade
01/14/2009

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Term
Scientific Method
Definition
  1. Research
  2. Hypothesis
  3. Procedure
  4. Experiment
  5. Analysis & Conclusion
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Independent Variable
Definition
Variable in an experiment changed by the scientist.
Term
Dependent Variable
Definition
Variable changed as a result of an experiment.
Term
Surface Area/Volume
Definition
  • Ratio decreases as cell grows larger
  • Unable to getresources into/out of cell
  • not enough DNA to control cell
Term
Cytoplasm
Definition
Gel-like fluid filling cells where the organelles float.
Term
Nucleus
Definition
» Contains DNA/RNA (chromatin)
» Controls cell actions & functions
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Golgi Aparratus
Definition
» packages proteins into vesicles
» gets proteins from smooth endoplastic reticulum
» secrets packaged proteins out of cell
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Nucleolus
Definition
Ribosome synthesis
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Cell Wall
Definition
» Gives certain cells structure & protection.
» Seen in plants, fungi, algae, bacteria
Term
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
» Covered in ribosomes
» Internal protein highway
» Prepares proteins for secretion
Term
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Definition
Lipid & steroid syntehsis
Term
Mitochondrion(a)
Definition
Powerhouse of the cell; breaks down protein
Term
Vacuole
Definition
» Stores food. Plant cells have large central vacuole; animal cells have smaller one.
Term
Ribosome
Definition
Protein synthsis
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Lysosome
Definition
Holds digestive enzymes. can instigate cell suicide. Only in animal cells.
Term
Prokaryotes
Definition
Cells without nucleus & primitive organelles
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Eukaryotes
Definition
Cells with nuclei
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Diffusion
Definition
Molecules spreading through a substance to achieve equilibrium
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Osmosis
Definition
Diffusion of water (ie. through cell membrane)
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
Diffusion through the cell membrane through carrier proteins. Required for large or polar molecules. Passive transport.
Term
Endocytosis
Definition
Cell engulfs over molecule (ie. food) by wrapping around it and absorbing it.
Term
Exocytosis
Definition
Cell secretes objects by pushing them out of the cell.
Term
Selectively Permeable
Definition
Property of cell membranes allowing only small & nonpolar substances through.
Term
Chloroplasts
Definition
Contains chlorophyll and occurs only in plant (& algae, fungi cells). Produces glucose via photosynthesis.
Term
Granum
Definition
Stacks of thylakoids. In chloroplasts.
Term
Stroma
Definition
Gel-like substance resembling cytoplasm in chloroplasts.
Term
Thylakoid
Definition
Disks in chloroplasts where photosynthesis occur.
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Autotrophs
Definition
Organisms that produce their own food.
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Heterotrophs
Definition
Organisms that do not produce their own food
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